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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2209
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2024 Increases to Location Pay and Location …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2209-april-2024-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-pay-employeesDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls
… part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative, is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the … needed services, avoid tax increases and keep the budget in balance,” said DiNapoli. “But city officials are working … higher than the 3.3 percent growth for all cities in the state. By comparison, the city’s revenues increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-may-be-looming-glens-fallsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… funds and could not demonstrate that $8 million held in seven of these reserves was reasonable or needed. In addition, the board and district officials did not adopt a … exceeded the 4% statutory limit by $1.4 to $2.1 million. In addition, a tax certiorari reserve was improperly funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Town of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)
… funds’ financial condition to ensure the sustainability of current and future operations. Key Findings Four of the seven water districts experienced operating deficits … fund advances to finance operations, totaling $236,296 as of 2017. Fairgrounds Sewer District had a 2017 deficit fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259Saranac Lake Central School District – Financial Management and Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials … which is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, has approximately 1,200 students. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/saranac-lake-central-school-district-financial-management-and-extraBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… Key Findings Accounting records were not accurate as of December 31, 2017. Cash accounts were incorrectly recorded, the operating bank account balance was understated by more than $377,000 and the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mMassapequa Union Free School District – Budget Practices and Reserve Funds (2017M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budget practices and reserve funds … fund balance totaling $3.1 million from the 2012-13 to the 2014-15 fiscal years to finance subsequent years’ budgets, which was not used. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/massapequa-union-free-school-district-budget-practices-and-reserve-fundsHerkimer County – Sales Tax Distributions and Bank Reconciliations (2017M-178)
… determine whether the County accurately distributed sales tax to municipalities and whether the County Treasurer and … The County overpaid municipalities $1.4 million in sales tax distributions from 2010 to 2016. The Clerk did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/15/herkimer-county-sales-tax-distributions-and-bank-reconciliations-2017m-178Jordan-Elbridge Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-241)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … and District officials adequately managed the District's financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through … The Board has maintained general fund unrestricted fund balance close to the 4 percent statutory limit. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/jordan-elbridge-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementWilson Central School District – Reserves and Fuel Accountability (2016M-44)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s reserves and accountability over fuel used for student … totaled approximately $24.9 million. Key Findings Four reserves with balances totaling $7.3 million appear to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/wilson-central-school-district-reserves-and-fuel-accountability-2016m-44Pleasantville Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-311)
… The Pleasantville Union Free School District is located in the Village of Pleasantville in Westchester County. The District, which operates three … a reserve fund policy stating how much would be set aside in each reserve, how each reserve would be funded or when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/pleasantville-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-311Pembroke Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-31)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2012 through December 4, 2015. Background The Pembroke Central School District is located in the Towns of Pembroke, Darien, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/pembroke-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-31Sodus Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-392)
… unused because of overestimated expenditures. The District does not have a written plan detailing the appropriate and necessary levels for reserve funds and how they are to be monitored, analyzed and maintained. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/sodus-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-392Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… (Board) effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general, water and sewer district funds and has … increasing to an excessive level. Always seek competition for professional services or have adequate written agreements for the services provided. Properly procure playground …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Campbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-13-12)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … budget, as well as those from the last five years, is likely to produce an operating surplus. As a result, fund balance appropriated as a financing source is unlikely to be used and the District’s fund balance will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-13-12Town of Locke – Financial Condition (2020M-111)
… As a result, it levied more taxes than necessary to sustain operations. The Board did not adopt budgets with … and water district were excessive, ranging from 89 percent to 536 percent of actual expenditures. The Board did not … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-locke-financial-condition-2020m-111Town of Hornellsville – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2014M-21)
… operations and financial practices of the Clerk’s office for the period of January 1, 2012 through November 1, 2013. Background The Town of Hornellsville is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 4,200 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/21/town-hornellsville-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2014m-21City of Long Beach - Financial Condition (2019M-133)
… 2016-17 and used another $2.1 million of fund balance in 2017-18 to finance recurring expenditures, increasing the … financial plan including a fiscal improvement plan, in accordance with Local Finance Law Section 10.10(e). Key … submitted a response letter that addresses the findings in both reports. City officials had some concerns about our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-2019m-133Washingtonville Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-45)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s management of reserve funds for the … annual report of reserve funds is prepared and submitted to the Board. Determine if the Unemployment Insurance … fund balance is reasonable and use any surplus amount to reduce real property taxes or finance one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/washingtonville-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-45Village of Dolgeville – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2024M-28)
… – pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Dolgeville (Village) Treasurer maintained adequate records and reports to allow the Board of Trustees (Board) to properly manage Village finances. Key … funds to separately account for the financial activity of projects undertaken. Periodically reconcile water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/03/village-dolgeville-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-28