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… a population of more than 125,000 inhabitants according to the 1960 federal census - Form AC970 [pdf] For use by all … Report Filing Information on Revenue Anticipation Notes to be Purchased [pdf] Information on Tax Anticipation Notes to be Purchased [pdf] Model Custodial Agreement for Use with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/forms-and-templatesAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six … complied with CUNY policy, improvements were needed to protect taxpayer dollars and the integrity of CUNY’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followDiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… be capped at 2 percent for the 2019 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … tax revenue, municipal budgets will still be vulnerable to rising fixed costs and potential federal funding cuts. … plans for next year." The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019East Bloomfield-Holcomb Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-160)
… Canandaigua in Ontario County. The Department is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. Combined total revenues … audit of the Department’s accounting records, as required by the Department’s bylaws. Prepare monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-holcomb-fire-department-financial-operationsWest Niles Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-205)
… properly recorded and reported and money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through July 26, 2017. Background The West Niles Fire Company is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in 1977 and affiliated … fire protection services to Fire District residents. For 2016, revenues totaled $49,781 and operating expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/05/west-niles-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-205State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (2009-S-56). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on September 9, … of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report. Key Findings OGS officials made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followNorth Merrick Union Free School District – Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-366)
… checks in the Treasurer’s absence and, in fact, signed all District checks in place of the Treasurer. The District … should enforce its requirement that the Treasurer attend all regular Board meetings or revise its policy to require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-treasurers-duties-2013m-366Glen Cove City School District – Portable Electronic Devices and Conflict of Interest (2016M-285)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over information technology (IT) equipment and user access and to review potential conflicts of interest for the period July … office of new hires, keeping track of equipment assigned to employees and collecting equipment when an employee leaves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-portable-electronic-devices-and-conflictManagement of Energy Consumption
… could have saved approximately $930,000 in energy costs for 2010. Key Recommendations Develop and implement a plan to reduce energy consumption. Retain energy usage data for all OCFS facilities so reduction achievements can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/management-energy-consumptionByron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… browser history after online banking. The District did not have written agreements with its banks to clearly prescribe … of funds would be accomplished. District officials have not established alerts and other security measures … that they log off the bank website in a secured manner. Have written agreements with banks prescribing the manner in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/byron-bergen-central-school-district-online-banking-and-informationCollege of Staten Island - Examination of Fast Track MK LLC
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the College conducted an appropriate … Fast Track and submitted an appropriate claim for payment to our Office for those goods. Background The College … The College submitted a $22,800 claim for payment, payable to Fast Track, to our Office for the brackets, support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/05/college-staten-island-examination-fast-track-mk-llcPride 2022
… LGBTQ movement, while also looking ahead and organizing to overcome barriers that still impede equal rights for all. … Comptroller DiNapoli seeks disclosure of corporate efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/pride-2022Village of Watkins Glen – Justice Court Operations (2021M-146)
… accurate manner. Key Findings The Justices did not ensure all fines and fees were properly collected, recorded, … Recommendations Ensure that monthly accountabilities of all Court accounting records are completed. Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/12/29/village-watkins-glen-justice-court-operations-2021m-146Asset Forfeiture Escrow Fund
… via the following email address: [email protected] If you have any questions on these requirements, please contact us at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/asset-forfeiture-escrow-fundVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… re-levied, water bills were not prepared in accordance with the Village’s local law, and the Board did not approve … that water bill finance charges are assessed in accordance with its local law, as written, or consider amending its local law to agree with the procedures that are currently in place to assess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311IX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… strongly recommends that state agencies make every effort to disburse and/or adjust all unspent federal project … but no later than June 30, for awards that are scheduled to be closed the following September. This will allow … sufficient time for final reports and closing documents to be reviewed and approved by the federal government before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationNorth Shore Public Library – Financial Condition (2013M-344)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … 2013. Background The North Shore Public Library is located in the Towns of Riverhead and Brookhaven in Suffolk County and is governed by an elected five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/28/north-shore-public-library-financial-condition-2013m-344Town of Sweden – Justice Court (2014M-318)
… not providing sufficient oversight of Court operations and have not adequately segregated the duties of their clerks. … the Justices do not regularly review them. The clerks have developed their own practice for identifying cases to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/20/town-sweden-justice-court-2014m-318Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… amounts from the same vendor Multiple remittance addresses for the same vendor Inconsistent, vague or implausible … Payments to a vendor that have increased dramatically for no apparent reason Payments to vendors for construction work not certified as completed by your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… efficiently, it is essential that a thorough, deliberate and independent audit of claims be conducted before payments … afford to overpay vendors, lose discounts or pay for goods and services not received. An effective audit of claims is … a highly important internal control, but only if properly and effectively exercised. Some examples of our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introduction