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Tully Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-138)
… were secure. Officials did not develop written procedures for granting, changing and revoking access rights. Officials … network user accounts, including 24 that were created for former employees or third-party consultants who no longer work for the District. Unneeded network user accounts can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/tully-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-138Town of New Hartford – Procurement (2017M-149)
… officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services for the period January 1, 2015 through December … 31, 2016. Background The Town of New Hartford is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately … contracts totaling $332,262. Town officials did not comply with procurement policy requirements for obtaining quotes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-new-hartford-procurement-2017m-149New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA Finances
… In 2023, the MTA estimates that 17.9% of revenue will go towards servicing debt, even as it has pushed out payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-financesOpinion 90-43
… children shall have attained age eighteen or sooner die, then to 2. His or her child or children under age eighteen, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43Town of Philipstown - Board Oversight of Water Billing Operations (2019M-43)
Determine whether the Board provided proper oversight of water billing operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-philipstown-board-oversight-water-billing-operations-2019m-43Oswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… The Oswego School District Public Library is located in Oswego County, and is part of the North Country Library … amount of money paid to the Library when there are refunds in property assessments due to tax certiorari judgments. … receipts. The Library does not have procedures in place to record all receipts at the time of collection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… Although Company minutes include motions to "pay all bills," it is unclear what bills are being approved for payment. The majority of … Key Recommendations List in the Company minutes, the bills approved for payment by the membership, indicating the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… current Treasurer ensured that there were two signatures on checks. The Board established a "best practices" policy for use of debit cards. However, the term "best practices" is vague, and … Company official is required before someone uses the debit card. Key Recommendations Revise the by-laws to define the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fund balance for the fiscal years 2012-13 through 2014-15. Instead, the district experienced cumulative … surpluses totaling $1.1 million and used only $16,300 in 2014-15. The generated surpluses were a result of … operating surpluses in the fiscal years 2012-13 through 2014-15 totaling $7.7 million, which led to an increase in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. City of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (Broome County) City officials properly planned and monitored the project by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1961
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of … and the complete NYS EMPLID number of all employees for whom OSC should uncheck the Retirement Plan checkbox no later … during 2021 to any of the following 403(b) plans before requesting OSC to uncheck the Retirement Plan checkbox: Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1961-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2021Village of Riverside – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-349)
… appropriations totaled approximately $411,500 for all funds. Key Findings Due to the Board’s continuous lack of … was able to misappropriate as much as $83,000 of Village funds prior to detection. The Board has not established … Village of Riverside Treasurers Misappropriation of Funds 2013M349 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/08/village-riverside-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2013m-349Accounts Payable Advisory No. 42
… Subject: Clarifying information for vouchers relating to the purchase of land Reference: … Operations (GFO) , Chapter XII, Section 6.B - Paying for the Purchase of Land Update: The Office of the New York State Comptroller has identified character limits for information required in the comments field of vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/42-vouchers-relating-purchase-landOpinion 2004-3
… fund is comprised exclusively of user fees. April 30, 2004 Mark P. Pattison Deputy State Comptroller 1 Although the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3Town 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 … AUD for 2010 and 2011. Town officials have not performed bank reconciliations for 2011 or 2012. Former employees still … Town’s AUD with OSC and the Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, or 120 days after the close the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… made mandatory filings accurately and in a timely fashion. Slate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… are outstanding. Key Findings There is a budget gap of $25.8 million between the District’s budget request … with District officials to eliminate the proposed budget gap and assess appropriations for textbooks and pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15The Ex-spouse’s Payments – Divorce and Your Benefits
… If NYSLRS receives all required documents before the member’s … distribution. Payments will not be retroactive to the date NYSLRS accepted the DRO. If an ex-spouse is entitled to a … distribution payments to the ex-spouse are taxable. NYSLRS will mail a 1099-R form to the ex-spouse for taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/ex-spouses-paymentsWaverly Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-148)
… 1, 2011, to March 26, 2013. Background The Waverly Central School District is located in Tioga and Chemung Counties. The … Waverly Central School District Financial Condition 2013M148 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/waverly-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-148Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-376)
… The Hunter-Tannersville Central School District is located in Greene County and is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises … unrestricted unappropriated fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax statutory limits. Closely monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-376