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V.3.C Funds and Fund Accounting – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… Fund captures a fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts (real … on specific activities or meeting certain objectives in accordance with New York State law. Fund is required on … Fund groupings and one to capture the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) basis of Fund groupings. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3c-funds-and-fund-accountingDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsWest Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… January 1, 2009, through November 28, 2012. Background The West Seneca Fire District #6 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of West Seneca and the County of Erie in which it is located. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14Endwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over financial operations … The Board did not audit and approve 63 disbursements prior to payment, totaling $149,505. We reviewed 64 disbursements … expenses for mutual aid. The payroll vendor has access to a District bank account with a significant amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Scio, Town of Sheridan and the Snyder Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … County) The town board did not ensure that fuel supplies in the parks department were adequately safeguarded and … was recorded with no corresponding deposits; 10 cases totaling $2,520 were reported to the DMV as paid, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… and is a real endorsement of the strong entrepreneurial spirit which exists in Northern Ireland’s business community. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… New York City’s transportation and warehousing sector … than the city’s private sector as a whole (73%), according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … said. “Transportation and warehousing is crucial to keep New York City’s economy moving. As goods continue to be moved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eDiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… contained in our audit. While Mayor Madden is new to his position, he is acting decisively to prevent the city from falling back into an unmanageable position, although this will be a significant challenge.” … of projects; Independent audits of the city’s financial statements from 2012 through 2014 were not completed in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … City of Long Beach Budget Review B7169 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… established and funded a liability reserve to $800,000 for a purpose that was not permissible. Owego-Apalachin … District officials did not develop reasonable estimates for expenditures and use of fund balance in the annual … close to the actual revenues received, expenditures for fiscal years 2008-09 through 2012-13 were significantly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… proposal aimed at helping local governments across New York improve their long-term budget planning. The bill … proposal aimed at helping local governments across New York improve their longterm budget planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingSelected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… transactions is not readily apparent; especially in cases where facility staff still did the work of obtaining prices, selecting vendors and picking up the purchased products. These purchases raise certain issues that we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … with the New York State Office of General Services to receive state contract pricing for diesel and heating fuel … – Budget Review (Orange County) The city continues to rely on one-time revenue from the sale of real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… primarily from Medicaid and other public health costs as well as education. Year-to-date tax collections of $67.8 … $3.1 billion (27.8 percent) higher than last February 28. This unusually high balance is due largely to strong … Revenue, Debt Service and Capital Projects funds, as well as funds from the federal government. The report is now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… and $698.2 million for the City. The 2023-24 budget is $52.1 million more than the City’s budget for 2022-23, an … settlements in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge … agreements are reached. The City’s contingency reserve is less than 1 percent of the City’s general fund budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers' financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … New York Office of the State Comptroller City of Yonkers Budget Review B2266 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6XII.8.H Voucher Mass Approval – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides online agencies with guidance on how to request voucher mass approval functionality for use on … This section provides online agencies with guidance on how to request voucher mass approval functionality for use on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8h-voucher-mass-approvalTown of Parma – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-96)
… adequate revenues to the town-outside-village (TOV) highway fund, which caused the TOV highway fund to report a deficit fund balance since 2007. At … the Board appropriated nonexistent fund balance in the highway fund budget for three of the last five fiscal years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-parma-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-96Town of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … Key Findings The Supervisor has assigned accounting duties to the bookkeeper, but has not provided sufficient oversight. … and the Board was not provided with monthly budget-to-actual reports. The bookkeeper has not filed annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309City of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… audit was to review the City’s financial management system for the period January 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162