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Use of State Appropriations
… New York Wine and Grape Foundation (Foundation) has spent State funding in compliance with relevant statutory and … authority, located in Canandaigua, which supports New York State’s wine and grape industry through research, promotion, … industry, and has six employees. The Foundation receives State funding through a contract with the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… a performance accountability system, oversees the licensing of numerous professions, certifies teachers, and … and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (2013-S-58) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsEssex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… Departments’ internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, to … Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is … fiscal year were $73.9 million. Key Findings Cash receipts and disbursements were not processed in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… over information technology (IT) and financial activities for the period September 1, 2015 through December 1, 2016. … is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. Expenditures for the 2015-16 fiscal year were approximately $85 million. … in accordance with GML. Establish written procedures for the claims process that communicates the claims auditor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialHealth Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… Background The Health Sciences Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and is governed by a Board of … $4.8 million. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that all contracts for goods and services were properly awarded. … procedure documentation and inconsistencies were found in the purchasing practices/competitive bid process outlined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-21120-Year Benefit (Section 384-d) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… is: Service as a firefighter or police officer under the 20-year plan; Service as a member or officer of the New … Social Security Law (RSSL). You must separate from service on the last day of the month following the month in which you turn 65. If you are over age 65 when your employer adopts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/20-year-benefit-section-384-dVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… benefit at the earliest possible date, file a retirement application within 90 days before you become eligible. If we receive your retirement application after you become eligible, your vested retirement will be effective on the date the application is received. Remember, it is up to you to file a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitCanajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board adopted realistic budgets and … York State Real Property Tax Law, ranging from 6.9 percent to 8.3 percent of the ensuing year’s appropriations. … press-numbered receipts or sales reports were not remitted to the central treasurer and adequate profit and loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraAttica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices and … than $1.7 million of surplus funds from the general fund to the debt service fund from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013 to reduce the general fund’s unrestricted fund balance to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… fund budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $47 million. Key Findings For the last four years, … deficit of $1.4 million at the end of the 2012-13 fiscal year due to operating deficits over multiple years. Because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… 26, 2014. Background The Hamburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Hamburg, Boston, Eden and Orchard … not sufficiently detailed for the taxpayer to know exactly what work was to be performed and what furnishings and equipment were going to be purchased. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Gouverneur Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-351)
… The Gouverneur Central School District is located in the Town of Antwerp in Jefferson County and the Towns of DeKalb, Edwards, Fowler, Gouverneur, Hermon, Macomb, Pitcarin and Rossie in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/gouverneur-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-351Lyndonville Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-143)
… plan for the future use of the capital reserves. There is no evidence that debt reserve has ever been used towards debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lyndonville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-143Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-226)
… the debt service fund, $1.1 million in the agency fund’s group health insurance account and $429,000 in excessive … develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plan that addresses the use of reserves and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-226DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $183.5 Billion
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) reached a record estimated value of $183.5 billion as of the close of the state fiscal year on … the nation’s best-managed and best-funded pension plans. The New York State and Local Retirement System provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1835-billionFund Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… resources— cash or liquid assets that are available to pay current obligations (or will be soon). Funds represent … spending for particular purposes. The General Fund is used to report sources of funds and expenditures that are not required to be accounted for in another separate fund. In New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/fund-financial-dataUtica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… and its spending did not exceed the budget. However, they relied heavily on appropriations of fund balance in the … source and continue to evaluate and explore ways to cut costs and/or increase revenues. Ensure adequate fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341South Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… The South Colonie Central School District is located in the Towns of Colonie and Guilderland in Albany County, and the Town of Niskayuna in Schenectady County. The District is governed by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company , Town of Ithaca and … are accurately billed for all fuel used. For access to state and local government spending, public authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $254.1 Billion at End of First Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the estimated value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) was $254.1 … to increase accountability and transparency. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2541-billion-end-first-quarter