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Essex County – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-177)
… of fund balance to finance operations. The County’s enterprise health fund and enterprise refuse and garbage fund were not self-sufficient … that interfund advances from the general fund to the enterprise funds were fully repaid by the close of the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/15/essex-county-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-177III.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… name(s) in which the confidential information resides. Imaging and Attachments In addition, there may be … with Chapter XIV, Section 9 - Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance of this Guide. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-informationDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to … Local governments in New York levied a total of $366 billion in property taxes in 2019 an increase of 24 percent over 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesSyracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine purchases from selected vendors for the period July 1, 2010, to December 31, 2012, and the student enrollment and billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andState Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… State Authority Contracts Under the Public Authorities Reform Act of 2009 , the Comptroller is authorized , at his … Exempt State Authority Contracts The Public Authorities Reform Act of 2009 specifically exempts from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-nyReporting Member Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… information that may affect your present or future payroll processing for Section 414(h): Contributions are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-member-contributionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Washingtonville Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … and use of reserve funds. One reserve, the unemployment insurance reserve, was not supported by a plan or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audit and approve claims in accordance with town law for 20 of the 100 check disbursements totaling $9,625 that were reviewed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … adopted budgets. As a result, from 2014 through 2016, fund balance in the general fund declined from about $478,000 to … fund from $31,503 to $3,521 (89 percent). Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 91-38
… upon the proper return of all the additional sets. If a non bidder properly returns all sets of the plans and … must be returned by a city to unsuccessful bidders and non bidders. General Municipal Law, §102 provides that, … the political subdivision to make partial reimbursement to non bidders and unsuccessful bidders for the timely return in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-38Cattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-68)
… 19, 2012. Background Cattaraugus County is located in the southwest portion of New York State and has a … not maintain one or more pieces of required documentation in the files for 19 of these children, for whom the County … reports. Monitor and pursue delinquent loan payments in accordance with the MDLF Operations Manual. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/05/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-68State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… 2017, city officials balanced the budget using primarily casino revenue, averaging $9 million, and fund balance, … deplete available fund balance. Assuming no additional casino revenue is received, the city will have a projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… funds. As a result, the board reduced its transparency of financial operations, and the public did not have an … a multiyear capital plan or clearly identify the source of funding for the capital reserves as a part of the … County) The board did not procure a $748,676 pumper truck in accordance with statutory requirements and good business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
Determine whether the school districts (Districts) used resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/mental-health-training-component-of-the-new-york-state-save-act-2022-ms-1.pdfTupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
Determine whether complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports were maintained to allow Tupper Lake Central School District (District) officials to effectively manage the District’s financial operations and capital projects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/tupper-lake-2021-14.pdfLead Contamination of State Armories (2019-S-50) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has implemented adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are detected.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s50-response.pdfResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come.
Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York (2017-S-21) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s21-response.pdf