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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… identified in the initial audit report; however, more work needs to be done. Of the initial report’s four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 2 – Financial Condition and Procurement (2016M-388)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and controls … provides refuse collection and recycling pickup services to more than 55,000 households and commercial businesses, is … $12 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a policy to address the level of unrestricted fund balance to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/03/17/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-2-financial-condition-and-procurement-2016mLocust Valley Water District – Budgeting (2013M-179)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the internal controls over the District’s financial … and a Treasurer. The District supplies drinking water to 7,500 customers in the Hamlet of Locust Valley, the … in fund balance each year which was not fully needed to finance District operations. As a result, only a fraction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/09/06/locust-valley-water-district-budgeting-2013m-179Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement of professional … that provides refuse and recycling pickup services to 32,000 homes in Elmont, Franklin Square, North Valley … or detailed Board resolutions for these professionals to establish the services to be provided or the basis for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246Hampton Bays Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-333)
… of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … comprises five elected members. Appropriations budgeted for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $47 million. … the ordering of the goods and services, and if claims were for legitimate District purposes and audited prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/27/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-333State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… actually did. Auditors also found improvements are needed to the Department of Health’s automated claims processing and payment system to prevent incorrect payments. Homes and Community Renewal: … (HUD) through the Housing Trust Fund Corporation to administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… fracturing the delicate balance often necessary to make ends meet. Even as jobs have returned, rising costs … New Yorkers lived in poverty, or 13.9 percent, compared to 12.8 percent of all Americans. Poverty rates are higher … examining poverty in New York. It provides a factual basis to understand the incidence of need by place and through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1767
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to request verification of the agency address that will be … agency address is not correct, agencies must send an email to the Tax and Compliance mailbox providing the correct address prior to November 15, 2019 . There is a 30 character limit for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1767-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxDelevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … adequately reviewed or approved all bills/claims prior to payment. The Treasurer did not provide the Board with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1597
… Purpose To request verification of the agency return address that … agency address is not correct, agencies must send an email to the Tax and Compliance mailbox providing the correct address prior to November 10, 2017 . There is a 30 character limit for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1597-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-15-2)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/03/13/city-olean-budget-review-b1-15-2Travel Advisory No. 3
… they are considered in travel status and are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with this … should return the unused ticket(s) to the common carrier for a refund. This must be done within one year of the … Coverage. In the event of an accident, to be eligible for an insurance claim, the employee renting the car must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateAdditional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Unused, unpaid sick leave may be added to your credited service and used in your pension benefit calculation if your employer has chosen to offer the optional sick leave benefit provided by Section … 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL). To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveFriendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
… years audited. This made it appear the District needed to use fund balance and reserves to close projected budget gaps. However, they were not used to fund operations. Improperly restricted $246,000 in a debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/friendship-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-55Town of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… Town’s internal controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background … Board members. The Town’s budgeted operating expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $14 million. Key … concerning the duties, records and procedures required for protecting the Town’s inventory of electronic equipment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256XVI.1 Financial Reporting Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… accounting and financial reporting principles. From time to time, the GASB will issue statements prescribing new or … requirements. This chapter will be updated as needed to reflect such additions or revisions in GAAP, as well as to reflect changes in State law, administrative or judicial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi1-financial-reporting-overviewDiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… contract review is an essential and important deterrent to waste, fraud and abuse. I applaud the Legislature for taking this important step to increase oversight, accountability and transparency in … billions of dollars of taxpayer money is also a deterrent to those who might try to game the system. “I want to thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityVillage of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to February 1, 2013. Background The Village of Nichols is … tax distributions. Key Findings We found that from 2007-08 to 2011-12 the Village had unforeseen expenditures of $89,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2Former Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… allegedly misstating his sick and leave accruals from 2015 to 2019 for 272 hours he did not accrue, which was revealed … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-charge