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DiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery
… recovery, but its overall course remains uneven and has created tremendous uncertainty,” DiNapoli said. “At its … the need for layoffs or service cuts, and achieve the 3% cost savings directed by the Mayor. However, it could … was trying to expand educational services. It’s unclear how the city can meet its plan to add more than 13,300 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recoveryNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… High Unemployment Rate as Nation’s Recovered The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic placed an outsized strain on parents … to a desire for flexible work. FIGURE 1 – Unemployment Rates for Male and Female Workers with Children in New York … awarded contracts, the majority were owned by White women. Wage Gap Could Mean Sustained Poverty for Women During the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceTown of Hyde Park - Payroll and Time Records (2018M-225)
… Findings Town officials established adequate procedures to ensure that payroll and time records were accurate. We … timesheet files instead of printing paper copies to file. Officials agreed with our recommendation and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-hyde-park-payroll-and-time-records-2018m-225State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Superstorm Sandy Anniversary
… Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement on the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy: “Two years after … economic challenges. Even now, New Yorkers are relying on state government to provide resources. I hope that the new laws recommended by my office are helping communities pay storm expenses. Whether to expedite contracts or report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-superstorm-sandy-anniversaryComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Rosh Hashanah
… “As families and communities gather together to celebrate, we have time to reflect on last year and look forward to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-rosh-hashanahPittsford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-129)
… Recommendations Certify payrolls prior to the distribution of paychecks and processing of direct deposits. Routinely review the payroll process for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/pittsford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-129Seminars for Local Officials
… is not an easy task and that finding time in your schedule for essential training to enhance your fiscal oversight responsibilities can be difficult. For that reason, OSC’s Local Official Training Unit offers seminars for municipal and school district governing boards and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… brochure [pdf- 2006] Provisions of Education Law require the trustees or board of education (board) of most school … establishing an audit committee charter. A sample charter is provided at the end of this guidance. This sample charter … faith, in a manner they reasonably believe to be in the best interests of the Committee and the District with such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateEnglish Language Learners Programs
… York, with the number of ELL students outside of New York City increasing 8% from 2019-20 to 2022-23. Part 154 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsAccounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdfFiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board
This session will discuss some key functions including budget responsibilities, interim reporting, the audit of claims, and the annual audit requirements. We will also provide resources available to assist in these oversight activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-oversight-responsibilities-governing-board-041223.pdfSelected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses (2020-N-10)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services properly administered the Employee Retention Grant program. We also examined whether SBS implemented the recommendations in the Small Business First Report.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20n10.pdfInternal Controls for Tax Collection Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we discuss internal controls over the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting responsibilities for tax collection in Towns and Villages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/internal-controls-for-tax-collection-11-10-2021.pdfTown of Lysander - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-221)
… renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations The … before granting exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure … previously granted exemptions are supported and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-lysander-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-221Town of Augusta - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-230)
… renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations Ensure … before granting exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure … previously granted exemptions are supported and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/24/town-augusta-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-230Town of Lenox - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-242)
… the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Finding We reviewed 101 properties with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-lenox-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-242Putnam County – Probation Department Collection of Revenue (2014M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Probation Department’s revenue collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/putnam-county-probation-department-collection-revenue-2014m-5Village of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)
… the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in accordance with the Village’s purchasing policy. Key … the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-depew-purchasing-2018m-158Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 125 agricultural, senior citizens and veterans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173Islip Union Free School District – Payroll (2017M-291)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials paid employee … of Islip in Suffolk County. The District is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations … Recommendations There were no written recommendations as a result of this audit. … Islip Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/islip-union-free-school-district-payroll-2017m-291