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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections from July to September totaled $4.3 billion, … $452 million less than last year. “The third quarter sales tax figures show a significant improvement from the 27.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Village of Sackets Harbor – Budgeting and Financial Management (2020M-28)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and Village officials developed realistic budgets and long-term financial plans. Key Findings The Board and Village officials did not develop realistic budgets. From …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/02/village-sackets-harbor-budgeting-and-financial-management-2020m-28NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … budget cuts and slower economic growth, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of … on the results of our review, except for matters described in this letter, the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. Continually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 1529
… may be required, including: Department ID/Agency Code, the applicable tax year, an explanation of the request, … by employees as soon as possible. The IRS requires a 30-day deadline from the date of submission. Employees … returned mail, etc.) when timing is crucial. Please visit the Payroll Directories page for further information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1529-general-tax-tipsVillage of Hunter – Financial Operations (2023M-164)
… provide oversight and the Clerk-Treasurer did not perform all required duties. The Board did not: Ensure Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-hunter-financial-operations-2023m-164Peru Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-69)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether extra-classroom activity funds were … by a student treasurer and District officials were unable to provide adequate support for what appear to be legitimate disbursements amounting to $6,746. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/peru-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2017m-69Williamson Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-55)
… Key Findings The purchasing policy and regulations do not provide guidance for seeking competition when … soliciting professional services. The District did not have formal written agreements with all professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/williamson-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesVillage of Kaser - Refuse User Fees and Records (2018M-97)
… Determine whether the Village imposed refuse fees in excess of related expenditures and maintained appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/26/village-kaser-refuse-user-fees-and-records-2018m-97Mount Markham Central School District – Reserve Funds (2016M-73)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s reserve funds for the period July 1, 2014 through … January 5, 2016. Background The Mount Markham Central School District is located in a number of towns in Herkimer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/mount-markham-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2016m-73Pelham Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-366)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … year 2014-15. Key Recommendation Ensure that the excess funds in the retirement contribution reserve account are used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/pelham-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-366State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not always record, deposit, remit documentation and report collections accurately and in a timely manner. As a … all collections at the golf course were properly accounted for and deposited. Officials did not maintain records … all collections were recorded, deposited or remitted. For the 2023 fiscal year, 30% of the golf course deposits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Bemus Point Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-281)
… was to evaluate the District’s reservation of fund balance for the period July 1, 2009 through August 27, 2014. … two schools with 745 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year total approximately $12.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/bemus-point-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-281Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2016M-158)
… the use of competition, such as requests for proposals, in procuring professional services. Key Recommendation Revise … or other appropriate method of soliciting competition in the procurement of all professional services. … Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/07/08/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-internal-controls-over-purchasingArdsley Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-348)
… County. The District, which operates three schools with approximately 2,060 students, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/ardsley-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-348Pandemic Impacts on NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Priorities
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed priorities for governments across the country, including New York City’s. This report examines how the City’s spending priorities shifted during the pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-15-2023.pdfNyack Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-185)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s reserve funds for the period July 1, 2012 through March 24, 2014. Background The Nyack Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Clarkstown and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/03/nyack-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-185NYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials Presentation
This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials. Officials, who are not in a time-keeping system, are required to keep a Record of Activities (ROA). The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/record-of-activities-elected-appointed-officials-08-17-22.pdfVillage of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)
… for capital reserves and all operating expenditures in appropriate operating funds and use capital reserves for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30Town of Barre – Town Supervisor’s Activities and Board Oversight (2014M-220)
… to review the Supervisor’s financial records and reports for the period January 1, 2012 through July 8, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total approximately $1.7 million. Key Findings The … no evidence that the Board properly established reserve funds. Key Recommendations Oversee and monitor the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/24/town-barre-town-supervisors-activities-and-board-oversight-2014m-220