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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Extender
… passed after the time in which OSC indicated it must be done to avoid any disruptions, there may be a delay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-extenderCoeymans Hollow Fire Corporation – Board Oversight (2022M-84)
… for appropriateness and did not sign vouchers to approve claims for payment. Establish adequate controls to ensure that all money received was properly recorded and … Review claim vouchers and supporting documentation to ensure disbursements are for proper Company purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/11/10/coeymans-hollow-fire-corporation-board-oversight-2022m-84Peru Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-69)
… School District is located in the Towns of Ausable, Black Brook, Peru, Plattsburgh, Saranac and Schuyler Falls in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/peru-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2017m-69Town of Green Island – Justice Court Operations (2016M-349)
… 2016. Background The Town of Green Island is located in Albany County and has approximately 2,600 residents. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/12/16/town-green-island-justice-court-operations-2016m-349Personal Income Tax Refunds
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … of dependents or understated income) 9,875 $ 32,144,145 Tax preparer submitted returns with refundable credits based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsEast Kingston Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial activities for the period … provides fire protection services for the Town of Ulster in Ulster County. The Board of Directors is composed of five … totaled about $163,000. Key Findings The Board did not establish policies and procedures for cash receipts, cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/12/15/east-kingston-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesEssex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s cash … by appropriate documentation. Require the Treasurer to prepare monthly bank account reconciliations and reports; … should be included with the monthly reports presented to and reviewed by the Board. Prepare and submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Village of Hunter – Financial Operations (2023M-164)
… The Board did not: Ensure Board actions were captured in the Village record and transparent to the public, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-hunter-financial-operations-2023m-164New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Hanukkah Message
… “As this year’s Festival of Lights commences, I’d like to wish all of those … As this years Festival of Lights commences Id like to wish all of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-hanukkah-messageTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Purpose To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background … To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkLyons Central School District – Payroll 2022M-71
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Lyons Central School District (District) officials ensured the … Determine whether Lyons Central School District District officials ensured the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/lyons-central-school-district-payroll-2022m-71Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2016M-268)
… school districts with approximately 55,800 students in Orange and Ulster counties. BOCES is governed by a … on the Fixed Assets list, and assets were not always in the locations indicated. Not all assets were tagged and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/04/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2016m-268State Agencies Bulletin No. 1313
… Purpose To describe OSC actions taken for current enrollees with an … signed legislation creating Tier 6. This new tier applies to employees joining a retirement system after March 31, … the legislation requires the employee contribution rate to be based on the employee’s annual wage. The employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1313-tier-6-tiaa-retirement-contribution-rate-changesTown of Delhi - Highway Department Leave Records (2020M-53)
… injury, which resulted in an overpayment of his health and dental premiums of $6,411. The 2018 and 2019 leave balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-delhi-highway-department-leave-records-2020m-53Village of Afton – Board Oversight (2018M-28)
… receipts and disbursements, and water rents for the period June 1, 2016 through November 30, 2017. Background The … general and water fund appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year totaled $571,248. Key Findings The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-afton-board-oversight-2018m-28City of Niagara Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-2)
… its uniformed personnel, including six of the 14 employees in our testing that did not complete the annual SHP Training. … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the City’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/01/city-niagara-falls-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-2Town of Lansing – Information Technology (2022M-66)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we … basis and disable unnecessary network user accounts in a timely manner. Develop and adopt adequate written IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/08/town-lansing-information-technology-2022m-66Pawling Central School District - Budgeting Practices and Reserves (2020M-4)
… in three of those years, only a fraction was used to finance operations. After adding back the appropriated … fiscal years 2014-15 through 2018-19 ranged from 7 percent to 12.15 percent of the ensuing year’s appropriations, … six reserves, two were not used as intended and appear to be overfunded. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/17/pawling-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-reserves-2020m-4Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-178)
… accounts and adopting a written information technology (IT) contingency plan. Key Findings The Board and District … data was safeguarded. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we communicated confidentially to … had 58 unneeded user accounts. Officials did not provide IT security awareness training. The Board did not adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-178City of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… 6, 2013. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population of 15,645. The City is … ($36,915) and financial software support ($19,116). In addition, the City paid another professional service … as required, and update as needed. Execute all contracts in accordance with the Charter. Periodically seek requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296