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Opinion 91-62
… REAL PROPERTY -- Gifts (from village to school district public library) -- Conveyance (with reservation of right to … LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gift of property from village to public library) VILLAGE LAW, §1-102; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, … by local law, may transfer a building to a school district public library without consideration, subject to the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… To effectively manage your local government’s capital assets, … you must develop a long-term plan. The plan should address how you monitor and maintain assets and how much you can spend within your budget. By developing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Tivoli , Village of Tuckahoe and the City of Yonkers . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … finance operating expenditures which will not be available in future years. In addition, the city plans to borrow up to $13 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 842
… of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for processing adjustments and changes. Affected Employees … the State of New York and both CSEA and M/C. It provides for October 1, 2008, increases in Location Pay to $3,026 and … between the State of New York and PEF and provides for October 1, 2008, increases in Location Pay to $3,026 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/842-october-1-2008-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-payDiNapoli: Local Tax Cap Will Be Two Percent in 2022
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2022 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal … announced today. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 … Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for 2022 for local governments that operate on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-tax-cap-will-be-two-percent-2022Full- and Part-Time Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… ÷ 260 days or annual earnings reported ÷ (State’s hourly minimum wage × 2,000) *As reported by your employer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/full-and-part-time-service-creditComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … for departmental cash receipts or implemented procedures to provide guidance for employees when recording transactions to help ensure financial reports are accurate and reliable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Balance Sheet Governmental Funds
… CT 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Balance Sheet Governmental Funds December 31, 2002 General Fund HUD … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Sample City Balance Sheet Governmental Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-2Newark Central School District – Financial Condition and Claims Processing (2016M-267)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition management and … and appropriated fund balance and reserves were not used to finance operations as budgeted. The District did not … be accumulated and how and when the funds will be used to finance related costs. The District has not developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/newark-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-claims-processingLaurens Central School District – Budgeting and Reserves (2013M-135)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s budgeting practices … in Otsego County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises five elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/laurens-central-school-district-budgeting-and-reserves-2013m-135Town of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… The Town of Coeymans is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 7,400 residents. The … five-member Town Board which comprises the Town Supervisor and four Board members. The Town’s 2012 fiscal year budget … payroll clerk’s duties include making changes to salaries and wages but she is also capable of submitting data changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186Cleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… three year period ending June 30, 2013, District officials have consistently over-estimated expenditures by a total of $12.2 million and increased the tax levy by 5.4 percent. These budgeting … Board over-estimated expenditures by between $3 million and $4 million annually, thus negating any benefit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through October 9, 2013. … elected Common Council is the legislative body responsible for managing City operations. The City’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $32 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330Town of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review capital project finances for the period January 1, … for 2017 totaled $5.1 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a bond resolution before issuing a bond … 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-161Watertown City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-85)
Watertown City School District Financial Condition 2016M85
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/watertown-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-85Groton Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-288)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period … that benefits taxpayers. Transfer excess reserve funds to unassigned fund balance, where allowed by law, or to other reserves established and maintained in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/09/groton-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-288Watervliet City School District – Fiscal Stress (2014M-149)
… 31, 2014. Background The Watervliet City School District is located in the City of Watervliet and the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The District, which is governed by a Board of Education, serves approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/11/07/watervliet-city-school-district-fiscal-stress-2014m-149Town of Pulteney – Financial Condition (2021M-24)
… actually available, after retaining a reasonable amount for the next year. Appropriated more fund balance to finance … with budgetary deficits. Did not adopt realistic budgets for each fund from 2017 through 2020. Did not adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-financial-condition-2021m-24Southern Cayuga Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-77)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage … Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/southern-cayuga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-77