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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and appropriated fund balance was not used, resulting in unrestricted fund balance in the general and highway funds … general fund incurred operating surpluses each year for a combined total of $378,991. Therefore, appropriated fund … not maintain control of his electronic signature, there is an increased chance of unauthorized checks being signed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Opinion 90-19
… the regulation of the affairs of the fire company. In the case of town fire districts, this Office has previously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-19Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B17-7-6)
… $4.2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village's general, special revenue and internal … with the fiscal year during which the local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. Based on the 2017-18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-hempstead-budget-review-b17-7-6Opinion 94-11
… discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (celebration of district fire department's … celebration of the fire department consists of a dinner and coincides with the annual inspection dinner for the fire … of this Office (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-196, p 209) and ask if that opinion still reflects our views. In the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Mastic Beach Fire District , Town of Moira , Town of Oxford and the Town of Somerset . "In today's fiscal climate, … adequate controls over court collections. Town of Oxford – Financial Management (Chenango County) While the … District Mastic Beach Fire District Town of Moira Town of Oxford and the Town of Somerset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Shenendehowa Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-137)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s claims processing for the period July 1, 2014 through January 31, 2016. … appropriate procedures over the claims processing function to ensure that claims were properly itemized and supported; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/shenendehowa-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-137Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES – Claim Payments (2015M-350)
OneidaHerkimerMadison BOCES Claim Payments 2015M350
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/03/11/oneida-herkimer-madison-boces-claim-payments-2015m-350Village of Green Island – Water Fund Financial Condition (2015M-237)
… capital plan to address the water fund balance’s deficit, aging infrastructure or repayment of interfund loans. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-green-island-water-fund-financial-condition-2015m-237Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims audit process for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. … adequate procedures over the claims processing function to ensure that claims are adequately documented and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016mTompkins County Public Library – Financial Management (2015M-250)
… Finger Lakes Library System and serves libraries and users in Tompkins, Tioga, Cortland, Seneca and Cayuga Counties. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/15/tompkins-county-public-library-financial-management-2015m-250Town of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… The Board: Approved inappropriate or unsupported credit card charges totaling $5,759. Key Recommendations Remit all … parties in a timely manner. Enforce the Town’s credit card policy and establish a policy for meals. Require … documentation, thoroughly audit credit card claims and pay charges timely to avoid late fees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Operational Advisory No. 36
… using any carrier. Account 55203, Postage, now appears in the Supplies and Materials, Non-Personal Service budget … to reflect the proper classification and treatment in the Statewide Financial System. Account 55203 will not be available in SFY 2024-25 , and account code 55220 should be used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/36-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesTown of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… fund $340,000. The Budget Officer made billing adjustments in 2017 totaling $228,146 without Board approval. The water … were overcharged for water and sewer late penalties in 2017 by $8,654. Key Recommendations Prepare an annual cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160East Meadow Public Library – Claims Auditing (2017M-275)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board conducted an effective audit of claims prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/09/east-meadow-public-library-claims-auditing-2017m-275Roslyn Union Free School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory Records (2024M-91)
… District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/02/21/roslyn-union-free-school-district-information-technology-equipmentCity of Batavia – Business Improvement District (2017M-283)
… City officials properly accounted for and monitored the Business Improvement District’s (BID) financial operations … City of Batavia Business Improvement District 2017M283 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283Town of Carroll – Town Clerk (2022M-20)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Carroll (Town) Clerks (Clerks) recorded, deposited and … Determine whether the Town of Carroll Town Clerks Clerks recorded deposited and reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/24/town-carroll-town-clerk-2022m-20Tier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… option to choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan for their retirement benefits, if: They are not … Employees who wish to choose the defined contribution plan must file an election during their first 30 days of … may choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionTown of Mount Pleasant – Financial Condition (2013M-303)
… Town of Mount Pleasant is located in Westchester County and serves approximately 43,700 residents. The Town is … by the Town Board, which comprises four elected members and an elected Town Supervisor. The Town’s budgeted … for all funds in 2012 were approximately $39.9 million and $40.9 million in 2013. Key Findings The Town’s general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-mount-pleasant-financial-condition-2013m-303Town of Rensselaerville - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2019M-207)
… and/or were incorrectly granted or calculated. Ten agricultural building exemptions lacked supporting … the building was essential to the operation of a bona fide agricultural or horticultural production carried on for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-rensselaerville-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2019m-207