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Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… Finance (Department) has adequate systems and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant law and regulation. The … must pay it. State RETT collections total about $1.1 billion annually. Transfers of interests in real property, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesTown of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… 1, 2015 through March 30, 2016. Background The Town of Cherry Valley is located in Otsego County and includes the Village of Cherry Valley within its boundaries. The Town, which has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212Town of Butternuts – Accounting and Reporting (2016M-323)
… 24, 2016. Background The Town of Butternuts is located in Otsego County and had a population as of the 2010 Census … aid across differing and incorrect tax bases, resulting in taxpayer inequity. Town officials maintained inaccurate accounting records resulting in misstatements in several funds. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/25/town-butternuts-accounting-and-reporting-2016m-323Village of Lyons Falls - Board Oversight (2018M-174)
… as periodic reviews of bank reconciliations, payrolls, trial balances, and water and sewer adjustment reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/28/village-lyons-falls-board-oversight-2018m-174DiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… & Sons Company CSX Corporation The Kroger Co. 2011 Yum! Brands Inc. Marriott International Inc. Limited Brands About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) takes sufficient steps to ensure the health and safety of the children placed in … either in kinship homes (relatives) or with foster parents selected by not-for-profit, community-based voluntary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B17-7-15)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2018 fiscal year are … reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed … 31, 2009. New York State Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b17-7-15City of Glen Cove -- Budget Review (B17-7-12)
… for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006. New York State Local Finance Law requires all local governments that … their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations … surplus in the water fund and a $36,751 surplus in the golf and recreation fund. These three funds are projected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/13/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b17-7-12Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Supervisor adequately fulfilled his … since 2013 or remitted the required financial reports to the Board or the Office of the State Comptroller. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192Town of Carrollton – Justice Court Operations (2018M-21)
… for. Key Findings The Justices' cash balances exceeded known liabilities by a combined total of approximately $6,340 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/11/town-carrollton-justice-court-operations-2018m-21Town of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… was to determine whether the Board ensured that bills for water services were charged equitably to all system users for … through July 27, 2017. Background The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has a population of … Continue working with engineers to resolve remaining water meter issues. Ensure that accurate information is kept on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250Village of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… 2016 through November 10, 2017. Background The Village of Franklin is located in the Town of Franklin in Delaware County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Town of Angelica – Justice Court Operations (2018M-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Justice collected, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/04/27/town-angelica-justice-court-operations-2018m-11Putnam County – Probation Department Collection of Revenue (2014M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Probation Department’s revenue collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/putnam-county-probation-department-collection-revenue-2014m-5City of Batavia – Business Improvement District (2017M-283)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials properly accounted for and monitored the … April 1, 2015 through September 14, 2017. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County. The City has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283Town of Bethany – Town Clerk Fees (2017M-226)
Town of Bethany Town Clerk Fees 2017M226
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-bethany-town-clerk-fees-2017m-226Village of Ossining – Parking Ticket Collections (2017M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether an adequate system is in place to collect outstanding parking tickets for the period January 1, 2016 through September 18, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/02/09/village-ossining-parking-ticket-collections-2017m-259Town of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… complete and accurate accounting records and reports to allow the Board to properly manage the Town’s finances. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain, or require his bookkeeper to maintain, complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/22/town-broadalbin-records-and-reports-2018m-63Town of Athens - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-41)
… Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) maintained adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner. … reconciliations were not always prepared or accurate. Key Recommendations Ensure that all collections are deposited and remitted in a timely manner. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-athens-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-41Town of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… The Town of Cambria is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 5,800. The Town, which is … a bond resolution before issuing a bond anticipation note (BAN). The Town issued a short-term BAN for $815,000 to fund a … project, 97 percent of which was not needed, and could have avoided incurring issuance costs of $8,150 and interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161