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Franklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2009, to June 30, 2013. Background … as the Chairman. The County’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $100.5 million. Key Findings The Legislature adopted budgets for the general fund that were not structurally balanced, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252XIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
For major construction projects the $100000 capitalization limit should apply to the total capital expenditures rather than the individual assets
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… operations and other financial related activities for the period January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background … and a Secretary. General fund budgeted expenditures for 2013 totaled $10 million. Key Findings District officials did not obtain quotes for goods and services purchased from three of 13 vendors, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… deficit 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-b22-7-4Town of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… overstatement occurred because the Town did not properly account for property and sales tax revenue. The Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168Village of Aurora – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (2014M-107)
… Village’s financial and information technology operations for the period June 1, 2012 through October 28, 2013. … and has approximately 700 residents. Budget appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds in 2013-14 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-aurora-treasurers-duties-and-information-technology-2014m-107Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s calculation of … City of Albany, Albany County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationVillage of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the claims and annual audit processes for the period June 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background The Village of Parish is … ensure that all claims were audited, were audited prior to payment, and did not properly audit all claims to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Town of Dunkirk – Justice Court (2013M-106)
… of $1,026 and the other former Justice has unidentified funds of $699. Pending tickets were not always enforced in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-dunkirk-justice-court-2013m-106Town of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… The Town of Coeymans is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 7,400 residents. The … five-member Town Board which comprises the Town Supervisor and four Board members. The Town’s 2012 fiscal year budget … payroll clerk’s duties include making changes to salaries and wages but she is also capable of submitting data changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has adequate controls … manages the State’s military forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, New York Air National … National Guard Bureau (NGB) allows DMNA to be reimbursed by NGB for expenses it incurs in operations and training of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… File Assessment Roll Verification Form Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Background The Office of … the State Education Department (SED) each year to assist in the calculation of school state aid. School districts can … by parcel on a School District Assessment Adjustment Form [pdf] . Instructions for completing the form are found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsTown of Almond – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-209)
… fund balance was 69 percent of budgeted appropriations for 2013, the general fund town- outside-the-village’s was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-almond-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-209Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… Assessment Process ( 2015-N-1 ). About the Program The New York City Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for … year worth a total market value of more than $1 trillion. New York City Administrative Code 11-207 requires taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… the Department of Health (Department) made improper fee-for-service (FFS) payments for certain services covered by managed long-term care (MLTC) … services. The Medicaid program should not pay claims on a FFS basis for services covered by MLTC plans. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plansState Agencies Bulletin No. 2237
… Purpose: To notify agencies of changes to the file, provide the new file layout, and … The master file is created after the confirmation of each pay cycle and contains employee information related … their internal systems to accept the new layout. Testing of the new layout will occur from August 1, 2024, through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2237-changes-nhrp501-agency-master-file-include-additional-fieldsAlbany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… has established policies for disbursing restitution money retained in a victims’ trust fund, Department officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… provide low-cost capital and expert technical assistance for environmental projects in New York State. Its two major … costs that are appropriate and dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should include the … supporting documentation and formal approvals necessary for such costs. Key Findings We sampled 152 payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingNew York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… New York’s 529 College Saving Program has helped New York students and families pay … a great time to consider opening a 529 College Savings account for your child,” DiNapoli said. “For just as little … as one of the best in the nation by savingforcollege.com. For more information about the program, click here or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April … compared to the same time last year. “Year-over-year sales tax growth has slowed from its recent inflation-fueled rise, … including lower gas prices and moderating inflation. Sales tax collections typically fluctuate month to month, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-year