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Lakeview Public Library – Tuition Reimbursement and Procurement (2014M-104)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s control over tuition reimbursement and … The Board did not properly authorize all tuition payments to the Director. Library officials did not use competitive … when procuring goods and services that were not subject to competitive bidding. Key Recommendations Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/18/lakeview-public-library-tuition-reimbursement-and-procurement-2014m-104IV.3 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… and track the type of revenues the State receives. The product code field can also be used in conjunction with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3-overviewGreenlawn Water District – Accounting Records (2015M-231)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s accounting records … The Greenlawn Water District is located in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County. The District, which serves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/12/18/greenlawn-water-district-accounting-records-2015m-231Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2016M-245)
… 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. Background The Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company provides fire protection services for the Vischer Ferry Fire District in Saratoga County. The Company is … Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company Cash Disbursements 2016M245 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/10/28/vischer-ferry-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2016mWest Niles Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-205)
… properly recorded and reported and money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through July 26, 2017. Background The West Niles Fire Company is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in 1977 and affiliated … fire protection services to Fire District residents. For 2016, revenues totaled $49,781 and operating expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/05/west-niles-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-205Byron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… to clearly prescribe the manner in which electronic or wire transfers of funds would be accomplished. District … with banks prescribing the manner in which electronic or wire transfers of funds will be accomplished. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/byron-bergen-central-school-district-online-banking-and-informationMarion Central School District – Tuition Reimbursements (2016M-11)
… Background The Marion Central School District is located in the Towns of Arcadia, Marion, Ontario, Palmyra, Sodus, Walworth and Williamson in Wayne County. The District, which operates two schools … obligations. Seek recovery of the $4,932 in tuition reimbursement overpayments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/marion-central-school-district-tuition-reimbursements-2016m-11DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… For the first time since 2019, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2%, up from 1.23% last … For the first time since 2019 property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 up from 123 last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-percentTonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… several key IT areas, including acceptable computer and Internet use. Key Recommendations Provide appropriate … and thoroughly removed. Adopt and enforce a computer and Internet use policy that defines appropriate and prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… justice was done.” Judge Frederick Reed sentenced Michael Mason, 44, of Canandaigua, to one to three years in prison and ordered him to make $82,353 in restitution. Mason was convicted of grand larceny last month after … more than $82,000 in missing funds from 2009 to 2013. Mason wrote checks to himself, used the department’s credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftFormer Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… sick and leave accruals from 2015 to 2019 for 272 hours he did not accrue, which was revealed during a routine audit … investigation by the State Comptroller’s office. “Thanks to our staff, Mr. Rosenthal will be brought to justice,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the State Police and District Attorney Hubbard for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.81 percent for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, down from a 2 percent cap in each … 2 percent, school district and municipal officials need to be fiscally cautious and examine where they can limit … Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 181 percent for the 20202021 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentPeekskill City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-191)
… for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $80 million. Key Finding District officials adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/peekskill-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-191State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… included: $24,611 in personal service costs that consisted of excess severance pay, compensation for work that was not … organization located in Lackawanna, provides a variety of services to the Erie County community, including preschool … $85,736 in personal service costs, which consisted of $46,526 in inappropriate bonuses; and $69,567 in other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Cincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… The Board did not adopt an investment policy or credit card use policy. The Treasurer filed annual financial reports … Recommendations Adopt an investment policy and a credit card use policy. Ensure that the annual financial reports are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Wyoming County – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-94)
… of our audit was to examine selected County financial management activities for the period January 1, 2013 through … April 15, 2015. Background Wyoming County is located in western New York State and has a population of … for office space with a private developer. The procurement policy does not provide clear guidance for procuring and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/20/wyoming-county-selected-financial-activities-2015m-94Voorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… million. Key Findings Student treasurers did not issue duplicate press-numbered receipts or prepare adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/voorheesville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mTapestry Charter School – Procurement (2017M-203)
… used a competitive process to procure goods and services for the period July 1, 2015 through July 26, 2017. Background The Tapestry Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, is a public school that is not under … by an 11-member Board of Trustees. Operating expenses for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $11.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/01/12/tapestry-charter-school-procurement-2017m-203More About This Retirement Plan – State University Police Plan
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, … by the State University of New York Police Retirement Plan. (There is no Tier 4 within the Police and Fire … State University Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/more-about-retirement-planBroome County – Information Technology (2013M-351)
… Findings The County has a policy regarding removable USB storage devices but does not monitor or enforce it, … by the County Legislature. A formal disaster recovery plan has not been developed. Key Recommendations Establish … that more effectively manage the use of portable storage devices. Approve and adopt a breach notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/broome-county-information-technology-2013m-351