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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 28% of Lost Jobs Have Been Regained Through July; in NYC, 17% While New York State has regained more than one in four of the jobs it lost in March and April, the unprecedented scale of losses due to … While New York State has regained more than one in four of the jobs it lost in March and April the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020Conesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… Background The Conesus No. 1 Fire District is located in Livingston County and is governed by the Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… these years and did not include more than $3.7 million in intended reserve funding. In addition, the Board has not adopted comprehensive … District officials retained an annual average of $798,735 in the debt service fund over the past four years (2013-14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Crown Point – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Essex County) The … and ensure that sales were properly accounted for. City of Yonkers – Budget Review (Westchester County) Auditors have … the 2019-20 budget materially complies with the provisions of the Fiscal Agent Act. However, they identified issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Washingtonville Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-45)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s management of reserve funds for the … annual report of reserve funds is prepared and submitted to the Board. Determine if the Unemployment Insurance … fund balance is reasonable and use any surplus amount to reduce real property taxes or finance one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/washingtonville-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-45Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74)
… and implement policies and procedures, including a secondary review, to ensure all PILOTs are billed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/24/rensselaer-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2021m-74Commack Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Fuel Inventory (2015M-90)
… Board of Education, operates eight schools with more than 6,900 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $183.2 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/commack-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-fuel-inventoryTown of Covington – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-24)
… and as required by Town Law. The Tax Collector made one payment totaling approximately $800,000 to the County … and penalties to the Supervisor, which were collected for late real property tax payments. Recommendations The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/03/town-covington-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-24-0Pembroke Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-31)
… through December 4, 2015. Background The Pembroke Central School District is located in the Towns of Pembroke, Darien, … Pembroke Central School District Financial Management 2016M31 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/pembroke-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-31Town of Webb Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-140)
… The Town of Webb Union Free School District is located in the Town of Webb in Herkimer County and the Town of Forestport in Oneida County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/town-webb-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-140Campbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-16-6)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/13/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-16-6Village of Clinton – Financial Management (2014M-316)
… only the claims that have been audited and approved for payment by the Board, except where allowed by law. Require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-clinton-financial-management-2014m-316Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… transfer $114,895 into the retirement reserve. While it is a prudent practice for officials to save for future expenditures, without a reserve fund policy there is a risk that the District may overfund reserves which can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157York Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-96)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the York Central School District (District) Board of Education … Determine whether the York Central School District District Board of Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-96Lancaster Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-37)
… (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserve funds. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance and reserve funds. The Board and District officials: … percent). Appropriated, on average, $2.8 million of fund balance that was not used. Did not use reserves in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-37South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… and did not adopt or enforce key financial policies. As a result: The Treasurer lacked guidance to adequately perform … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Town of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… April 8, 2013. Background The Town of Humphrey is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of approximately … supported, except for sales tax and fund balance estimates in the general fund. The Board has been adopting budgets that consistently underestimate sales tax revenues. In addition, on an annual basis, the Board appropriates fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116Gates-Chili Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-53)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adopted realistic budgets and effectively managed fund balance and reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/gates-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-53Opinion 92-16
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts for rental of room owned by officer and used in official duties) … PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and Duties (rental of home as office) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (payment of … for public work ( Davies v Mayor , 83 NY 207; Albion Industrial Center v Town of Albion , 62 AD2d 478, 405 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16Opinion 92-18
… discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (solid waste generation fee); (retroactively) LANDFILL -- Town (imposition of solid waste generation fee) LOCAL LAWS -- Fees (imposition of solid waste generation fee by town) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND … Whether the town by local law may impose the solid waste generation fee as either a user charge or a benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18