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State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… or disbursements. The board also inappropriately used town funds to pay at least $8,000 for fundraising activities. … the committee treasurer, a private citizen or a board member signed them. Village of Little Valley – Capital … the board developed a financial plan that addressed the impact of project debt payments. Village officials incurred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsElba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… not adequately supported or reviewed by the Board before payment. Key Recommendations Audit the Treasurer’s books annually. Review all bills prior to payment to ensure that they are for appropriate purposes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mTown of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that bills for water … through July 27, 2017. Background The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 2,100. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250Town of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2020M-102)
… applied for or supported. Property owners received $4,014 in 2019 Town tax reductions for these unsupported exemptions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/29/town-owasco-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2020m-102Connetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements for … Board adopted a policy granting check signing authority to seven Library staff members and officials, thereby … diminishing an important segregation of functions designed to help ensure that Library funds are disbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125City of Oswego – Community Development (2015M-108)
… (OCRC) but does not have the authority to make a gift of real property to a private entity. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/20/city-oswego-community-development-2015m-108Edgemont Union Free School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-126)
… The Edgemont Union Free School District is located in the Town of Greenburgh in Westchester County. The District, which operates three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/edgemont-union-free-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… or BOCES has fewer than eight teachers. Use the request for proposal (RFP) to hire the external auditor on a … don’t require, audit rotation.) Who qualifies Candidates for the position must: be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) … conflict of interest ) Resources "External Audit Guidance for School Districts [pdf]," - Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorColesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, … accounts on a monthly basis. The District contracts with a bookkeeper who performs bank reconciliations only at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsTown of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… the Town’s internal controls over Justice Court operations for the period January 1, 2011, through September 20, 2012. … four council members, is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Board has the overall responsibility for overseeing the financial activities of the Town, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208Goshen Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … Goshen Central School District is located in the Village of Goshen, Orange County, and serves students who reside in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/goshen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-46Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Statistics
… in an orderly, transparent and comprehensive manner. A report issued by OSC in September 2024, Fiscal Stress … and villages that reported for fiscal year 2023. This report also includes trend analysis on environmental stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-statisticsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the New York City Mayor’s 2024 State of the City address: “Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-addressAgency Financial Reporting Package
… Reporting and Oil Spill Remediation (OSC BFR) at (518) 474-3277 or email us at [email protected] . AFRP … To request an account be created, contact OSC BFR at (518) 474-3277or [email protected] . Once an account has been … questions regarding AFRP Reporting, contact OSC BFR at (518) 474-3277 or [email protected] … Internet Based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/agency-financial-reporting-packageChamplain Joint Youth Program – Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-21)
… appoint a recreation director, and the three directors are collectively responsible for the Program’s day-to-day … with the agreement. Establish and approve the fees that are charged to nonresident swim program participants and ensure that the Program’s collections are properly supported and deposited. Establish and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/11/22/champlain-joint-youth-program-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-21Upper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
… District financial activities, which hindered its ability to monitor financial operations and increased the risk that … Treasurer's 2021 records. While the Treasurer is required to sign all checks, she signed six (2 percent) of the 247 … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. … audit fire district Upper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/upper-jay-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-24CUNY Bulletin No. CU-802
… of New York (CUNY) December 2024 Uniform Allowance Payment for Security Titles. Affected Employees: CUNY Campus … criteria are affected. Background: Section 8 of the 2016-2021 Blue Collar Agreement between the City University of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-802-cuny-december-2024-uniform-allowance-payment-securityCity of Gloversville – Parking Violation Operations (2016M-231)
… Establish a standard benchmark collection rate with which to periodically assess the Department’s parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-gloversville-parking-violation-operations-2016m-231Bellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… fire protection services for the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5DiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $135 million for fiscal year 2016, but the surplus will likely grow as tax collections are higher … DiNapoli. “This is shaping up to be another solid year for the city. Job growth in the five boroughs has been strong, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economy