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2024 Stewardship Priorities & Proxy Voting Guideline Updates
The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance Program actively engages with the Fund’s public equity portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of environmental and social factors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/2024-stewardhip-priorities-and-proxy-voting-guideline-updates.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Leicester , City of Newburgh , Niagara County Court and Trust , Village of Scottsville and the Town of Ulster . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … Town of Leicester City of Newburgh Niagara County Court and Trust Village of Scottsville and the Town of Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Elmira Fire District No. 1 – Long-Term Planning (2025M-51)
… to analyze reserve balance trends and forward to April 2, 2025 to estimate vehicle replacement costs, useful life and … to the Board. The District’s budgeted appropriations for 2025 totaled $920,505 and the District’s vehicle capital … five vehicles at or beyond their useful life estimates in 2025. We estimated that the total vehicle replacement cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/town-elmira-fire-district-no-1-long-term-planning-2025m-51North Colonie Central School District - Extra-Classroon Activity Funds (2019M-144)
… properly accounted for extra-classroom activity (ECA) fund collections and disbursements. Key Findings Student … properly accounted for extraclassroom activity ECA fund collections and disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/13/north-colonie-central-school-district-extra-classroon-activity-fundsTown of Salem – Financial Management (2015M-295)
… practices for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background The Town of Salem is located in … practices for the period January 1 2013 through June 30 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-salem-financial-management-2015m-295Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-19)
… The Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District is located in Schenectady County. The District is governed by the Board … claims processing function that allow claims to be audited in a timely manner and in accordance with District policy and Education Law. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/rotterdam-mohonasen-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-19Wyoming Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-67)
… Key Findings Officials annually appropriated portions of fund balance toward the subsequent year’s budget that were … consistently overestimated appropriations. Unrestricted fund balance consistently exceeded the statutory limit. The … realistic estimates of appropriations and the use of fund balance in the annual budget. Ensure that unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/wyoming-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-67Massena Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-21)
Massena Central School District Financial Condition 2016M21
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/massena-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-21Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District – Financial Condition (2016M-341)
… June 30, 2016. Background The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in … BellmoreMerrick Central High School District Financial Condition 2016M341 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/bellmore-merrick-central-high-school-district-financial-condition-2016mDeRuyter Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-119)
… students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $10 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/21/deruyter-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-119Goshen Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-46)
… that addresses accumulating and using reserve funds. The tax certiorari reserve was overfunded by approximately $2.1 … balances will be used to finance related costs. Review the tax certiorari reserve to determine whether the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/goshen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-46Rensselaer City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-286)
… Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District, which operates one school … structurally balanced general fund budgets, resulting in operating deficits that were larger than planned and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/rensselaer-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-286East Aurora Union Free School District – High School Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2016M-163)
… Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $31 million. The District’s high … receipts and disbursed $188,000 during the 2014-15 fiscal year. Key Findings Not all ECA fund receipts were deposited … that student treasurers maintain ledgers throughout the year. Update the ECA fund policy to provide specific guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/24/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-high-school-extra-classroomJamestown City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-120)
… fiscal year were $76 million. Key Findings To bridge the funding gap in the 2015-16 budget, District officials expect … on fund balance, reserves and other one-time financing sources. Develop and adopt a fund balance policy that … to anticipated, significant changes in expenditures, and funding sources for operations and capital needs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/jamestown-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-120Addison Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-30)
… result in the appropriation of fund balance and reserve funds that will not be used. Review all reserves and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/addison-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-30Town of Dresden – Financial Condition and Town Clerk Operations (2016M-369)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition … January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2016. Background The Town of Dresden is located in Washington County and has … Town of Dresden Financial Condition and Town Clerk Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dresden-financial-condition-and-town-clerk-operations-2016m-369Village of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… activities. As a result, total general fund balance for fiscal year-end 2021-22 was overstated by $571,719, the … ensure the airport is self-sufficient. Collect delinquent real property taxes. Maintain proper accounting records and provide the Board with adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14Town of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… financial activity including accurate beginning balance sheet account balances. Ensure that all accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113Town of Gorham – Budgeting (2023M-181)
… fund as of December 31, 2022. Budget transfers were made at year end, rather than as necessary throughout the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-budgeting-2023m-181Brockport Central School District - Financial Management (2023M-107)
… manage fund balance and reserves. From the 2017-18 through 2021- 22 fiscal years: The approved budgets made it appear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/12/brockport-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-107