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Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… organization and the areas that will be audited. Fieldwork Phase: This is typically the longest phase of the audit. The examiner-in-charge supervises the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… or treasurer of the board The superintendent Any district official responsible for business management An employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditorComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Management District , Town of Guilderland , Plattsburgh Housing Authority , Town of Salem and the Westbury Water … worked that were unsupported by time records. Plattsburgh Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (Clinton County) The … Waste Management District Town of Guilderland Plattsburgh Housing Authority Town of Salem and the Westbury Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-14-23)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … are outstanding. Key Findings The City’s proposed budget, while generally reasonable, needs improvement to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b5-14-23State Agencies Bulletin No. 1711
… Purpose To inform agencies of the content information for the 2018 Form W-2 Affected Employees All employees who … According to IRS Publication 15 (Circular E) for 2018, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), … To inform agencies of the content information for the 2018 Form W2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1711-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2018DiNapoli: Home Ownership Grants Helping Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers
… The majority of grants awarded to homeowners through the state’s Affordable Home Ownership Development Program are being given only to eligible … by the Affordable Housing Corporation, which is a division of New York State Homes and Community Renewal, provides up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-home-ownership-grants-helping-low-and-moderate-income-new-yorkersLocation Service Providers
… belong to them. Our Office provides this information for free through the Internet, our Communication Center, mail inquiry and public outreach. There is no charge for processing claims or … Providers. ” Location Service Providers can submit claims online by selecting “Location Service Provider” as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/location-service-providersCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2017-18 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … potentially face a shortfall of approximately $1.7 million in revenue if income tax surcharges remain at 2016-17 levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11Oracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… of the School’s leave accrual records for the period July 1, 2011 through August 22, 2013. Background The Oracle … agreed to an arrangement requiring it to pay more than $5.1 million for the acquisition and renovation of its building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… to check our database to do so by visiting my website. It only takes a few minutes." "I am grateful that State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period July 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys is located in the City of Albany, and is governed by … members voted in favor of the compact agreement, except for the Board Chairman, who recused himself from voting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… movie channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and nail salon. She also used the Fire Department’s debit card to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… for costs incurred for hiring financial advisors to assist in the development of multi-year budget plans. “Long-term … municipalities to take action by offering them assistance in dealing with a potential impediment to these efforts.” … They can then decide what program funding choices to make in advance, avoiding the need for unpredictable tax increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingOpinion 88-73
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (creation of by town for improvement district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … Whether a town of the second class may establish a capital reserve fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73Functional MDS – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… between the ages of three and five who live in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx. MDS’s Programs are funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/31/functional-mds-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCentral New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Central New York Regional Market Authority Board of Directors (Board) and officials effectively managed the Authority’s financial condition and planned for future … Determine whether the Central New York Regional Market Authority Board of Directors Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… are eligible for one exemption for a primary residence only. Local assessors accept and process residents’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6DiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts
… readily access information about state contracts. During Sunshine Week we emphasize the importance of open government, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contractsVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… is governed by an elected Board of Trustees comprising a Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s general fund … fiscal years, respectively. Key Findings Village officials do not consistently require the use of purchase orders when … purchase orders to exceptional situations, such as a documented emergency situation. Ensure that all Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301IX.5.A Billing for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… agencies. Non-Onboarding agencies: Establish their own Federal Grant Projects, Customer Contracts and Awards in … SFS Have their Projects and Customer Contracts under their own agency PCBU Use the Commitment Control Module in SFS to budget for Federal Grant Projects Split costs manually on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5a-billing-non-onboarding-agencies