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IX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… The procedures that follow pertain to the refund or return of federal funds to the U.S. Treasury or U.S. Department of Education due to: Excessive cash balances on deposit that … the award. SINGLE PAYMENT VOUCHER To generate a refund of federal funds by check to the U.S. Treasury or U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryGASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… is one in which a government receives (or gives) value without directly giving (or receiving) equal value in … nonexchange transaction: Derived tax revenues (for example income tax or sales tax). Imposed nonexchange revenues (for … Account code 8015 should be used to reduce beginning fund balance on the Analysis of Changes in Fund Equity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/gasb-statement-no-33-accounting-and-financial-reporting-nonexchange-transactionsTown of Mina – Financial Management and Vehicle Fuel Procurement (2014M-34)
… of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial management and fuel procurement practices for the period of January 1, … The Town of Mina is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 1,100. It is governed … The Town could have saved approximately $3,900 if diesel and ethanol blended gasoline was purchased from State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/06/town-mina-financial-management-and-vehicle-fuel-procurement-2014m-34DiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… of $13,487 for every resident in the state, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … outside the traditional checks and balances that apply to state agencies,” DiNapoli said. “Some of these entities … eight interstate or international authorities, according to DiNapoli’s report. Public authorities generally are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityTown of Hornellsville – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2014M-21)
… objectives for funding long-term operating needs. Deposit all moneys in a timely manner and intact. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/21/town-hornellsville-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2014m-21Town of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the recording of certain financial activities and the Town’s fleet … The purpose of our audit was to review the recording of certain financial activities and the Towns fleet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-amherst-recording-financial-activity-and-fleet-management-2013m-199Town of Alexandria – Non-payroll Cash Disbursements and Fuel Inventory (2013M-129)
… makes to or on behalf of the Chamber. Ensure that the Town does not enter into any contract in which a Town officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-alexandria-non-payroll-cash-disbursements-and-fuel-inventory-2013m-129Madison Central School District - Reserves and Debt Service Fund (2019M-63)
… are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutes. To the extent they are not, transfers should be made to unrestricted fund balance as allowed by law, or to other reserves per statutes. Use money in the debt service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/madison-central-school-district-reserves-and-debt-service-fund-2019m-63Town of Barre – Town Supervisor’s Activities and Board Oversight (2014M-220)
… no evidence that the Board properly established reserve funds. Key Recommendations Oversee and monitor the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/24/town-barre-town-supervisors-activities-and-board-oversight-2014m-220State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… closely. And, more needs to be done to assist the areas of the state not equally sharing in the state’s economic … review the Executive Budget, examine the long-term impact of these proposals and provide a detailed analysis.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… restitution to the State and could sentence the dentist to jail. Key Recommendations Actively monitor the claims of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County … of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of former Executive … Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the State Police, and the HUD OIG, they will be held accountable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedOtsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… Determine whether Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District District officials properly managed grants and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… to sell their bonds or notes at private sale, regardless of limitations on private sales otherwise in law. New York … County must secure the Comptroller’s approval of the terms and conditions of their bonds and notes when they are … and criteria for the State Comptroller's review of the terms and conditions of certain municipal and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsNew York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… force is critically important for employers to succeed and grow in New York, and it matters for the fiscal health of the State and local governments. New York’s strength has long been that … declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksUtica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Utica … $2.3 million. While the Corporation received grant funds for two projects, officials relied on lines of credit (LOCs) to provide cash flow for several years. The Corporation’s ability to pay off the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-andContract #C001148 - Printing and Mailing of NYSLRS Member Annual Statements
… Discretionary Contract Issued by the Office of the State Comptroller Issued 08/03/22 The Office of the State Comptroller (“OSC”), on behalf of the New York State and Local Retirement Systems … The Office of the State Comptroller OSC on behalf of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/c001148Somers Central School District – User Accounts and Software Updates (2021M-153)
… against unauthorized use, access and loss. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to … Adopt an adequate comprehensive information technology (IT) contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or … user account access. Develop and adopt a comprehensive IT contingency plan and communicate it to appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/somers-central-school-district-user-accounts-and-software-updates-2021mTuxedo Union Free School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-15)
Determine whether Tuxedo Union Free School District District officials ensured employees payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate properly approved and supported
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-15New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… sector grew in 2021 to reach new highs. In addition, farms contribute to food security in their communities, an … of Agriculture and Markets, there are over 33,000 farms in the State. 2 In addition, nearly 23 percent of the … high of 23,868 in 2021. 4 FIGURE 1: Employment on New York Farms Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics As shown in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economies