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XV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… possible in the allocation of funds to ensure that: There is sufficient segregation authority available in SFS so all … required to be paid during the “blackout period” when SFS is not operational. Agencies need to do the following prior … the root cause of the workflow problems and resolve. Why is it important to resolve budget exceptions and move …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsVillage of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… of our audit was to review the financial management of the water fund and the adequacy of the Village’s controls over … consists of a Mayor and four Trustees. General fund and water fund appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled … Board authorized substantial improvements to the Village’s water system and obtained funding for the project from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207DiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing … education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Hand abused her position to fund her lifestyle at the expense … continued collaboration in combatting public corruption.” Hand pleaded guilty to two counts of federal program theft, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-13-20)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt … $21,630,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/18/city-troy-budget-review-b5-13-20Town of York – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2014M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s budgeting practices and financial … policies and procedures or long-term financial plans to govern the budget process or the appropriate level of fund balance to be maintained in each fund. As a result, the Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-york-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2014m-181Town of Clarkson – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2013M-339)
… review the Town’s budgeting practices and Board oversight for the period January 1, 2012 through July 11, 2013. … Findings The Board did not develop policies or procedures for budgeting practices and, as a result, repeatedly adopted budgets with unrealistic estimates for revenues, expenditures and appropriated fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-clarkson-budgeting-and-board-oversight-2013m-339Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Lewis , Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s … department could generate an additional $25,000 annually. Orange County Department of Social Services – Contract … Town of Lewis Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County Department of Social Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Village of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the wastewater service agreement … 1, 2011, through January 18, 2013. Background The Village of Kenmore is located in the Town of Tonawanda in Erie County … Village of Kenmore Wastewater Processing Costs and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73Village of Herrings – Financial Operations and Sale of Land (2013M-41)
… 30, 2012. Background The Village of Herrings is located in the Town of Wilna in Jefferson County, and has a population of 90 residents. … fiscal year ended May 31, 2013 were approximately $130,000 in the general fund and $33,500 in the sewer fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-herrings-financial-operations-and-sale-land-2013m-41Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… subsequent years and did not file its 2012 property tax cap computation with OSC. Our calculation of the property tax cap limitation resulted in the Town property tax levy exceeding the cap limit by approximately $11,800. The Board did not audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not maintain hardware or software inventory records. In addition, sensitive information technology control … reviewed. Also, officials did not record journal entries in a timely manner. Only four of the 349 journal entries for … close completed capital projects. As a result, $359,427 in unexpended funds were not used to pay related debt, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Ossining Union Free School District , Pine Bush Central School District and the Stillwater Central School District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget … exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit. Pine Bush Central School District – Claims Audit Process (Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Savings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… two savings programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) … two savings programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses NYs 529 College Savings and NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsVillage of Delanson – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-232)
… not maintain appropriate, complete and accurate records to detail real property tax and water rent billings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-delanson-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-232Village of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… of our audit was to review internal controls over time and attendance and leave accrual records, Justice Court operations, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132Town of Dansville - Board Oversight (2014M-115)
… oversight of Town assets and the Clerk’s operations for the period January 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. … five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s … to ensure Town assets are safeguarded and used only for necessary and authorized Town purposes. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-dansville-board-oversight-2014m-115Village of Middleport – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-313)
… was to review the Village’s water and sewer rent activity for the period April 18, 2012 through October 3, 2013. … of four Trustees and a Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds in the 2013-14 fiscal … did not maintain timely, complete and accurate records. For example, we reviewed eight credit adjustments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-middleport-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-313Message from the Comptroller – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… This report provides information and analysis across the full spectrum of New York State government, starting with key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/message-comptrollerDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. … in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents each pleaded guilty to one count … the retirement system will be held accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today said that state tax receipts are $32 billion lower than last year as he released the State Cash Report for August
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020