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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following municipal audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMilford Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District officials’ management of fund balance … Over the last three years, District officials failed to budget for certain revenues they consistently received and … on prior year’s actual results and anticipated operations to avoid raising more real property taxes than necessary. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/milford-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-87Saratoga Springs City School District – Fund Balance (2016M-99)
… period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015. Background The Saratoga Springs City School District is located in the City of Saratoga Springs and portions of the Towns of Greenfield, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/saratoga-springs-city-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-99Worcester Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2022M-75)
… an operational shift of $5.9 million. The District’s surplus fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit … tax levies were higher than necessary, in part, because surplus fund balance in excess of the statutory limit was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/worcester-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-75South Mountain Hickory Common School District – Financial Management (2022M-49)
… South Mountain Hickory Common School District (District) Trustee and District Treasurer (Treasurer) demonstrated … effective financial management. Key Findings The Trustee and Treasurer did not demonstrate effective financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/south-mountain-hickory-common-school-district-financial-management-2022mVillage of South Glens Falls – Financial Condition and Budgeting Practices (2014M-102)
… approximately $4.2 million, funded primarily with real property taxes, sales tax, and water and sewer rents. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/03/village-south-glens-falls-financial-condition-and-budgeting-practices-2014m-102Accounts Payable Advisory No. 72
… Guidance for Land Acquisition Payments Reference: Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XII.6.B – Land Acquisition … “Paying for the Purchase of Land”) informs State agencies how to process vouchers for land acquisition payments. Update: Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/72-land-acquisition-paymentsVillage of Pittsford – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-51-F)
… $1.3 million funded primarily through real property taxes, sales tax, State aid and user charges. Results of Review Based on our limited procedures, the Village has demonstrated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-pittsford-audit-follow-2017m-51-fDryden Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-396)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board of Education adopted … October 17, 2013. Background The District is located in Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins Counties and is governed by … for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not adopt reasonable budgets and unexpended surplus funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/dryden-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-396Town of Newfane – Supervisor's Financial Records (2017M-7)
… Supervisor's financial records and reports for the period January 1, 2015 through November 17, 2016. Background The … in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 9,600. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-newfane-supervisors-financial-records-2017m-7Town of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
Town of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-town-2018-aurora.pdfTown of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-town-2018-skaneateles.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Municipal Audits
… always evaluate procurement options or make comparisons to benchmark rates to ensure they received the lowest prices for electricity and … (Chenango County) The board established adequate controls to help safeguard assets, and the legally required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1City of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)
… its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for … in nonrecurring revenue, such as fund balance, one-time State funding and sale of property, to balance its budget. … revenue estimates for income tax surcharge, city and state mortgage tax, sales and use tax and sales and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 93-24
… ask whether the fire district may permit such facilities to be used by residents of the district, as well as members … the purpose of providing fire protection and responding to certain other types of emergencies (see Town Law, §176[1], … 13, authorizing towns, villages, cities and counties to provide playgrounds and neighborhood recreation centers). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Opinion 97-10
… a nominal amount (see 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-13, p 33). From 1991 until its amendment in 1994, section 109-b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10Opinion 92-22
… 805-a(1)(c) prohibits a municipal officer or employee from receiving, or entering into any agreement for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22Claims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… What You Should Know To claim lost money belonging to a deceased owner, you need to … that reported the funds. See Required Documentation for examples of accepted proof of ownership. How to Prove … Next? for timeframes on the review process and payment. Resources Glossary of Court Terms Forms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estates