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Opinion 96-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of village to charge library district with proportionate … a village may charge the district a proportionate amount of the tax refunds it is required to make as a result of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2Newark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… audit was to review the Board of Trustees’ oversight of Library operations for the period July 1, 2011 through August 26, 2013. Background The Newark Public Library is located in Wayne County. A Board of Trustees comprising seven elected members governs the Library and is primarily responsible for the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54Roosevelt Public Library – Board Oversight of Library Operations (2014M-297)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board's oversight of Library operations for the … The Board did not implement policies or procedures to properly classify individuals as independent contractors … and presents and requiring the submission of applications to use the Library facility. Review questionable travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/01/30/roosevelt-public-library-board-oversight-library-operations-2014m-297Opinion 95-15
… of any tax refunded shall be a charge upon each "municipal corporation" or "special district" to the extent any taxes of the municipal corporation or special district are refunded. The term "tax … in a manner which will work hardship or injustice (see, e.g., Freeman v Kiamesha Concord Inc. , 76 Misc 2d 915, 351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15Ramapo Catskill Library System – Procurement (2015M-84)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library System’s procurement processes for the period January 1, 2013 through December 5, 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/03/ramapo-catskill-library-system-procurement-2015m-84Shelter Rock Public Library District – Bank Reconciliations (2015M-249)
… was to examine whether Library officials ensured that bank reconciliations were accurately performed and reviewed … duties related to the preparation and review of review bank reconciliations. Key Recommendation Ensure that bank reconciliations are performed by someone who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/12/18/shelter-rock-public-library-district-bank-reconciliations-2015m-249Westchester Library System – Procurement (2015M-199)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library System’s procurement processes for the period January … 1, 2014 through June 23, 2015. Background The Westchester Library System is a nonprofit cooperative public library system which was chartered by the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/02/westchester-library-system-procurement-2015m-199George F. Johnson Memorial Library – Library Expenditures (2016M-214)
George F Johnson Memorial Library Library Expenditures 2016M214
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/08/05/george-f-johnson-memorial-library-library-expenditures-2016m-214Cohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Library’s operations for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Background The Cohoes Public Library is a municipal public library located in the City of Cohoes in Albany County. The … Cohoes Public Library Governance and Operations 2015M259 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Town of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
… records to the Board for audit. Compare accounting records with monthly bank reconciliations. Obtain timely … for Library payroll expenditures. Town officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings; however, they generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-bergen-town-supervisor-2024m-30Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library – Disbursements (2013M-222)
… our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Library’s disbursements for the period November 1, 2011, to April 30, 2013. Background The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library District is located within the Monticello … by Law. Four disbursements totaling $89,000 were for a public works contract that was not competitively bid as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/01/ethelbert-b-crawford-public-library-disbursements-2013m-222Dansville Public Library – Procurement (2015M-225)
… Trustees. General fund expenditures for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled $552,161. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/12/18/dansville-public-library-procurement-2015m-225Elmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… to require Library officials to periodically procure professional services through a competitive process. … Elmont Public Library Board Oversight and Professional Services 2014M060 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Middle Country Public Library is located in the Town of Brookhaven … Middle Country Public Library Treasurer 2015M291 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291Oswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over tax receipts and over-the-counter cash receipts for the … is located in Oswego County, and is part of the North Country Library System. It is governed by a seven-member … of money paid to the Library when there are refunds in property assessments due to tax certiorari judgments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Opinion 91-62
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Gifts (from village to school district public library) … (with reservation of right to use) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gift of property from village to public … Article VIII, §1 prohibits municipalities from making gifts or loans of their property to or in aid of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62Walworth-Seely Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-260)
… of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of Library operations for the period January 1, 2012 through … January 14, 2015. Background The Walworth-Seely Public Library is located in the Town of Walworth in Wayne County. The Library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/03/13/walworth-seely-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-260Plattekill Library – Budgeting Practices (2017M-95)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Library’s revenue and expenditure projections were reasonable … 2016 through February 16, 2017. Background The Plattekill Library is a public library located in the Town of Plattekill in Ulster County. … Plattekill Library Budgeting Practices 2017M95 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/08/plattekill-library-budgeting-practices-2017m-95Orchard Park Public Library – Audit of Claims (2016M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s claims auditing process for the period January 1, … through May 6, 2016. Background The Orchard Park Public Library is located in the Town of Orchard Park in Erie County. The Library is a member of the Buffalo and Erie County Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/08/19/orchard-park-public-library-audit-claims-2016m-191Wyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… internal controls over the management of Library resources for the period July 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. … School District voters. The Library’s expenditures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 were $1.3 million. … with timekeeping requirements or implement procedures for payroll processing, and the Board President routinely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399