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Silver Creek Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-153)
… not properly manage fund balance and reserves, resulting in more taxes being levied than were needed to fund … deficits when it had operating surpluses; the swing in operational results totaled $9.7 million. As of June 30, … with the statutory limit. Reduce overfunded reserves in accordance with applicable statutes. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/silver-creek-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-153IX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability. Some grant’s period of funds availability terminates on September … These are considered M-Year grants. For example, a federal grant award with a one-year grant period of October 1, 2014 - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationBayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Fund Balance Management (2021M-116)
… On average, the Board annually appropriated $2.4 million of fund balance that was not needed to pay operational expenses because operating surpluses of about $1 million were realized. When unused appropriated … to 4.9 percentage points. Although we informed officials of the excess fund balance during our audit fieldwork, this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-managementXIII.1 Employee Expense Reimbursement Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… This chapter provides an overview of reimbursable expenses to State employees. Most employee expenses will be reimbursed through the Travel and Expense … module in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Employee expenses reimbursed through the Travel and Expense module …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii1-employee-expense-reimbursement-overviewTown of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located in Onondaga County and has a population … Town of Salina Information Technology 2013M256 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256Andes Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-250)
… use. During this time, real property taxes have increased from $2.5 million in 2009 to $2.7 million in 2013. Key … funds to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or other reserves established and maintained in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/andes-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-250Town of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… evaluated, planned and managed in accordance with the license agreement with the State. Submit annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… money in a timely manner. In fact, the tax collector’s records were insufficient to determine whether she deposited … New York State Town Law. In addition, the tax collector’s records included an unidentified bank balance of $4,637 as of … authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFormer Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… John Hubbard. Rosenthal, 63, of Delhi, was charged today with third-degree grand larceny for allegedly misstating his sick and leave accruals from … for working with my staff to expose this alleged crime.” “I greatly appreciate the work of the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.81 … to control expenses.” The 1.81 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts as well as 10 … cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentNanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s financial … not-for-profit organization which was located in the Towns of Nanticoke and Lisle in Broome County. The Department, … Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department Misappropriation of Funds 2015M3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsOpinion 88-37
… vehicle to be used as a police car may be financed by the issuance of capital notes only when the vehicle is purchased … of five automobiles to be used as police cars by the issuance of a capital note. Section 28.00(a) of the Local … to be used as a police car may be financed with the issuance of capital notes or bonds only when the vehicle is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37DiNapoli: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… that these properties are managed responsibly and that tenant apartments are safe, well-maintained, and affordable.” … reports to HPD, limiting the agency’s ability to monitor tenant safety. Clinton Towers (2 buildings, 397 units, … the need for stronger oversight, real accountability, and tenant protections that prioritize stability and safe living …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditionsState Police Bulletin No. SP-258
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies processing instructions for Supervisory Responsibility Pay for employees represented … code and will be paid in the same check date that the SCP is processed. Retirement Information: The Supervisory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-258-retroactive-changes-supervisory-responsibility-pay-employees-stateDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1,506 contracts valued at $2.27 … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1506 contracts valued at $227 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberDiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… Thomas DiNapoli’s report provides some excellent news for Brooklyn, including 4.4 percent job growth in 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsRecord of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… were worked. But, for those who don’t, determining the number of days they’ve worked requires a different process. … are not work-related from the calculation of the average number of days worked per month. Appropriate Work Examples Answering constituent phone calls Attending municipality-sponsored events …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget
… and $4.4 billion lower than projections in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) 2024 Updated Executive Budget Financial … declines include a forecasted reduction in tax receipts of $3.5 billion, or 3.2%. This follows a decrease in tax revenues of 7.8% in SFY 2022-23. Lower collections were primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budgetSelected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services properly administered the Employee … July 2021. About the Program The New York City Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) mission is to help “unlock … with up to four employees that had a decline in revenue of at least 25% were eligible to receive a grant covering 40% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesTown of Edinburg – Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-68)
… sound fiscal decisions, ensuring that the town complies with various laws and maintaining the public’s trust. The … monthly bank reconciliations or maintain check registers with running cash balances for the Town’s checking accounts, … a bookkeeper, and the current Supervisor began working with her to set up a new accounting system and reconstruct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-edinburg-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-68