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State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Municipal Audits
… benchmark rates to ensure they received the lowest prices for electricity and natural gas. Five of seven entities … School District) spent approximately $2.4 million more for electricity than the benchmark rate used by auditors. … records and reports accurately and properly accounted for all financial activities. Although the board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits, according to an audit released today by New York … local officials know the rules and keep a tight handle on reporting.” The audit examined ten fire districts and … LOSAP and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits according to an audit released today by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of DeKalb , Town of Hartford , Town of Taylor and the West Hempstead Water District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLittle Meadows Early Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Little Meadows Early Childhood Center, Inc. (Little Meadows) on its … Services, and 1:1 Aides – and a Department of Health Early Intervention program. However, payments for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/07/little-meadows-early-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… café, which is part of a training program for residents to learn to operate a small business, are commingled with advance account funds prior to transfer to the state treasury. In addition, the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Alabama , Caledonia Fire Department , Caledonia Joint Fire District , Cayuga County Community College , Dutchess County , Town of Marcellus and the Uniondale Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… Objective Determine whether the Town Assessor (Assessor) is properly administering agricultural real property tax … action. … Determine whether the Town Assessor Assessor is properly administering agricultural real property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194York Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… 30, 2013. Background The York Fire Department is located in the Town of York in Livingston County. The Department contracts with the Town … and rescue operations. The Department is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. The Department’s revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mMcLean Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-40)
… forms to document and certify revenue collected and tickets or duplicate receipts to track revenue. Ensure the … the bylaws. Periodically review bank statements, canceled check images and bank reconciliations. Department officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/05/25/mclean-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-40Nanuet Fire District - Credit and Gasoline Cards (2018M-193)
… Determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and the purchases were for appropriate purposes. Key Findings Of … supporting documentation attached to the claims. Of 389 gasoline credit card purchases, totaling $18,849 for over … when and how they can use the cards and what documentation is required. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/12/28/nanuet-fire-district-credit-and-gasoline-cards-2018m-193City of Geneva – Financial Management (2015M-105)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the City officials’ financial management for the period January 1, 2012 through March 31, 2015. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/08/28/city-geneva-financial-management-2015m-105Pulteney Fire District No. 2 – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-308)
… funds and made $709 in questionable payments to her husband. The former Treasurer did not maintain accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/28/pulteney-fire-district-no-2-misappropriation-funds-2014m-308Town of Moravia - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-215)
… whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties … to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with agricultural exemptions to the County and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/08/town-moravia-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-215Candor Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-268)
… Key Findings The Treasurer’s budget-to-actual reports did not include revenues or a complete accounting of expenditures. The cash receipts process did not have an audit trail beginning with the initial point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/candor-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-268Coxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before … payment. Key Findings District officials did not: Seek competition for professional services obtained from seven … Key Recommendations Ensure District officials seek competition by obtaining bids and issuing requests for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditTown of Colden – Highway Operations (2017M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review highway department operations for the period … management policy. The Superintendent did not keep up-to-date maintenance logs for the department’s fleet of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-colden-highway-operations-2017m-127New Hope Fire Department – Board Oversight (2017M-298)
… Department is affiliated with the Three Town Fire District in Cayuga County. The Department provides fire protection services in the Towns of Niles and Sempronius. The Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/04/13/new-hope-fire-department-board-oversight-2017m-298Newark Housing Authority – Information Technology (2017M-282)
… 2017. Background The Newark Housing Authority is located in the Village of Newark in Wayne County. The Authority, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/03/30/newark-housing-authority-information-technology-2017m-282Voorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… The Voorheesville Central School District is located in the Towns of Berne, Guilderland and New Scotland in Albany County. The District, which is governed by a seven-member Board of Education, has approximately 1,170 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/voorheesville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mPine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… and reported and that District money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through July 14, 2017. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total $153,040. Key Findings The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166