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Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… those properties through July 2021. About the Program New York State’s land area of 30.2 million acres comprises almost … both healthy forests and a stable forest economy, in 1974 New York enacted Real Property Tax Law 480a – a tax incentive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsCity of Lackawanna – Garbage Collection Fees (2021M-206)
… our findings and recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment to an issue raised in the City’s response. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-garbage-collection-fees-2021m-206City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… the Fourth Degree and Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree. On January 7, 2022, the Executive Director pled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38Village of Warsaw – Justice Court Operations (2021M-214)
Determine whether the Village of Warsaw Village Justice Court Court collections were properly accounted for and deposited
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-warsaw-justice-court-operations-2021m-214DiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… the $220.5 billion enacted state budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, according to an analysis released today … some of the new spending will be temporary, much of the year-over-year growth will be for new initiatives and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … our budget review issued in May 2021. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … in the City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4XIII.7 Office of the State Comptroller Travel Manual – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… or print a PDF file, you need the Adobe Reader®, version 5 or later, on your computer. You can download a free copy of Adobe Reader® from the Adobe website. Guide to Financial … or print a PDF file you need the Adobe Reader® version 5 or later on your computer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii7-office-state-comptroller-travel-manualCity of North Tonawanda - Financial Condition (2020M-90)
Determine whether the Mayor and City Council adopted realistic budgets that were structurally balanced routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the Citys fiscal stability
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/08/07/city-north-tonawanda-financial-condition-2020m-90DEC Management of Invasive Species (2019-S-026) - Maps
… For more information, read our audit report: Department of Environmental Conservation Management of Invasive Species … Details the status of invasive species at public boat launch locations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/dec-management-invasive-species-2019-s-026-mapsTown of Jefferson – Selected Financial Operations (2014M-332)
… July 15, 2014. Background The Town of Jefferson is located in Schoharie County and had a population as of the 2010 … the new Supervisor therefore hired a bookkeeping company in February 2014 to maintain the Town’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/13/town-jefferson-selected-financial-operations-2014m-332Town of Perrysburg – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2014M-169)
… should require the Supervisor to provide it with detailed monthly financial reports that include cash receipts and disbursements for the month and cash balances at month end. The Board should annually audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/10/town-perrysburg-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2014m-169City of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
Determine whether City officials properly implemented information technology IT security controls to safeguard water system operations against unauthorized ac
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Village of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… requirements when presenting and adopting budgets for 2013-14 through 2018-19. Underestimated revenues by a … include realistic estimates of revenues and expenditures for both the general fund and capital projects. Monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29Town of Hampton – Justice Court Operations (2013M-305)
… prepare monthly accountabilities, properly account for bail money held by the Court or submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/01/10/town-hampton-justice-court-operations-2013m-305Town of Great Valley – Town Clerk (2014M-29)
… 16, 2013. Background The Town of Great Valley is located in Cattaraugus County, has a population of approximately … or remit all tax collections to the Town and County in a timely manner. The Board did not audit the Clerk’s … Key Recommendations Issue duplicate receipts when no other form of receipt is available. Deposit all collections in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-great-valley-town-clerk-2014m-29Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B7-15-19)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Suffolk County, issued debt totaling $30 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b7-15-19Town of Mooers - Highway Asset Accountability (2020M-35)
… Highway Superintendent did not maintain a complete and up-to-date inventory of Department assets. Department assets … Key Recommendations Maintain a complete, accurate and up-to-date inventory of all Department assets. Establish an … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-highway-asset-accountability-2020m-35Town of Erin– Inappropriate Highway Purchases (2014M-16)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Highway Department purchases for appropriateness … through September 10, 2013. Background The Town of Erin is located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately 2,000. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board, which comprises the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/11/town-erin-inappropriate-highway-purchases-2014m-16Town of Easton – Sales Tax Allocation (2014M-355)
… not allocate sales tax revenue to the town-outside-village funds to reduce the real property tax levies in these funds before allocating any remaining sales tax revenue to … sales tax revenue to the town-outside-village funds in compliance with statute and seek legal counsel to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/13/town-easton-sales-tax-allocation-2014m-355Town of Edinburg – Justice Court Operations (2014M-226)
… Bank reconciliations, month-end accountabilities and reports submitted to the JCF were not accurate. The Justice … records and the bank account balance. Periodically review reports of undisposed cases to ensure that appropriate action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/11/14/town-edinburg-justice-court-operations-2014m-226