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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Monticello Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2020M-2)
… surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit each of the last three fiscal years by 12.3 to 16.3 percentage points. As of June 30, 2019, the District overfunded one reserve by … reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/10/monticello-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-2Mount Markham Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-39)
… 2016. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Discontinue the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/mount-markham-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-39Incorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… if the Incorporated Village of Garden City’s (Village) check signing process complies with Village policy. Key Findings The Village’s check signing process does not comply with Village policy and … of her electronic signature at all times and supervise the check-signing process when others use it. In her absence, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials … million. Key Findings Unrestricted fund balance increased to $2.9 million as of June 30, 2017, or 37 percent of the … appropriations, and has exceeded the statutory limit by 19 to 33 percentage points from 2012-13 through 2016-17. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mCity of Glen Cove – Financial Condition, Claims Processing and Payroll (2017M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition, claims processing … approximately $46.7 million. Key Findings The Council has not adopted structurally balanced budgets, having relied on … transfers are in compliance with the City’s charter and do not exceed fund surplus amounts. Ensure a deliberate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/city-glen-cove-financial-condition-claims-processing-and-payroll-2017m-210What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capVillage of Pelham – Information Technology (2016M-410)
… 11, 2016. Background The Village of Pelham is located in the Town of Pelham in Westchester County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-pelham-information-technology-2016m-410Reporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms (Education Law Section 2053)
… Educational Services (BOCES) are required by Education Law §2053 to annually report lawyers who provide legal services. Specifically, the law requires certain information to be filed with the Office … Reporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms Education Law Section 2053 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-services-provided-lawyers-and-law-firms-education-law-section-2053Area #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… are aware of these potential weaknesses, they can look for and exploit unpatched software. Additionally, when … technical support or bug and security fixes (patches) for those versions. Without ongoing updates, security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementVillage of Ellenville – Information Technology (2014M-278)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s computerized … June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The Village of Ellenville is located in the Town of Wawarsing in Ulster … Village of Ellenville Information Technology 2014M278 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-ellenville-information-technology-2014m-278Loan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… one loan, a single loan deduction amount will be provided for the total of all loans. Please use the new amount … the Loan/SCP Deduction page and view loan deductions for your employees: Sign in to Retirement Online . From your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsVillage of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… requirements when presenting and adopting budgets for 2013-14 through 2018-19. Underestimated revenues by a … include realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures for both the general fund and capital projects. Monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29Hamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… operations to ensure that assets were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through January 6, 2015. Background The Hamlin Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation incorporated in 1929, located in the … services to the Towns of Hamlin, Kendall and Clarkson. For 2013, revenues totaled $147,989 and expenditures totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialArkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
… and separate from the Town of Middletown, and is located in Delaware County. The District is governed by an elected … abstracts to verify that prior approved claims were in fact paid as directed. Although the Board members were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65Town of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Owasco (Town) officials adequately oversaw highway … supported. Ensure written agreements make the intentions of the Town and related parties clear and that employees’ … Determine whether Town of Owasco Town officials adequately oversaw highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128City of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… lines Concrete inspection and testing results, including core samples and composition Work progress through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andTown of Minetto – Information Technology (2022M-9)
… that were communicated confidentially to officials, the Town Board (Board) and officials did not: Provide IT … or a comprehensive written IT contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or suffering a serious interruption of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/27/town-minetto-information-technology-2022m-9Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… However, Town of Riverhead officials did not always record dates collections were received or deposit payments in a … manner. Town of Riverhead officials did not: Record dates CPF collections were received for seven out of 27 CPF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Williamsville Central School District (District) Board of … properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage the District’s fund balance and reserves. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-193