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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen the … The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a steady recovery from the depths of the pandemic’s … and state leaders should think strategically about how to use this "surplus" – by dedicating it to rainy day fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesVillage of Granville - Financial Condition of the Sewer Fund (2018M-49)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board adopted realistic budgets for the sewer fund and took appropriate action to maintain the Village’s overall fiscal stability. Key Findings The … Village of Granville Financial Condition of the Sewer Fund 2018M49 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/06/29/village-granville-financial-condition-sewer-fund-2018m-49Town of Neversink – Multiyear Planning and Fund Balance Management (2017M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board had multiyear plans for the fund balance and reserves in the general and highway funds for the period January 1, … reserve to replace equipment as planned. The Board has not developed formal written fund balance and reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/09/town-neversink-multiyear-planning-and-fund-balance-management-2017m-260Town of Webb Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-140)
… The Town of Webb Union Free School District is located in the Town of Webb in Herkimer County and the Town of Forestport in Oneida County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/town-webb-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-140Ramapo Central School District – Fund Balance and Employee Compensation (2013M-189)
… District has accumulated more than $16.3 million in excess funds that could be used to benefit taxpayers. The excess … 2012 fiscal year. The District had $2.3 million in excess funds in the unemployment and insurance reserves. Nine of 40 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/27/ramapo-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-employee-compensationDelaware Academy Central School District at Delhi – Fund Balances (2016M-36)
… Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $19.7 million. Key Findings District … more fund balance than was needed over the five-year period ending June 30, 2015. The District overfunded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/delaware-academy-central-school-district-delhi-fund-balances-2016m-36Cooperstown Central School District – School Lunch Fund Financial Condition (2016M-86)
… to determine whether District officials managed the school lunch fund’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 … with Milford Central School District to manage its school lunch operations. Budgeted appropriations for the school lunch fund for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $422,000. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/cooperstown-central-school-district-school-lunch-fund-financial-conditionHamilton Central School District – School Lunch Fund Financial Condition (2016M-136)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the school lunch fund’s financial … Hamilton Central School District is located in the Village of Hamilton and the Towns of Brookfield, Eaton, Hamilton, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/hamilton-central-school-district-school-lunch-fund-financial-conditionWalton Central School District - Fund Balance (2019M-209)
… limit by approximately $590,000 or 2.7 percentage points. When unused appropriated fund balance was added back … limit by approximately $1.3 million or 6 percentage points. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/17/walton-central-school-district-fund-balance-2019m-209Cuba-Rushford Central School District - Financial Management (2020M-7)
… to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/27/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-7Alfred-Almond Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-131)
Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/06/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-131Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-42)
… to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-42Margaretville Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-46)
… appropriations and appropriated approximately $1.4 million in fund balance from 2016-17 through 2018-19 that it did not … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/margaretville-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-46Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… reported fund balances exceeded its statutory limit in all three fiscal years. After adding back unused … and reduce them to reasonable levels, as appropriate, in accordance with applicable statutes. Reduce surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Develop multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Amani Public Charter School , Holland Central School District , Mount Pleasant Central School District and … his office completed audits of the Amani Public Charter School Holland Central School District Mount Pleasant Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsNew York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… Despite recent significant payments to the federal Unemployment Trust … Despite recent significant payments to the federal Unemployment Trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundOpinion 89-36
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Funds … reconstruct or acquire a type of capital improvement. In both cases, compliance with the permissive referendum … Subdivisions four and eight further provide that: [i]n the event that the authorization by such governing board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-36Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … with district bylaws. In addition, the board appointed an independent contractor as treasurer. Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsHoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… only appropriate fund balance that will actually be used to fund operations. Use surplus funds in a manner that … reserves and reducing property taxes. Review all reserves to determine whether balances are necessary and reasonable … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238Opinion 92-47
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (deposit and investment of E911 surcharge moneys) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-47