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Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
… horrific and devastating terrorist attacks took the lives of more than 2,750 people in Lower Manhattan on September 11, … and is prospering. As my recent report shows, the number of people living in the neighborhood has doubled and the number of children has tripled. What our enemies tried to destroy is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-15th-anniversary-911Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-105)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Company’s financial … Ladder Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Village of Granville in Washington County. The Company is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/granville-hook-and-ladder-volunteer-fire-company-financialJamestown Board of Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs (2018M-155)
… for processing and reviewing rebates and credits. Ensure all rebates and credits have appropriate documentation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/12/14/jamestown-board-public-utilities-energy-efficiency-and-recycling-programs-2018m-155Town of Batavia – Water and Sewer Operations (2018M-12)
… did not account for revenues and expenditures associated with improvement areas in the general fund as required by New … and expenditures from the intermunicipal agreements with neighboring towns, to ensure that revenues cover … in a separate fund. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/11/town-batavia-water-and-sewer-operations-2018m-12Plattekill Library – Budgeting Practices (2017M-95)
… revenue and expenditure projections were reasonable for the period January 1, 2016 through February 16, 2017. … seven-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total $446,257. Key Findings The Board consistently … Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures based on all information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/08/plattekill-library-budgeting-practices-2017m-95Town of Nanticoke – Financial Condition Management (2017M-186)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed the Town’s financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/05/town-nanticoke-financial-condition-management-2017m-186Lansing Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-256)
… to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2014 through September 9, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $28.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/lansing-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-256Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2016M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over fixed assets for the period July 1, … Ensure that fixed asset records are accurate and up to date and that all fixed assets can be located. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/04/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2016m-268Tuxedo Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-360)
… of Tuxedo in Orange County. The District, which operates two schools with approximately 470 students, is governed by … Adopt structurally balanced budgets, not rely on one-time revenues, maintain reserves at reasonable levels and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-360Batavia City School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory (2022M-74)
… and paid approximately $17,000 in annual service fees in the 2021-22 fiscal year for missing devices. Key … list and perform an annual physical inventory. Reconcile the BOCES-owned inventory list and remove and/or return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/batavia-city-school-district-information-technology-equipment-inventorySouth Farmingdale Water District – Information Technology (2014M-153)
… safeguard the District’s information technology resources for the period January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … approximately 45,000 residents. General fund expenditures for 2012 totaled approximately $5 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/08/08/south-farmingdale-water-district-information-technology-2014m-153Selkirk Fire District – Procurement of Professional Services (2021M-55)
… Fire District (District) officials solicited competition for professional services. Key Findings District officials did not solicit competition for professional services. During our audit period, District … without soliciting competition. Did not issue a request for proposals (RFP) for audit services totaling $25,200, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/09/selkirk-fire-district-procurement-professional-services-2021m-55Incorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… signatories sign checks using their own signatures. Except for as specified in Appendix A, Village officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39Town of Oneonta – Town Clerk (2021M-59)
… Clerk properly recorded, deposited and remitted Clerk fees in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk properly recorded … and remitted all fees collected during the audit period in a timely manner. However, the Clerk did not always deposit … the required time frame. The Clerk did not: Deposit $5,266 in fees collected within the required time frame. Prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/02/town-oneonta-town-clerk-2021m-59Medina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
… deposited and reported real property tax collections in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Collector … reconciliation of tax collection activities, resulting in undetected errors totaling approximately $3,900. Key … of the taxes receivable account and collection activities in a timely manner in order to identify errors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-tax-collection-2019m-151Town of Mooers - Procurement (2020M-55)
… whether Town officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … one purchase contract totaling $61,766 was not procured in accordance with statutory requirements. Of the 15 purchase … contracts (73 percent) totaling $105,010 were not procured in accordance with the procurement policy. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-procurement-2020m-55Brighton Fire District No. 5 - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-60)
… properly approved, supported by adequate documentation and a proper use of District money. Key Findings The Board and … Board-approved payments of approximately $169,000 were a proper use of District money. Travel and car rental costs of approximately $58,000 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/13/brighton-fire-district-no-5-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-60Waterloo Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-137)
… that in total overestimated appropriations by $9.3 million for 2015-16 through 2017-18. Approved more than $9.3 million … of appropriations. Comply with the statutory limit for fund balance and use surplus funds as a financing source for one-time expenditures, paying down debt or reducing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/04/waterloo-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019m-137Walton Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-118)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … The Walton Central School District is located in the Towns of Walton, Franklin, Hamden, Masonville, Sidney and Tompkins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/walton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-118Town of Ulysses - Information Technology (2021M-190)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Ulysses (Town) officials ensured information technology … secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Town officials did not ensure IT systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-ulysses-information-technology-2021m-190