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Opinion 98-4
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … in Real Property Tax Law, §554(9). At the outset, we note that it is the policy of this Office to render … sum not to exceed $2,500. If the recommended correction does not exceed the amount specified in the resolution, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and mileage, which increased the likelihood that State funds were not being used efficiently and effectively and, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSherman Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-352)
… expectations and requirements. The claims auditor does not compare invoices against quotes, bids or government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… city excluded seasonal employees and new hires starting in June or after from the training. Albany County – Sexual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2Morris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s claims processing … The Morris Central School District is located in the Towns of Laurens, Morris, New Lisbon and Pittsfield in Otsego …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251DiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced he has begun audits of the State Education Department (SED) and the New York City Department of Education (DoE) to determine if they are doing enough to … have adequate and up-to-date safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major emergency. "The epidemic of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1916
… for use in the performance of their job; and Have a Payroll Status of Active on 06/30/2021. Hourly employees must … of absence, including Workers’ Compensation Leave, with a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence on 06/30/2021 may receive … Payments processed through PayServ: For Employees in Payroll Pool Code 50101 SFS Business Unit Dept. Value Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1916-2021-csea-tool-allowance-paymentStamford Central School District – Fund Balances (2016M-106)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2014 through January 20, 2016. Background The Stamford Central School District is located in the Towns of Stamford, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balances-2016m-106Mount Markham Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-39)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Did District officials properly manage fund balance and ensure budget estimates and reserves were reasonable? Key … Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Discontinue the practice of adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/mount-markham-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-39Comptroller’s Fiscal Update: Year-End Results for State Fiscal Year 2013-14, May 2014
Although U.S. and New York State economic growth softened in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14, tax collections showed signs of real improvement.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-year-end-results-2013-14.pdfSchool District Assessment Adjustment Form
All assessment adjustments must be reported in detail by parcel on this form. Please fill it out and mail back to the Office of the New York State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/school-district-assessment-adjustment-form.pdfOnondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… the District experienced unplanned operating surpluses in two of the three completed fiscal years reviewed. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelTown of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings Of the 224 granted … of supporting documentation to verify their eligibility and/or were incorrectly granted. One property owner did not … Agricultural building exemptions that were granted for the construction of two buildings were not supported. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200About this Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… This report provides citizens with an overview of the … by the Office of the New York State Comptroller, and is meant to complement those other reports, not to replace … Annual Financial Report . Financial condition is a broad concept aimed at assessing the ability of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/about-reportLake Placid Central School District – Investment Program (2023M-94)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Lake Placid School District (District) officials developed and managed a … investment program. The Assistant Superintendent for Business, Finance and Support Services (Assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/lake-placid-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-94Fire Island Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-114)
… B includes our comments on issues that were raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fire-island-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-114Belfast Central School District – Procurement (2016M-317)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through August 16, 2016. Background The Belfast Central School District is located in the Towns of Allen, Angelica, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/belfast-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-317Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-105)
… Findings The former Treasurers did not maintain adequate records to account for all money received and disbursed by … Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records. Provide oversight of duties performed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/granville-hook-and-ladder-volunteer-fire-company-financialOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… 2016. Background SED provides guidelines to assist schools in developing policies to prevent and prepare for outbreaks … out the enforcement and monitoring of immunizations in schools across the State and performs between 100 and 150 … Overall, these agencies also have appropriate controls in place to ensure schools are adequately preventing, and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsUniondale Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-61)
… granting, changing and disabling nonstudent network user account access, and regularly review the accounts to ensure … granting, changing and disabling nonstudent network user account access. Evaluate existing nonstudent network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/uniondale-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-61