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Village of Lisle – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-13)
… 2022-23 financial records and reports, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 4-408. … fiscal year AFRs were prepared and filed as required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-lisle-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… errors totaling approximately $33,203. Lewis County – Purchase Cards Auditors reviewed 366 purchase card charges … directly withdraws the monthly payments from the county’s bank account without the treasurer’s authorization. City of … were not entered in a timely manner. In addition, bank reconciliations were not prepared in a timely manner or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsVillage of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… Board of Trustees (Board) effectively audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not effectively audit claims prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197Town of Tompkins Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-33)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Tompkins Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided oversight of the District’s financial activities. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/06/23/town-tompkins-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-33Town of Frankfort – Justice Court Operations (2022M-16)
… oversight of Justice Court (Court) financial activities and ensured collections were properly deposited, reported and remitted. Key Findings The Justices did not provide … The Justices did not prepare monthly bank reconciliations and accountabilities. As a result, former Justice Madia had a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/05/20/town-frankfort-justice-court-operations-2022m-16Town of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… fund balance when needed and ensure encumbrances are for valid commitments. Comply with the statutory surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53Dryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… or loss. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not adequately safeguard PPSI. Officials did not: Ensure information technology (IT) policies were up-to-date with current technology changes, existing policies … adequate written contracts with all IT service providers. In 2018, the District was the victim of a ransomware attack. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/26/dryden-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-106Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… the State Comptroller (OSC) was accurate with respect to job performance, sales tax exemptions and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) … and are accurately calculated based on the correct sales tax amounts. Establish adequate procedures to review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalHammond Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-151)
… whether the Hammond Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately monitored the … Reports (AFRs) were filed timely. Conduct an annual audit of the Secretary- Treasurer’s financial records. As a result, … reported. Furthermore, although the Board adopted a code of ethics, it did not adopt the required procurement or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/21/hammond-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-151Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets (2023M-126)
… console. In addition, we reviewed capital asset records for 130 assets with a historical recorded cost (also referred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming-board-cooperative-educational-services-capitalVillage of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… errors and/or irregularities could occur. Properly account for three bank account balances totaling $1.1 million at May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Opinion 88-13
… election, it will not be applicable to any contract renewal entered into after his election to office. … have a prohibited conflict of interest in any contract renewal entered into after his election by reason of his … he would be deemed to have an interest in the renewal contract by virtue of his stock ownership since you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13Retirement System Membership – State Police Plan
… State, membership in the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) is mandatory. Employers are … new employees into PFRS when their employment begins. This plan (Section 381-b of New York State Retirement and Social Security Law) covers every member and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retirement-system-membershipDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… and continue to pocket her deceased mother's pension to pay her personal bills. Instead, she is now charged with a felony," said State … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… preliminary budget shows the pathway to budgetary balance can be achieved through targeted cost savings and continued … fiscal cliffs , suggest savings will be more difficult to find going forward. Continuing the delicate balance of … transparent about the choices it faces in an environment where the potential for spending and revenue volatility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetChenango County – Departmental Cash Receipts (2015M-21)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was examine certain County cash receipts processes for the period January 1, 2013 through September 29, 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/17/chenango-county-departmental-cash-receipts-2015m-21New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2018M-80)
… New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District Bank Reconciliations 2018M80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/new-hyde-park-garden-city-park-union-free-school-district-bankOrdinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… you are on the payroll; While you are on an authorized medical leave of absence (with or without pay); While you are … last date you were receiving earnings, on an authorized medical leave of absence or receiving workers’ compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… practices and ensure surplus fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit. Consistently overestimated … as required. As a result, the District was not transparent with taxpayers and has levied more taxes than necessary. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit. Reduce the unemployment insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementVillage of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Almond (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records … Determine whether the Village of Almond Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14