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Waverly Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-148)
… to finance operations in order to keep the real property tax levies at amounts the Board considered to be reasonable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/waverly-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-148Town 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-168Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-376)
… was to assess the School District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background … five elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year were $13.9 million. Key Findings … if necessary, to identify the use of other funding sources for District operations if these moneys are no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-376County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)
… expenditure projections in the County’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … completed a review of the County’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year. The objective of the review was to … projections in the proposed budget are reasonable, except for the possible revenue shortfall related to the expiration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24V.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… There are over 50,000 Category Codes that are configured in the SFS. Where a Category Code field is used or required, … will be copied into the voucher. When reporting on a Category Code, the user must run the report from the Purchasing module. The Category Code cannot be changed on a Purchase Order once a voucher has been entered against a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-codeTown of Philipstown - Board Oversight of Water Billing Operations (2019M-43)
… Provide oversight to ensure water billings are accurate and complete. Amend the Town code water penalty to comply with Town Law. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-philipstown-board-oversight-water-billing-operations-2019m-43City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-13-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/18/city-troy-budget-review-b5-13-20Village of Riverside – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-349)
… budget appropriations totaled approximately $411,500 for all funds. Key Findings Due to the Board’s continuous lack of … safeguard assets, which allowed the Treasurer to perform all cash receipt and disbursements duties without oversight. … Key Recommendations Take appropriate action to recover all misappropriated moneys. Adopt comprehensive policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/08/village-riverside-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2013m-349State Agencies Bulletin No. 2002
… and processing instructions regarding a new stipend for canine handlers represented by PEF at DHSES. Affected … (MOU) between the State of New York and PEF provides for an annual stipend of $5,500 for employees who are assigned by DHSES to be a canine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2002-annual-stipend-canine-handlers-represented-public-employees-federationOpinion 2002-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … Officials did not provide support for 12 of the 15 balance sheet accounts auditors reviewed. Also, officials did … to pay related debt, which could have reduced the district’s tax levies, and $480,853 in project expenditures were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The board did not ensure all disbursements complied with the procurement policy and claims were for a proper district purpose or adequately … to ensure the required financial information was filed in a timely manner. Selkirk Fire Company No. 2 – Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… it. Without a comprehensive written IT contingency plan in place that is properly distributed to all responsible … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. District officials did implement the recommendations in Comptroller DiNapoli’s July 2020 budget review letter. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is … City to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15Vendor Responsibility Review Process
… the: integrity to justify the award of public dollars; and the capacity to perform the requirements of the contract … entity must file a Vendor Responsibility Profile with the Office of the State Comptroller. On this form, the … vendor must file a Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire with the State contracting entity. The questionnaire provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processHolley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-342
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July … through October 21, 2013. Background The Holley Central School District is located in the Town of Murray in Orleans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/holley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-342Hourly Based Information Technology Services
… an effective process to ensure a candidate consultant’s qualifications meet the mandatory qualifications specified by the agenc ies using the HBITS … obligation to verify that a candidate has the mandatory qualifications specified by the agenc ies, nor do OGS staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… a loud message to Amazon that they want the company to do more to address racial diversity, equity and inclusion. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonAccounts Payable Advisory No. 64
… York State reissue a check because the check was stolen and cashed by a party other than the payee. In such instances, the vendor must complete an affidavit. The … the agency should repay the vendor as soon as possible with a new voucher through SFS to ensure the vendor receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checksYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-4)
… bandwidth totaled 1.0 Gigabits per second (Gbps) for Internet service. Overall, of the 33 teachers surveyed … bandwidth usage, and the District provided a system for users to submit Internet connectivity issues for resolution. Our audit focused on the Internet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9