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Opinion 96-24
… for principal on obligations issued to finance a fire truck. The establishment of a capital reserve fund for the … for principal on obligations issued to finance a fire truck 1 . As to referendum requirements, a resolution for the … as a particular sort of firefighting vehicle (e.g., pumper truck), must set forth the estimated cost thereof and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Gates Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-10)
… Determine whether the Gates Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials properly planned for long-term financial and capital needs. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly plan for the … Determine whether the Gates Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board and officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/06/07/gates-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-10Town of Nichols – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2022M-185)
… maintained timely, complete and accurate accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) and … did not maintain timely, complete and accurate accounting records to allow the Board and department heads to monitor … paid additional costs of $51,400 to have the accounting records created, the annual financial report (AFR) for 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/24/town-nichols-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-185IX.11.C Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance – IX. Federal Grants
… the Act. In 1985, the OMB issued administrative Circular A-128, Audits of State and Local Governments to provide … local government audits. Combined, the Act and Circular A-128 mandated that grant recipients do the following: Engage … Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) if the entity received $25,000 or more in Federal awards; Cover all of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11c-single-audit-act-1984New York City Economy Continues to Set Records
… New York City employment reached 4.55 million jobs in 2018, the highest level ever recorded, according to a … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is experiencing its largest and longest job … New York City employment reached 455 million jobs in 2018 the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/new-york-city-economy-continues-set-recordsIV.2 Governing State Statutes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… There are numerous State statutes which govern how financial transactions are recorded in the SFS, and many accounting standards that … prescribe financial reporting requirements. The following are the most notable statutes for account code usage in the … There are numerous State statutes which govern how financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv2-governing-state-statutesCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department funds were … and whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for … Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department Misappropriation of Funds 2014M243 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the propriety of the Agency’s financial and operational activities for the … Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency Board Governance 2015M196 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… of the Agency’s financial and operational activities for the period October 1, 2012 through March 12, 2015. … Development, which inappropriately gives the appearance that the Agency is legally affiliated with the Village of … for the three entities. The Agency retains additional rent payments from long-term leases that were executed prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardRombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… in compliance with the law. The Board has not adopted an online banking policy that defines the process for … accounts for operating expenses. Develop and adopt an online banking policy and entering into a comprehensive online banking agreement with the depository. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88SUNY Bulletin No. SU-231
… Schedule Job Aid for each payroll period’s exact date of agency On-Line Transactions Cutoff. NOTE: Please share …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-231-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employeesStatewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… Matters pertaining to noise complaints related to liquor license holders in New York City were addressed separately, … fine on the licensee and/or suspend, cancel, or revoke the license. The Authority has a total of 96 types of licenses … types of permits. Our audit focused on the largest retail license types (On Premises Liquor, Grocery Store Beer, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewalsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… $27,000 in property taxes and more than $8,000 of the dog licensing fees and other fees. She submitted monthly reports … falsely claimed that she turned over portions of the dog licensing money to the county treasurer. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementNew York Local Government Assistance Corporation
… The goals are identified as follows: The issuance of up to $4.7 billion in long-term Corporation bonds to finance certain local assistance payments due from the … amounts necessary for the issuance of such LGAC bonds) to help eliminate the State’s reliance on the annual issuance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgacVillage of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)
… a schedule. Information should include pay rate changes, seasonal appointments, seasonal hires and annual appointments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-hunter-cash-receipts-and-board-oversight-2015m-254Progress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - January 2008
The MTA operates the largest and most diverse transportation system in the nation, and keeping it secure entails significant challenges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2008.pdfProgress Report: MTA Capital Security Program - November 2008
The MTA operates the largest and most diverse transportation system in the nation, and keeping it secure entails significant challenges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2009.pdfNFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
Determine whether NFC Development Corporation (Corporation) officials awarded projects in accordance with established guidelines and ensured businesses’ compliance with agreements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/nfc-development-corporation-2021-11.pdfEnvironmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy Report
We consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in our investment process because they can influence both risks and returns.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/esg-strategy-report.pdfWest Seneca Fire District #4 – Procurement (2020M-52)
Determine if District officials are obtaining competitive pricing in compliance with the District’s procurement policy and General Municipal Law (GML).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/west-seneca-district-4-2020-52.pdf