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Village of Pittsford – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-51-F)
… - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village’s progress, as of August 2020, in … were not implemented. … The purpose of our review was to assess the Villages progress as of August 2020 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-pittsford-audit-follow-2017m-51-fCanastota Central School District – Payroll (2016M-56)
… and take action within the law to recover those funds, evaluate the eligibility review process for separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/canastota-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-56Millbrook Central School District – Claims Processing (2015M-48)
… Dutchess County. The District, which operates four schools with approximately 1,100 students, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/12/millbrook-central-school-district-claims-processing-2015m-48Discovery Charter School – Internal Controls Over Cash Disbursements (2015M-14)
… October 31, 2014. Background The Discovery Charter School is located in the Town of Greece in Monroe County and is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/05/29/discovery-charter-school-internal-controls-over-cash-disbursements-2015mTown of DeKalb – Financial Management (2016M-427)
… June 30, 2016. Background The Town of DeKalb is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … accounting firm. The Town has accumulated excessive funds in the general town-wide fund. The Board did not annually … amount of fund balance that should be maintained in each fund and ensure that the excess unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dekalb-financial-management-2016m-427Town of Liberty – Justice Court Operations (2016M-336)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations for the period … Key Findings The Justices allow the Clerk Manager to sign all disbursement checks. The Justices did not reconcile unpaid tickets between the DMV and Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-liberty-justice-court-operations-2016m-336Elmira Heights Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-76)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 through February 19, 2014. … The Elmira Heights Central School District is located in the village of Elmira Heights, Chemung County. The … with approximately 1,100 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/19/elmira-heights-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-76Village of Newport – Financial Management (2017M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and Village officials adopted … increased $148,357 (60 percent) over the past three years to $396,383, as of May 31, 2016. Village officials have not … realistic estimates for expenditures. Develop a policy to govern the levels of fund balance the Village should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/28/village-newport-financial-management-2017m-12Rome City School District – Financial Management (2015M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management practices for … officials appropriated fund balance that was not needed to fund the 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2014-15 budgets. The Board … approved transfers totaling approximately $4.2 million to reserve funds after the 2011-12 fiscal year-end, rather …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/18/rome-city-school-district-financial-management-2015m-215Great Neck Union Free School District – Fuel (2016M-82)
… did not adopt a policy for fuel inventory accountability and there were no written procedures to provide guidance to … use was reasonable. Key Recommendations Ensure policies and written procedures are in place to adequately control the District’s fuel assets. Review fuel daily sheets and investigate all variances. Perform a vehicle-based review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/great-neck-union-free-school-district-fuel-2016m-82Town of Sempronius – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2023M-66)
… did not ensure applicants provided documentation required to grant an exemption or maintain the documentation. Of the … million lacked one or more pieces of documentation needed to verify eligibility and the Assessor’s exemption … before granting exemptions, retain documentation to support eligibility and periodically verify that those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/18/town-sempronius-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2023m-66Village of Ocean Beach – Clerk-Treasurer Compensation (2022M-79)
… compensatory (comp) time. $11,000 per year of costs to the Village for the Clerk-Treasurer’s personal use of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/14/village-ocean-beach-clerk-treasurer-compensation-2022m-79Pittsfield Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-305)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s financial … a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Pittsfield, in Otsego County. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/12/09/pittsfield-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-305Town of Dickinson – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-337)
… 30, 2014. Background The Town of Dickinson is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately 825. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-dickinson-fiscal-oversight-2014m-337NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds: “This police chief swore to … $6,000. My thanks to U.S. Attorney DiGiacomo and the FBI for partnering with my office to hold him accountable.” Past … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingOpinion 2008-5
… FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (amount payable to volunteer fire company under fire protection contract); … under fire protection contract); (submission of budget to village and town under fire protection contract) FIRE … No. 61-28, at 20 [1961]). Since the above-quoted language from General Municipal Law § 209-d is permissive in nature, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber
… initiatives such as the infant car seat law and the seat belt law, both of which served as national models. I offer my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-vincent-graberIRS Pension Limitation – Police and Fire Plan
… Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a)(17) limits the amount of salary that qualified pension plans, including the New … It affects members who first join on or after April 1, 1996, and currently excludes earnings over $250,000 (effective April 1, 2012) in the State’s fiscal year (April 1st – March 31st). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/irs-pension-limitationIRS Pension Limitation – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a)(17) limits the amount of salary that qualified pension plans, including the New … It affects members who first join on or after April 1, 1996, and currently excludes earnings over $250,000 (effective April 1, 2012) in the State’s fiscal year (April 1st – March 31st). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/irs-pension-limitationIRS Pension Limitation – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a)(17) limits the amount of salary that qualified pension plans, including the New York State and Local Retirement System, may use in the calculation of benefits. It affects members who first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/irs-pension-limitation