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Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… report, Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Report 2014-S-22). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on December 22, 2014, determined whether Parks needs their advance … Preservation: Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (2014-S-22) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followVillage of Holley – Financial Condition of the Water and Sewer Funds (2014M-334)
… to evaluate the financial condition of the Village’s water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2009 through September … Holley is located in the Town of Murray, Orleans County, and has a population of approximately 1,810. The Village is … total approximately $1.78 million. Key Findings The water and sewer funds relied on interfund advances from the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/03/village-holley-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2014m-334Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in … interests of the taxpayers. Key Findings The Board did not effectively manage fund balance and reserve levels, … Always seek competition for professional services or have adequate written agreements for the services provided. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the South Butler Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Determine whether the South Butler Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Town of Barton – Financial Planning (2015M-52)
… October 28, 2014. Background The Town of Barton is located in Tioga County and has a population of approximately 8,900 … a level of acceptable fund balance or properly use money in the town-wide highway equipment reserve. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-barton-financial-planning-2015m-52Village of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Village’s financial operations. Key Findings The … through 2018-19. Underestimated revenues by a total of $151,908 (9.5 percent) and underestimated appropriations by a total of $210,126 (13.1 percent) over the past five years (2013-14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29Town of Hornellsville – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2014M-21)
… adopt structurally balanced budgets with less dependence on using fund balance to finance operations. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/21/town-hornellsville-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2014m-21Town of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately oversee and … The Board did not adequately oversee or manage the Towns ambulance service The Boards general lack of oversight of and policy development for the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the East Moriches Central School District , Orchard Park Central School District , Oysterponds Union Free … complies with the property tax levy limit set by statute. Orchard Park Central School District – School Bus Procurement … audits of the East Moriches Central School District Orchard Park Central School District Oysterponds Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
… homeownership throughout the State. HCR is comprised of several different offices and agencies, including the … the start of the pandemic – HCR had only committed about $98 million, of which less than $5 million has been reimbursed. To meet HUD’s Report 2021-S-10 2 requirements, HCR must expend over $96 million of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingKew Gardens SEP, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… documented, program-related, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual … that Kew Gardens reports to SED on its annual CFRs. The State reimburses DoE for a portion of its payments to Kew … which the extra compensation was paid; $50,851 in excess retirement plan contributions for five employees; $19,120 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/kew-gardens-sep-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCUNY Bulletin No. CU-774.1
… agency instructions for processing the City University of New York (CUNY) 2023 Uniform Allowance Payment for Nursing Titles. Affected … for Successor Agreements, between the City University of New York and various unions including the New York State … agency instructions for processing the City University of New York CUNY 2023 Uniform Allowance Payment for Nursing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-7741-cuny-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-nursing-titlesOpinion 94-11
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (celebration of district fire department's anniversary) TOWN LAW, §176-d: A board of fire commissioners of a fire district generally may not … Whether a board of fire commissioners of a fire district may expend fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11Opinion 88-79
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … ART. VIII, §1; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-h(2): A village may use "program income" derived from a federal Urban Development Action Grant to provide grants or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79XIV.2 Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates – XIV. Special Procedures
… incurred a liability. If the payment is made pursuant to a contract, the obligation date is the date specified in the … the first day the service begins is the Obligation Date. Grant Payments Specific grant program requirements need to be analyzed in order to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv2-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… March 31 and July 31. This includes the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “Fiscal stress scores have improved in several of these cities, but not everyone has smooth sailing ahead,” … Local officials should use their scores to address areas of concern as they prepare their budgets and long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesSalamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… formalizing controls and oversight associated with the payroll function. Key Recommendations Maintain unrestricted … with relevant statutes. Develop and adopt written payroll policies and procedures. … Salamanca City School District Financial Management and Payroll 2017M138 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138Chenango Forks Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-98)
… Therefore, District officials may need to find other funding sources for necessary expenditures in future budgets. … balance and reduce reliance on fund balance as a financing source, while continuing to evaluate and explore ways to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/chenango-forks-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-98Warsaw Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-278)
… by law) or to other reserves established and maintained in compliance with statutory directives. Use available debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/warsaw-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-278Churchville-Chili Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-354)
… $15 million. The District reported year-end unrestricted fund balance that complied with the 4 percent statutory … 2014-15. However, when adding back unused appropriated fund balance, the District actually exceeded the limit in … Develop a plan to reduce the amount of unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/churchville-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-354