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Controls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds
… Department of Finance accurately accounts for Court, Trust and Bail funds. This audit covered from January 1, 2011 … Section 2601 of the New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules requires that all moneys paid into the New York … or no heirs able or willing to administer the estates), and other miscellaneous funds. Finance's Court Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-fundsDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… or their workers to maintain a culture of secrecy about these negative experiences in the workplace. What … and ethnic disparities identified, along with information about any impediments faced in collecting this data and the … companies in the Fund’s portfolio requesting information about board and workforce DEI policies and practices. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesLe Roy Central School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-110)
… unemployment insurance reserve totaled $658,000, enough to pay average annual unemployment expenditures for more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/le-roy-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-110Morley Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-154)
… were safeguarded. As a result, the former Treasurer was able to misappropriate $64,972 of Company funds from January … 178 personal purchases totaling $19,572 using a Company debit card. These improper transactions went undetected because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/03/22/morley-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-154Pembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2023M-136)
… As a result, collections were not recorded and deposited in a timely manner, and unsupported disbursements were … One club advisor did not deposit more than $3,500 in club fundraising activities until our audit began, which … Ensure that all ECA activity is performed and recorded in compliance with the Board-adopted policy. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2023m-136Monterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… oversight. As a result, the Treasurer and Fire Chief were able to initiate non-Company transactions without detection by making purchases with the Company’s bank debit card and on the Company’s credit with vendors. The Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17XVI.3.B Fund Accounting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… The most significant General Fund revenue source is taxes. Federal Special Revenue Funds Federal Special Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3b-fund-accountingTown of East Hampton - Budget Review (B21-7-11)
… General Part Town, Highway, Solid Waste/Recycling and Airport) as a cushion against unforeseen events. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b21-7-11Village of Millbrook - Financial Operations and Procurement (2018M-135)
… safeguarded. Village officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and applicable … subject to the competitive bidding thresholds are made in accordance with General Municipal Law. Village officials … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-millbrook-financial-operations-and-procurement-2018m-135Town of Albion – Financial Management (2021M-29)
… not structurally balanced. The Board used fund balance to finance operations, resulting in the four main operating … balance declining from $1,165,418 as of January 1, 2018 to $403,003 as of December 31, 2020, a decrease of 65 percent. If the Board continues to use fund balance at the current levels, it could deplete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-albion-financial-management-2021m-29XIV.14.K SUNY and CUNY Senior Colleges Funds and Public Benefit Corporations – XIV. Special Procedures
… government-wide financial statements of the State. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14k-suny-and-cuny-senior-colleges-funds-and-public-benefit-corporationsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) estimated rate of return for the … 31, 2013 at $160.7 billion. "The New York State Common Retirement Fund enjoyed a robust third quarter that saw … increase accountability and transparency. About the Common Retirement Fund New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsII.4.A Minimum Financial Reporting Requirements – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… statements consist of the following: Statement of Net Position (reporting government-wide) Statement of … the Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds to the Statement of Net Position Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes … Funds to the Statement of Activities Statement of Net Position – Proprietary Funds (emphasizing major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4a-minimum-financial-reporting-requirementsFederal funds to New York City: Child Care and Development Block Grant
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.575) is the primary federal program that provides child care assistance to low-income working families.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-child-care-and-development-block-grant.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), which amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), distributes federal funding to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-title-I-grants-to-local-educational-agencies.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… in Myrtle Beach and New York City, fees for PayPal, Amazon and iTunes, and designer handbags, liquor and cooking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftOpinion 88-21
… and unauthorized "tax" against subdivision developers since the payments were for general governmental … rooms, the imposition of the charges upon subdivision developers begins to resemble an unconstitutional "tax" or an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-21Taxes and Interest
… interest bearing such as bank accounts, utility refunds and certain court funds. Interest is paid for a period of … rate is set by the New York State Department of Tax and Finance and is updated quarterly. Claims involving securities, such … bearing items such as bank accounts utility refunds and certain court funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… on this investigation. The case was investigated by First Deputy Inspector General Ivette Morales under the supervision of Inspector General Andrew Sein, Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Investigations Dominick Zarrella, and First Deputy Commissioner Daniel Cort. Comptroller DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-scheme