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Lewis County – Purchase Cards (2024M-41)
… is required by the County’s purchase card policy, 238 online purchases totaling $189,852 did not have supporting … directly withdraws the monthly payments from the County’s bank account without the County Treasurer’s (Treasurer) … funds at unnecessary risk. Key Recommendations Approve online purchases prior to the purchases being made. Obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/07/26/lewis-county-purchase-cards-2024m-41NY-Sun Incentive Program
… the objectives required by the Public Service Commission for the NY-Sun Incentive Program (NY-Sun), including: … a commitment of $1 billion to stimulate the marketplace for solar energy in New York. NY-Sun aims to add more than … established 210 days as the expected time required for installers to complete most projects, and an extension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/ny-sun-incentive-programXI.2.L Contract Signature Page – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Agencies are required to place the New York State Contract number and an agency … page is attached . The Comptroller approval may be in the format of a wet signature, a signature stamp, or digital signature stamp, all which have the same force and effect. Agencies must also ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2l-contract-signature-pageII.4.A Minimum Financial Reporting Requirements – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… Balances for all funds of the State, by fund group Notes to the Financial Statements Combining Statements of Selected … information provided includes, but is not limited to: Governmental Funds Combined Statements of Cash Receipts, … Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds to the Statement of Net Position Statement of Revenues, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4a-minimum-financial-reporting-requirementsTown of Covington – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-24)
… were not provided to finance Town and County operations in a timely manner. The Tax Collector did not remit taxes to … totaling approximately $800,000 to the County Treasurer in April 2024, instead of paying three separate required payments totaling $706,991 in February, $53,702 in March and $36,747 in April. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/03/town-covington-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-24-0Town of Middlebury – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-25)
… Key Findings The Tax Collector did not remit collections to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) and Wyoming County … Town Law Section 35.As a result, funds were not provided to finance Town and County operations in a timely manner. The … did not remit taxes totaling approximately $912,000 to the Supervisor at least weekly as required by Town Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/10/town-middlebury-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-25Town of Java – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-21)
… Key Findings The Tax Collector did not remit collections to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) and Wyoming County … Town Law Section 35. As a result, funds were not provided to finance Town and County operations in a timely manner. The … did not remit taxes totaling approximately $922,000 to the Supervisor at least weekly and as required by Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-java-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-21Transaction Number Requirement
… New Report Requirement Starting July 15, 2024, a Transaction Number will be required in the PARIS Procurement Report. Beginning July 15, 2024, State public authorities will be required to provide a Transaction Number for each procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementDiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… and determine actual spending growth. Spending of $589.5 million from a settlement with JPMorgan will be paid out of … approximately $115 million transferred from the Mortgage Insurance Fund for housing and homelessness programs and … Tax into the Corporation Franchise Tax and reducing the top corporate tax rate from 7.1 to 6.5 percent; increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the effectiveness of internal controls over … 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a population of … with the Law. City officials did not adopt a comprehensive IT security plan, disaster recovery plan and breach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… remarks at the New York City Financial Control Board: “Federal relief and higher revenues in City Fiscal Year (FY) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesGermantown Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-230)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2011 … through May 3, 2013. Background The Germantown Central School District is located in Columbia County. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/17/germantown-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-230Town of Dannemora – Town Hall/Highway Garage Capital Project (2013M-230)
… management of the Town Hall/highway garage capital project for the period January 1, 2007 to May 31, 2013. Background … Town Board (Board) comprising a Town Supervisor and four Board members. The Town’s 2013 budgeted … over $2.2 million, with the remaining work, scheduled for completion in December 2013, expected to incur additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/13/town-dannemora-town-hallhighway-garage-capital-project-2013m-230Gouverneur Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-351)
… by an annual average of $3.2 million, or 10.8 percent, from fiscal years 2012-13 through 2014-15, which resulted in … did not develop a formal multiyear financial or capital plan to help identify developing revenue and expenditure … regulations. Develop a comprehensive multiyear financial plan to establish long-term objectives for funding long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/gouverneur-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-351New York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day to be celebrated on Sunday, May 29. “With the cost of college on the rise, it’s a great time to consider opening a 529 College Savings account for your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryWestchester County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-3)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2022 through February 29, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the Commissioner of Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/08/23/westchester-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-3Lewis County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-1)
… 24, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/22/lewis-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-1Opinion 95-21
… IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (procedures for) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (procedures for) TOWN LAW, §206: A town board may, on its own motion, and … two or more special improvement districts established for the same purpose, subject to public hearing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… monitored for continued medical fitness. The audit covered from January 1, 2013 to September 20, 2016. Background The … crew reports to a Train Dispatcher. Induction Training is required for all employees new to their positions and is … exams, and practical tests. Additionally, train crews are required to take Refresher Training courses (Book of Rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-0