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Town of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected financial and operational areas for the period January 1, 2011, to June 22, 2012. Background The Town of Rhinebeck is located … million, respectively. Key Findings Town officials need to improve internal controls over cash management. Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… This list is not exhaustive and other elements, pertinent to your operations, may be included as you deem appropriate: … of the pre-approval process that employees must follow to obtain authorization to attend conferences and training and to incur other travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Yorktown Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … the source, date, amount and purpose of collections. In addition, the board did not appoint a faculty auditor to … $728,341 were paid without sufficient documentation. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … officials did not grant the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses nor … were made. In addition, the director had sole access to the library savings and money market bank accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFinancial Condition of New York State Regional Off-Track Betting Corporations (2014-MS-6)
… report - pdf] We also released five letter reports to the following Off-Track Betting (OTB) Corporations: … OTB [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial condition of the five regional OTB Corporations to determine if it has continued to deteriorate and whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2015/09/25/financial-condition-new-york-state-regional-track-betting-corporations-2014DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… are on the frontlines and must use this information to continue to budget carefully and develop sound multiyear financial … stress,” in “moderate fiscal stress,” is “susceptible to fiscal stress” or has “no designation.” The cities of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District had established effective … Business Manager’s and Treasurer’s limited roles related to processing payroll did not provide sufficient oversight or … enough because she did not compare payroll journals to payroll source documents or the paychecks. Additionally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051Cayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. Background The County covers 692 square …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Supervisor provided adequate … accounting functions and information technology to properly account for and safeguard Town assets for the … Findings The Board did not provide the necessary guidance to the Supervisor and employees, and did not establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town Board’s management of the Joint Highway Facility Project for the period January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. Background The Town of Newstead is … the Joint Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not to exceed $4.25 million. Key Findings An inter-municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260GASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… Issued To: County, City, Town and Village Chief Fiscal Officers GASB … or state programs which local governments are mandated to perform). Voluntary nonexchange transactions (for example … entered into voluntarily). The purpose of this bulletin is to discuss the Statement No. 33 impact on revenue recognition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/gasb-statement-no-33-accounting-and-financial-reporting-nonexchange-transactionsTown of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine the accuracy of the amounts paid to employees through the Town’s payroll and the accumulation … and use of leave accruals for the period January 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wawarsing is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202DiNapoli Announces Scheduled Sale of $541M State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… taxable bonds is scheduled for March 18. The state expects to sell $347.8 million of new money for transportation, … and, depending on market conditions, $193.3 million to refund a portion of certain outstanding General Obligation bonds to reduce the state’s debt service costs. The net proceeds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-scheduled-sale-541m-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsOctober 2001: Fund Financial Statements
… will be made to the fund level statements for 2002 fiscal year end reporting will not have a major impact on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/october-2001-fund-financial-statementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… million, or 8.8 percent. Hilton Central School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (Monroe County) Auditors found … claims could occur. Ogdensburg City School District – Payroll (St. Lawrence County) The district had instituted a … of having the superintendent review and certify the final payroll registers. However, the superintendent’s reviews are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… until the Cayuga County Health Department forced the board to submit a plan. In addition, $42,696 in unauthorized … used incorrect pay rates or incorrect hours/days worked to calculate 16 employees’ pay and paid five employees a … officials did not obtain board of education approval prior to disposing of vehicles, or promptly remove unused vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Bees) (Follow-Up) (2023-F-43) Honey bees are essential to the agricultural industry for the pollination services … the New York State Pollinator Protection Plan in 2016 to address the high loss of pollinators in the State. A prior … and Markets (Ag&Mkts) could strengthen its actions to combat disease and parasitic organisms within colonies by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 96-6
… PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Policies and Procedures (applicability to procurement of insurance) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§104-b, … matter affecting the insurance agency. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning a potential … supervisor through the agency, which results in payments to the supervisor of approximately $5,000 per year. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6DiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… throughout the state that acquire properties in an effort to return them to productive use though redevelopment or demolition. “The … passed earlier this year, gives local officials new tools to promote economic recovery in the areas most heavily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blight