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City of Ogdensburg – Budget Review (B3-16-20)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … for the City to borrow for operating expenses, as offered in one preliminary budget option. The budget option with the … On October 11, 2016, the City Council adopted a local law to override the tax levy limit in 2017. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/12/07/city-ogdensburg-budget-review-b3-16-20Extra-Classroom Activity (2015-MR-5)
… complete report - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following school districts: Deposit , Dryden , Greene … Manor . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials properly accounted for … sales and donations. Students raise and spend these funds to promote the general welfare, education and morale of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/extra-classroom-activity-2015-mr-5Opinion 91-28
… SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Fund (use of profits for general village purposes) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §94: A … use profits resulting from operation of a water utility for general village purposes. You ask whether a village board … may use surplus moneys in the village's water fund for sewer or other general village purposes. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28School of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… whether there was fraud, waste, or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts. Background The City University of New York School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) was founded in 2003 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accountsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village … visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… The devastating number of job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant increase in the number of residential customers owing money … Allocation of state funds and authorized cost recovery. Analysis Economic and Policy Insights: Distribution of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicContract #C001148 - Printing and Mailing of NYSLRS Member Annual Statements
… to procure printing and mailing services (as detailed in the advertisement posted in the NYS Contract Reporter, CR #2089311) pursuant to its … is limited to New York State small businesses as defined in State Finance Law §160(8), businesses certified pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/c001148DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan
… when excluding federal one-time relief, making clear what my office has been saying since September 2021 : the MTA is … on how it plans to provide quality service for years to come.” Track state and local government spending at Open Book …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) overall return in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsTown of Rossie – Records and Reports and Cash Disbursements (2013M-168)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-rossie-records-and-reports-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-168State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … was needed to balance the budget in 2020-21; however, the property tax levy was $209,000. For the four fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a population of approximately 700. … audit period, the Justices collected approximately $9,500 in fines, fees and surcharges. Key Findings Justices Blain … prepare monthly accountabilities, deposit cash receipts in a timely manner, adequately segregate the court clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243New York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
New York City released its Fiscal Year FY 2023 Executive Budget today totaling $997 billion allocating funds to newly announced agency initiatives and addressing a number of risks in the budget
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetXII.9.F Correcting Payments Processed Against the Incorrect Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to Business Units … these errors upon detection. With the implementation of the Statewide Financial System (SFS), Business Units will … since lapsed, please see Chapter XI, Section 7.D - Refund of Appropriations Against Contract Expenditures . Process and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9f-correcting-payments-processed-against-incorrect-purchase-orderState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… counties, cities, towns and villages across the state to assess whether local officials adequately considered the … $104,572. The director presented questionable quotes to the board and did not properly seek competition for … without documentation of soliciting competition. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… collections are a crucial, yet unstable source of revenue for local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact of little … several regions across the state, especially in counties and municipalities that may already be struggling … City's year-to-year growth calculations. After adjusting for the 2015 correction, however, collections actually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsBolivar-Richburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-92)
… Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Alma, Bolivar, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, Genesee and Wirt, in Allegany County. The District is governed by the Board of … budgeting practices generated approximately $2.1 million in operating surpluses, which caused the unexpended surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedTown of Huntington – Payroll and Legal Services (2013M-28)
… purpose of our audit was to review employee payroll and payments for legal services for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, … Town of Huntington is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 191,000. The Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-huntington-payroll-and-legal-services-2013m-28Village of Rockville Centre – Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities and Information Technology (2013M-63)
… audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over cash receipts from recreational activities and information … Findings The Board has not adopted written policies for cash receipts, segregated critical duties so that one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-informationVillage of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… 18, 2013. Background The Village of Kenmore is located in the Town of Tonawanda in Erie County and has a population … from the Town for accuracy. Our review of the sewer camera log maintained by the Village DPW from July 5, 2011, through … 20 sanitary sewer main breaks. However, the corresponding log of sewer line repairs for the same period did not include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73