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… Documents linked below relate to the original Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS). FSMS was updated in November 2017. Access to these materials is being maintained for historical … District Fiscal Stress Results: School Years 2012-13 to 2014-15 - 1/28/2016 Three Years of the Fiscal Stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/archived-publicationsIX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… In very limited circumstances, the cognizant state agency maintains the responsibility for requesting federal … for program spending. In those instances, the state agency must ensure that temporary loan authority has been … Management Team, at [email protected] . Guide to Financial Operations REV. 06/01/2023 … In very limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresVillage of Sherman – Treasurer’s Cash Receipts (2019M-39)
… and reports. Key Recommendations Take appropriate action to recover the missing funds. Develop written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/04/22/village-sherman-treasurers-cash-receipts-2019m-39IX.8.B Interest on Advance Payments to Vendors – IX. Federal Grants
… before the vendors have disbursed their own funds. The funds received from the State are often deposited into an … by the vendor. If the vendor does not disburse the funds, the agency should require the funds be returned to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8b-interest-advance-payments-vendorsTown of Pharsalia – Board Oversight (2018M-59)
… former Town Supervisor (Supervisor) to misappropriate Town funds. The former Supervisor disbursed more than $172,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-pharsalia-board-oversight-2018m-59II.4 New York State Financial Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… New York State Financial Accounting standards are used in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4-new-york-state-financial-accountingEast Aurora Union Free School District - Procurement (2023M-125)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in a competitive manner. Key Findings The Board of … officials did not always procure goods and services in a competitive manner. Officials did not update the … purchased without the benefit of competition, resulting in the increased risk that taxpayer dollars were not expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/05/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-procurement-2023m-125Course Offerings (Follow-Up)
… The annual tuition in fall 2022 for a New York State resident pursuing a bachelor’s degree full-time at CUNY was … borough with large enrollments in 2017: the College of Staten Island, Lehman College, Hunter College, New York City College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/25/course-offerings-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Proposed SEC Rule Changes
… most significant actions to restrict shareholder rights in the SEC’s history. There is no credible evidence to … most significant actions to restrict shareholder rights in the SECs history …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-proposed-sec-rule-changesII.4 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… reliability of accounting information. Paragraphs 9 and 9-a of Section 8 of the State Finance Law prescribes the minimum reports that are required to be prepared on both a budgetary (cash) and GAAP basis of accounting. Section 22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4-overviewTown of Summit – Town Clerk (2024M-51)
… Town Law (Town Law) Section 30 which required the Clerk to deposit all fees collected within three business days … exceed $250. Did not remit in a timely manner $6,000 to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) and certain NYS agencies … with Town Law Section 27 which required the Clerk to remit fees collected on or before the 15th of the month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-summit-town-clerk-2024m-51Village of Earlville – Collections (2024M-128)
… recorded and deposited all collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings Although the … accurately recorded collections that we reviewed in the central accounting records, she did not always deposit … issue duplicate receipts or maintain a collection log or cash receipts journal showing a description of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/10/village-earlville-collections-2024m-128Village of Sloan – Clerk-Treasurer (2024M-109)
… six weeks after month-end, were not accurate. For example, the general fund cash balance was repeatedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/15/village-sloan-clerk-treasurer-2024m-109Amani Public Charter School – Purchasing and Claims Approval (2025M-11)
… School (School) officials procured goods and services in accordance with established policies. Key Findings … School officials did not procure goods and services in accordance with the established policy and procedures. As … result, there is no assurance that the purchases were made in the most prudent and economical manner without favoritism. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/amani-public-charter-school-purchasing-and-claims-approval-2025m-11Recruitment Events
… process. … Meet with representatives from the Office of the New York State Comptroller at an event in your area …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/eventsImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-12) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Report 2020-S-61).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f12-response.pdfCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdfBrooklyn: Economic Development and the State of Its Economy - February 2004
This report updates and expands upon our prior review of the Brooklyn economy, issued in 1999.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2004.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-859
Final Pymt of Salary Withheld Under Sal Withhold Program to Employees in SEC NU 01 & 61
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-859.pdfThree Years of the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - Results for Municipalities with Fiscal Years Ending on December 31, 2014
In September 2015, OSC released the third annual set of Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) scores
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/threeyearsfsms0915.pdf