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Opinion 90-54
… death benefits to the beneficiary last designated by a member despite the member's contractual obligation, by … standards also applies without regard to subsection (e)(2) of such section. Section 411(e) excludes governmental … be bargained away. Thus, the Retirement System will make payment to the person(s) last designated by the member to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Opinion 2006-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (mid-term decrease for elected … Duties (mid-term salary decrease for elected officers by local law subject to mandatory referendum) TOWN LAW §27(1); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5Opinion 88-76
… (of private moneys) -- Private Moneys (accounting for); (investment of) -- Taxes (applying private source … the library trustees in investments which they deem to be for the best interests of the library, and need not be … on the investment of moneys appropriated by the village for library purposes is credited to the library fund. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-76Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s audits are designed to help schools improve their financial management practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt … $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1DiNapoli Statement on Sentencing of Special Education Provider
… little or no work for the special education programs over a three-year period. Kramer will also serve five years on probation. DiNapoli’s office has identified fraud and improper use of taxpayer funds in a recent series of audits and investigations of special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerSweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-207)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … properly report and use statutorily restricted money to pay debt in the debt service fund and return all other money to unrestricted general fund balance. Properly analyze cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-207City of Batavia – Business Improvement District (2017M-283)
… City officials properly accounted for and monitored the Business Improvement District’s (BID) financial operations … City of Batavia Business Improvement District 2017M283 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283South Huntington Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-132)
… December 31, 2015. Background The South Huntington Union Free School District is located in the Town of Huntington, … South Huntington Union Free School District Financial Condition 2016M132 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/south-huntington-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-132Montauk Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-168)
… The Montauk Union Free School District is located in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County. The District, which operates one school … $19 million. Key Findings Overestimating appropriations in the adopted budgets from 2012-13 through 2014-15 resulted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/montauk-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-168DeRuyter Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-119)
DeRuyter Central School District Financial Condition 2015M119
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/21/deruyter-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-119Town of Putnam – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-188)
… of $782,864 in the general fund and understated in the highway and fire protection funds. $49,765 in sales tax and … bank reconciliations, perform annual audits and file AUDs on a timely basis. Town officials agreed with our … take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/10/town-putnam-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-188Village of Pomona – Financial Condition (2015M-272)
… July 10, 2015. Background The Village of Pomona is located in the Towns of Haverstraw and Ramapo in Rockland County. The Village, which has a population of … The Board does not receive audited financial statements in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-pomona-financial-condition-2015m-272Valhalla Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-333)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … established purpose and transferring excess reserve funds to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or to other, necessary reserves established and maintained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/valhalla-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-333Farmingdale Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … that appropriated a total of $28 million in fund balance to finance operations. However, because they underestimated … in the appropriation of fund balance that will not be used to fund District operations. Reduce the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/farmingdale-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-235Village of Morris – Fund Balance (2017M-58)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s fund balance management for the period June 1, 2015 through … governed by an elected three-member Village Board. General fund and water fund budgeted appropriations for 2016-17 were $477,785 and … Village of Morris Fund Balance 2017M58 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/06/09/village-morris-fund-balance-2017m-58North Tonawanda City School District – Information Technology (2023M-102)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether North Tonawanda City School District (District) officials … audit school north tonawanda …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/03/north-tonawanda-city-school-district-information-technology-2023m-102Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-359)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2011 … Background The Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District is located in the Village of Floral Park in Nassau County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/14/floral-park-bellerose-union-free-school-district-financial-managementVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-13-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Village of Endicott, located in Broome County, issued debt totaling … Village of Endicott Budget Review B4138 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/10/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-13-8Operational Advisory No. 31
GFO Updates pertaining to the new General Ledger Journal Entry GLJE Workflow Change
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/31-general-ledger-journal-entries-workflow-change