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Town of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Trustees were effectively monitoring cash management to adequately safeguard assets. Background The Dongan Patent … Adopt an investment policy setting forth the parameters under which money can be invested, and requiring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mAmsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… January 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. Background The Amsterdam Housing Authority is located in the City of Amsterdam in Montgomery County. The Authority was established … Amsterdam Housing Authority Claims Processing and Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
… "Tonight our nation mourns the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. "She was a champion for justice, one of the brightest legal minds in American History and a passionate defender of the U.S. Constitution. She was a trailblazer for women and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-ruth-bader-ginsburgCaton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Caton and Steuben County in … The Board did not adequately segregate the Treasurer’s duties or implement compensating controls such as performing … revise the procurement policy to meet current needs and legal requirements. Develop policies and procedures over cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262Town of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… financial activities and ensure that applicable laws and best practices are followed to help ensure that Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139Pine Bush Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings (2012M-238)
… the District’s fund balance and identify opportunities for cost savings in transportation for the period July 1, 2011, … School District Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings 2012M238 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/pine-bush-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-transportationComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … over the claims processing function that allow claims to be audited in a timely manner and in accordance with BOCES … transparent because they did not include estimated amounts for tax certiorari judgment or the district’s plan for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Financial Operations (Saratoga County) The company’s audit committee did not audit the bills or review the treasurer’s … checks or bank reconciliations. Furthermore, the audit committee includes the treasurer which negates the internal … County) The board did not adopt a financial management policy and town officials have not developed procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… of the Board, not supported, not audited or they resulted in overpayments. Key Recommendations Maintain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81Andover Central School District – Internal Controls Over Reserve Funds (2013M-162)
… Background The Andover Central School District is located in Allegany and Steuben Counties. The District is governed by … limited. Currently the District has more than $1 million in a debt service reserve that District officials could not … with any outstanding debt, and more than $1.1 million in general fund reserves that exceeded reasonable needs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/13/andover-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-reserve-fundsVillage of Canton – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2021M-101)
… audit contains similar findings and recommendations to our 2012 audit of the Village. The same Clerk-Treasurer was in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/24/village-canton-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2021m-101Horseheads Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through March 10, 2016. … appropriations, it appeared that the District needed to both increase its tax levy and use fund balance to close …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/horseheads-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-138Town of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… funds exemptions or four additional properties receiving senior citizens exemptions. As a result, the owners may have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200Student Achievement Program
… is honored to acknowledge New York State's future leaders! If you need assistance, or have questions regarding … Program promote the ideals of public service among the leaders of tomorrow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/student-achievementPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-018
… year-to-date maximum limit for the V Code, the system will no longer take contributions from those earnings. The V Codes … CompLmt ERSBT5 285,000.00 NYSERS Pensionable Earnings (No OT) Tier 5 Plan Year (4/1 - 3/31) IRS 401(a)(17) Limit V03 … CompLmt ERSBT6 225,000.00 NYSERS Pensionable Earnings (No OT) Tier 6 Plan Year (4/1 - 3/31) Governor's Salary V05 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-018-new-additional-pay-earns-codes-v-codes-payservSweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-207)
… periodically throughout the year by using actual cash on hand, revenues and expenditures to ensure short-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-207More About This Retirement Plan – State Police Plan
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 2, 5 and 6 members of the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) covered by the special 20-year State Police retirement plan. (There is no Tier 4 in PFRS.) These benefits are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/more-about-retirement-planPlattsburgh Public Library – Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/04/03/plattsburgh-public-library-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m-8Cohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… provided adequate oversight of the Library’s operations for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. … nine-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $242,000. Key Findings The Board … not audit and approve claims prior to them being processed for payment by the City. Key Recommendations Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Village of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… June 1, 2010, through January 14, 2013. Background The Village of Arcade is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately 2,100 residents. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board consisting of the Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s 2012-13 budget totals $3.2 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-arcade-internal-controls-over-purchasing-2013m-37