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Real Property Tax Cap and Tax Cap Compliance
… online reporting system. For Local Governments Webinar On Demand Slide Show Presentation [pdf] For School Districts Webinar On Demand Slide Show Presentation [pdf] Please visit The Academy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-capMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to … and, in the longer term, rising sea levels. Severe winter weather can create hazardous travel conditions throughout the … does not have procedures to address all types of severe weather events and did not perform an assessment of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingOpinion 2005-1
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … of article VIII, §1 (see, e.g. Oneida County v Estate of John A. Kennedy , 189 Misc 2d 689, 734 NYS2d 402; Nance v … rules and regulations, should require that there is proper record keeping and accounting by the provider (see, e.g., Opn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-1Margaretville Central School District – Fund Balance (2015M-55)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through October 20, 2014. … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were $10.8 million. Key Findings … The District has not used any reserve moneys, except for about $16,800 of the repair reserve. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/margaretville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2015m-55Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage. The audit covered the period from January 2015 … eligibility and enrollment records for NYSHIP members in the New York Benefits Eligibility and Accounting System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleTown of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… expenditure budget-to-actual reports were not accurate. For example, the reports did not include $551,134 of real property tax revenue and a $109,000 expenditure for a storage building. In addition, budgetary transfers … as actual expenditures. The Supervisor did not account for payroll-related liabilities, maintain proper cash control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111City of Yonkers - Budget Review (B19-6-5)
… in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2014 requires the City to … fund balance at the end of the 2018-19 year; however, this appropriation must be approved by the Board of Education … fund for services not related to the water fund by as much as $3.7 million. Key Recommendations Evaluate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-5DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $206.9 Billion
… earned an estimated 11.35 percent return on investments in the state fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2018. The … York taxpayers.” During state fiscal year 2018, the Fund’s public equities, including domestic and non-U.S. holdings, … beneficiaries. Employer contribution rates are determined by investment results over a multi-year period along with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2069-billionEmerging Manager Program
… Cycle to assist in consistent screening, monitoring and progression of potential candidates for inclusion in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-managerFalconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… the Falconer Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … property taxes than needed, a significant accumulation of surplus fund balance in excess of the statutory limit and missed opportunities to lower real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52Town of Putnam – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-188)
… Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and timely financial records and reports. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain the Town’s accounting records and reports, as required, in a complete, … the Town’s accounting records were not reliable. Real property tax revenues were overstated by a total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/10/town-putnam-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-188East Quogue Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-8)
… spent or safeguarded. We selected 25 IT assets to confirm their location and that they were inventoried, and … percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Six IT assets with combined purchase … and officials did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for IT equipment inventory. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District , … provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” … the district’s year-end unrestricted fund balance as a percentage of the next year’s budgetary appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and Water Conservation District and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … were approved before payment or for proper purposes. In addition, auditors found the village began to effectively … enforce the collection of delinquent real property taxes in March 2016, but $172,900 remains outstanding as of Feb. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to mitigate their effects. … Engineering’s Track sub-unit was supposed to have one backhoe loader, 10 front loaders, and 12 light towers; … the backhoe loader, five of the front loaders, and two of the light towers were not at the site. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingCaledonia Joint Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-102)
… (Board) and District officials properly planned for long-term financial and capital needs. Key Findings … the Board and District officials did not properly plan for these long-term financial and capital needs. The Board … a written policy related to fund balance and reserves. For example, the Board and District officials maintained a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/08/caledonia-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-102Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… You can realize significant savings for your school district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy … consumption also makes communities greener. Pay Less for Energy In the competitive retail energy market, you’re no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive information technology control … needed. Twenty-two of these accounts have not been used in more than five years. Town of German – Supervisor’s … did not maintain the town’s accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate and up-to-date manner. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Eastchester Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-59)
… The Eastchester Union Free School District is located in the Town of Eastchester, Westchester County. The District, … Ensure that all estimated appropriations and revenues are in the budget. Consider using budgeted appropriations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/eastchester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-59Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… years of potential claims. As a result, funds may be tied up in the reserve that could be applied to other school district … over the last three fiscal years, which resulted in unplanned operating surpluses totaling $2.3 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits