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DiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… high in some cities. “A staggering number of children live in poverty in New York,” DiNapoli said. “Research shows … report found: Nearly one in five New York children live in poverty. More than 2.7 million New Yorkers were … among our state’s youngest residents,” said Aqua Y. Porter, Executive Director of the Rochester-Monroe …
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/2020-censusPoughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… with a certified public accountant (CPA) to provide services as the District’s claims auditor and the CPA did not … totaling $8,205 from a company owned by a District employee. Although this did not result in a prohibited conflict of interest, the employee did not disclose his interest in the company in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andRomulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… approximately $148,672, which could have been used to reduce real property taxes or for other purposes, was … based on realistic estimates that include amounts intended to fund reserves and develop and adopt comprehensive … and capital plans. Use money in the debt service fund to pay related debt service expenditures in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-statePine Plains Central School District - Internal Controls Over Select Financial Activities (2018M-52)
… transfers. Key Findings Officials did not identify $93,569 in federal withholding penalties that were incurred and paid … interim financial reports are reviewed to detect errors in preparation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/29/pine-plains-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectNew Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2018M-80)
… balance for the payroll bank account did not reflect the true cash balance. The bank reconciliations were reviewed by … balance shown on the District’s books represents the true book balance. Ensure the review of bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/new-hyde-park-garden-city-park-union-free-school-district-bankLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… affected. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us . As always, my staff and I are here to help. … retirement benefit. Please read this booklet carefully and contact us before returning to work if you have questions. … you expect to earn more than the limit and your daytime phone number in case we have questions. Note: School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementLocal Government
… property tax cap Fiscal Stress Monitoring System local government data and resources for local officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-governmentGreater Johnstown School District - Payroll (2018M-267)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether employee salaries and wages were accurately paid. Audit Results District … employees were accurately paid their approved salaries and wages. We reviewed all payroll records for 35 employees … the audit period. District officials effectively designed and implemented procedures to ensure that compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/greater-johnstown-school-district-payroll-2018m-267Little Falls City School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-67)
… limit by $1.15 to $1.83 million or 5.3 to 8.5 percentage points. The District has generated operating surpluses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/little-falls-city-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019m-67Hornell City School District - Financial Management (2019M-38)
… of appropriating fund balance that is not needed or used to fund operations. Review reserve balances and develop a plan to reduce balances to reasonable levels in accordance with applicable statutes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/hornell-city-school-district-financial-management-2019m-38East Irondequoit Central School District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2019M-132)
… for travel expenditures. Could have saved $2,600 on rental cars by using New York State (NYS) contracts. Does not … District officials should use NYS contracts for renting cars. The Board should require proof of attendance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/27/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-conference-and-travelRemsen Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-86)
… auditor did not: Receive claims paid by check disbursement for audit and approval until after payment and did not receive claims paid electronically for audit and approval. Audit and approve 116 claims we … until after the claims were paid, including five claims for travel reimbursements totaling $1,260 that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/remsen-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-86Ausable Valley Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-190)
… and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/ausable-valley-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-190Pawling Central School District - Budgeting Practices and Reserves (2020M-4)
… because the District generated operating surpluses in three of those years, only a fraction was used to finance … a plan for the use of excess unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/17/pawling-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-reserves-2020m-4Fort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… challenge. As a result, unrestricted fund balance as of June 30, 2019 totaled less than 1 percent of the next year’s appropriations. Based on the District’s outstanding tax certiorari liability of approximately $1.8 million, the District has an unfunded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245Margaretville Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-46)
… balance from 2016-17 through 2018-19 that it did not use to fund operations because of generated operating surpluses. … When unused appropriated fund balance was added back to and overstated receivables were deducted from surplus fund … and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/margaretville-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-46Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-42)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials overestimated appropriations … and was 9 percent of 2019-20 appropriations, exceeding the statutory limit by approximately $2.7 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-42Alfred-Almond Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-131)
… to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/06/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-131Genesee Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-231)
… comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a … fund policy, including plans for the use of reserves in accordance with applicable statutes. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/genesee-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-231