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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,”said DiNapoli. … and supervisor did not ensure that all disbursements were for town purposes and that all water rents were properly … compliance with the credit card and procurement policies. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … statement regarding the agreement announced today on New York City’s November Financial Plan. “The release of the … outyear budget gaps at a time of continued uncertainty. New sources of spending and revenue pressure highlight the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-updateOpinion 91-57
… been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Opinion 88-71
… rents in the context of compromising a claim asserted by the property owner relative to the accuracy of his water … of water rents. You indicate that the city's code provides for the imposition of a penalty of 10% on any water bill not … added to the user's city tax bill. Under the city's water rent schedule, most residences, including apartments, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Lyons Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2015M-337)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s multiyear planning … The Lyons Central School District is located in the Towns of Lyons, Arcadia, Galen, Rose and Sodus in Wayne County, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/lyons-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2015m-337Cortland Enlarged City School District – Fund Balance (2017M-65)
… The Cortland Enlarged City School District is located in the City of Cortland and the Towns of Cortlandville, Harford, Lapeer and Virgil in Cortland County and the Town of Dryden in Tompkins County. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-fund-balance-2017m-65East Islip Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-283)
… July 1, 2013 through March 31, 2015. Background The East Islip Union Free School District is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The District, which operates six … East Islip Union Free School District Financial Condition 2015M283 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-283Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-341)
… September 5, 2015. Background The Highland Falls - Fort Montgomery Central School District is located in the Town of … Highland FallsFort Montgomery Central School District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/highland-falls-fort-montgomery-central-school-district-financialRoslyn Union Free School District – Cash Receipts (2016M-241)
… triplicate receipts are not issued for money received in building locations other than the District office. Eight of … in the District’s bank accounts. Key Recommendations Require that District officials issue press-numbered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/roslyn-union-free-school-district-cash-receipts-2016m-241Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… and more detailed minutes and submit them to the Board for its approval. The Board should conduct a thorough and … any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Lumberland Fire Department Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-110)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through March 5, 2014. … the President to co-sign checks along with the Treasurer for amounts in excess of $500; the Secretary-Treasurer was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/lumberland-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-110Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-237)
… assess the District’s management of network user accounts and security settings for the period July 1, 2014 through … in the Towns of Cazenovia, Cuyler, Fabius, LaFayette and Pompey, in Onondaga County. The District, which operates … to the District’s computer system in at least six months, and 18 of the 111 were last used in 2013 or earlier. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-237New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New Shareholder Rule
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, today issued the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund today issued the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-shareholder-ruleVillage of Arkport - Information Technology (2019M-203)
… Provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … update all IT policies and procedures to reflect changes in technology and the Village’s computing environment, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/17/village-arkport-information-technology-2019m-203Putnam Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2020M-27)
… general fund balance. Key Findings District officials need to improve budgeting practices to more effectively manage fund balance. Specifically, the … surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by 32.7 to 42.8 percentage points at the end of the last three fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/putnam-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-27North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the oversight of the Company’s financial … Warren County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services to the Town’s northern area and is governed by a seven member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overVillage of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Village was awarding Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) service credit to volunteer firefighters accurately for the period June 1, … Review and amend the Village’s Point System, as necessary, to ensure conformity with GML. Award LOSAP points in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59Valley Stream Central High School District – Payroll (2016M-19)
… 1, 2014 through September 28, 2015. Background The Valley Stream Central High School District is located in the Town of … the following Union Free School Districts (UFSD): Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen, Valley Stream UFSD Twenty-four and Valley Stream UFSD Thirty. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/valley-stream-central-high-school-district-payroll-2016m-19Chester Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-107)
… network user accounts when there was no longer a need for them. Monitored network user compliance with the … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Routinely evaluate and … any unneeded network user accounts. Monitor Internet use to ensure network users comply with the AUP. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/chester-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-107Jefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Jefferson Central School District (District) officials sought … Determine whether Jefferson Central School District District officials sought competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42