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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Administration: Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds - Kings County (Follow-Up) (2015-F-18) An initial … did not always properly report and account for foreclosure funds. Additionally, ten of the 77 referees sampled were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … appropriated fund balance that was not used as planned to fund operations. As a result, the unrestricted fund balance increased to almost $2.26 million, or 17 percent, of the ensuing year's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and has not filed the AUD for 2010 … online banking privileges because the Board failed to establish policies and procedures for online banking. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168Town of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period … required. We compared the costs of the filters purchased to the costs from other vendors in the area and noted that … Evaluate State contracts, particularly the one for fuel, to determine whether cost savings may be achieved. … Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $242.3 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… in 2023, but the Fund remains well-diversified and built to handle these ups and downs. Our pensioners and members can remain confident that their benefits are safe thanks to our prudent management and long-term perspective.” The … by the Fund in 2009 as part of his on-going efforts to increase accountability and transparency. About the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2423-billion-end-third-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… IT contingency plan in place that is properly distributed to all responsible parties and periodically tested for … that employees will react quickly and effectively to maintain business continuity. As a result, important … and other data could be lost, or suffer a disruption to operations. Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… shopping software. Officials did not establish controls to prevent computer and mobile device users from downloading … protected because the treasurer used her personal computer to maintain district financial records and perform online … officials were not aware that these reports needed to be submitted. Find out how your government money is spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… In addition, officials did not ensure IT policies were up-to-date with current technology changes. User accounts were … accounts were not disabled. Officials did not maintain up-to-date IT asset inventory records or enter into adequate … supported and disbursed. Auditors questioned payments to three employees totaling $108,963. District officials paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $183.5 Billion
… “We achieved a solid return on investments in the midst of global volatility thanks to our talented investment staff and … Equity 9.2% 7.5% Real Estate 10.4% 6.4% TIPS* 3.3% 5.2% Global Equities 4.4% 4.9% Absolute Return Strategies 5.9% 3.5% Non-Core Fixed Income** N/A 1.1% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1835-billionFrankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management practices for … financial plan, which would allow District officials to identify developing revenue and expenditure trends, set … and take appropriate action, in accordance with statute, to remedy reserves with excess funds. Adopt a reserve fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-226DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $254.1 Billion at End of First Quarter
… but the Fund’s diversified portfolio is well-positioned to handle any market fluctuations. Our pensioners, members … can remain confident that their benefits are safe thanks to our prudent management and long-term perspective.” The … by the Fund in 2009 as part of his on-going efforts to increase accountability and transparency. About the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2541-billion-end-first-quarterBarnard Fire District – Financial Condition (2015M-145)
Barnard Fire District Financial Condition 2015M145
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-district-financial-condition-2015m-145Slingerlands Fire District – Professional Services (2014M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review whether the District obtained professional services … period. Key Recommendation Revise the procurement policy to clearly define the professional services procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/slingerlands-fire-district-professional-services-2014m-250New Hyde Park Fire District - Payroll (2018M-165)
… Determine whether District officials implemented a system to ensure that payroll was properly segregated and that … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … New Hyde Park Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/26/new-hyde-park-fire-district-payroll-2018m-165Village of Ossining – Parking Ticket Collections (2017M-259)
… outstanding tickets. … Village of Ossining Parking Ticket Collections 2017M259 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/02/09/village-ossining-parking-ticket-collections-2017m-259Village of Corfu - Sewer Operations (2018M-133)
… audit, or contract with a certified public accountant to audit, the Clerk-Treasurer’s records. Village officials … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Village of Corfu Sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-corfu-sewer-operations-2018m-133Challenging a Determination – Regional State Park Police Plan
… pay only those benefits authorized by law, and cannot pay you any benefits if you do not meet all the eligibility requirements established by law. If you believe that your benefit has been incorrectly denied or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/challenging-determinationAlternative and Out-of-Service Death Benefits – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Alternative Death Benefit If you die while in service, after becoming eligible to retire, … under the plan that would have been established had you retired on your date of death. Out-of-Service Death Benefit If you are a vested member with at least ten years of credited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/alternative-and-out-service-death-benefitsTerryville Fire District – Treasurer’s Duties (2017M-136)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to about 25,000 residents in the hamlets of Terryville and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/09/08/terryville-fire-district-treasurers-duties-2017m-136Averill Park No. 2 Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial controls for the period … not ensure that annual financial reports were submitted to OSC in a timely manner each year. Independent audits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/averill-park-no-2-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-183