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Bemus Point Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-216)
… The District improperly restricted more than $260,000 in its trust and agency fund. As of June 30, 2019, surplus … comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. District officials … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/14/bemus-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-216Oversight 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.pdfFederal 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.pdfOpinion 94-11
… discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (celebration of district fire department's … celebration of the fire department consists of a dinner and coincides with the annual inspection dinner for the fire … of this Office (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-196, p 209) and ask if that opinion still reflects our views. In the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $178.1 Billion
… with private equity, opportunistic alternatives and real estate delivering returns of 9.12, 4.00 and 13.14 percent, … Equities -8.54% 13.1% Private Equity 9.12% 7.8% Real Estate 13.14% 6.9% Global Equities -3.61% 4.6% TIPS** 2.26% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1781-billionIX.12.M Journal Vouchers – IX. Federal Grants
… Generally, journal voucher payments are used to: Reimburse service-providing state agencies for goods or services rendered to, or on behalf of the first state agency; or Reimburse a … are considered interest neutral. Agencies are required to make every effort to properly allocate state voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12m-journal-vouchersVII.9 Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… an employer, for Retirement plans, Social Security, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Worker's Compensation, … bargaining units. Indirect costs are agency or central service agency costs that cannot be directly associated with … all of the FBIC invoice detail by fund of a specific GLBU (customer) during a specific time period. To run the NYAR0260, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-overviewVII.9 Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… an employer, for Retirement plans, Social Security, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Worker's Compensation, … bargaining units. Indirect costs are agency or central service agency costs that cannot be directly associated with … all of the FBIC invoice detail by fund of a specific GLBU (customer) during a specific time period. To run the NYAR0260, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds
… Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 General Fund HUD … Redevelopment Route 7 Construction Fund Other Governmental Funds Total Governmental Funds REVENUES: Property taxes $51,173,436 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-1IX.8.B Interest on Advance Payments to Vendors – IX. Federal Grants
… In some instances, payments are made to vendors, including sub-recipients, before the vendors have … the funds, the agency should require the funds be returned to the State. In such instances the agency should calculate … than $25, agencies should require that amount be paid to the State. Once the interest payment is received, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8b-interest-advance-payments-vendorsXI.12 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The management of contractual agreements is a critical aspect of government contracting and ensuring … The management of contractual agreements is a critical aspect of government contracting and ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12-overviewDeposit Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-204)
… Audit Objective Determine whether District officials took action to effectively manage the financial condition of the … Determine whether District officials took action to effectively manage the financial condition of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/08/deposit-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-204DiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… put to use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application check-off box to support New York’s organ … then jumped to more than $124,000 when the $1 license application check-off box was instituted in 2009. … put to use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application checkoff box to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateTown of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… bank accounts. The funds should have been remitted to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor), a school district or refunded to taxpayers. Most of the unremitted funds or $84,757 should have been returned to taxpayers who overpaid their taxes; only a limited number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106DiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… stable, long-term results that ensure continued retirement security for our members for generations to come.” The Fund's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… site. An unannounced visit to the Tarrytown Station found one conductor was not at his assigned post when a train made a stop. Key Recommendations Monitor employees' time and … workers, and other Metro-North employees when trains stop at a station during ongoing track work. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Estimated First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) … The New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-estimated-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… Legislation proposed by DiNapoli's office was enacted to improve the pace at which tax check-off contributions are put … to improve transparency and accountability for how the funds are used. Key findings include: Through SFY … and Operation; Women's Cancers Education and Prevention; Mental Illness Anti-Stigma; and NYS Teen Health Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsExtra-Classroom Activity (2015-MR-5)
… $64,000, or 23 percent, lacked appropriate support at the club level. Key Recommendations The Board should adopt, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/extra-classroom-activity-2015-mr-5