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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Board of Cooperative Education Services . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … 4 percent statutory limit on unrestricted fund balance. In addition, the district did not have proper documentation … fund balance deficits for four consecutive fiscal years, in part, due to shortfalls in budgeted tuition revenue. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. Village of Corinth – Investment Program (Saratoga County) Village … accounts, which had an average monthly available balance of $4.8 million. Had officials considered other legally … investment options when investing available funds. Town of Glen – Water and Sewer Operations (Montgomery County) Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsAltona Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2016M-201)
… bank accounts. Key Findings The Company’s accounting records were not properly maintained and bank reconciliations … Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records and perform monthly bank reconciliations for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/30/altona-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2016mOpinion 89-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used equipment from private entity) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(6): A … the opinion of this Office that the purchase of both new and used equipment is subject to the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. City of Niagara Falls – Sexual … the 2021 SHP training did so. Cold Spring Harbor Central School District – Capital Assets (Suffolk and Nassau … were purchased during the audit period. Eldred Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education … determine what mental health services are available at the school districts. Our audit covered the period July 2018 … the Department is charged with the general management of public schools and the educational work of the State. Given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsOffice of Operations: 2024 Virtual Fall Conference
… WHEN October 28 - November 4 REGISTRATION No registration is required. WHO SHOULD ATTEND This conference is intended … Record This session will provide an overview of a typical procurement timeline and an in-depth review of key … 29 9:00 – 10:45: Contract Payment Review Are we getting what we paid for? This course discusses the monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2024-virtual-fall-conferenceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town … 125 real property tax exemptions totaling $52.1 million and identified issues with 21 exemptions. Sixteen exemptions … documentation to determine eligibility or verify the accuracy of the exemption calculation. Auditors also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-132
… are lump sum payments for which receipts are not required and which will be processed through the payroll … are prorated for judges who retired or otherwise separated from service on or before close of business December 31, 2007 … a judge opts out of such reimbursement. Receipts are not required for health insurance premium reimbursement. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-132-judicial-supplemental-support-allowanceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… or a comment on a specific audit, please contact Brian Butry at 518-474-4015 or email: [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Corrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… Development Agency (IDA), who pleaded guilty in June to corruption charges, including hiding self-dealing and … released a report detailing the defendants’ crimes and how the systemic failures and neglect of duty by the IDA … control of the program. It is because of the joint work of our partnership with Orange County District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… 17 cities with non-calendar fiscal years, including the “Big 4” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 421
… working in particular locations in New York State. Full time annual employees in Executive agencies, whose … receive an additional $1,200 added to their base salary. Full and part-time employees in UCS who work in these counties also receive $1,200. Full time employees in Executive agencies and full and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/421-new-earnings-code-location-payVillage of Lisle – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-13)
… the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did … the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section … oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the condition of the CFO’s records and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-lisle-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-13Many New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, according to … housing costs. “The high cost of housing can force some New Yorkers to go without basic necessities or to be evicted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingVillage of North Syracuse – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-11)
… the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did … the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section … oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the Village’s fiscal activities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/12/20/village-north-syracuse-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-11DiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Monitoring System. The scores are based on the evaluation of 672 school districts with fiscal years ending on June 30, … the dependent school districts in the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. Information for … Glens Falls Common School District (Warren); Johnson City School District (Broome); Lawrence School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… approved 1,553 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.6 billion and approved more … Education Department $297.7 million in general aid to 117 school districts. $933,000 in excess cost aid for school-aged … Comptroller approved 1553 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $16 billion and approved more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… "Mr. Lynch's conviction is the fourth to stem from my office’s audits and investigation of the widespread misuse … Schneiderman said. "Today's guilty plea demonstrates that my office is committed to ensuring that taxpayer funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingTown of Smithville - Annual and Claims Auditing (2020M-41)
… Objective Determine whether the Board annually audited the records of Town officers and audited claims before payment. Key Findings The Board did not annually audit the records of the Supervisor or Town Clerk. The Board did not … audit of claims. Key Recommendations Annually audit the records of all officials who receive and disburse funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/29/town-smithville-annual-and-claims-auditing-2020m-41