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Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 9.2% in January compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.89 billion, up $159 million compared to the same time last year. “As we head into a new year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearTown of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected Town financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Coeymans is … The payroll clerk’s duties include making changes to salaries and wages but she is also capable of submitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… Village of Hoosick Falls Internal Controls Over Selected Operations 2013M1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Opinion 98-4
… discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (delegation of duties in connection with correction of errors) COUNTY AUDITOR -- Powers and Duties (delegation to of duties in connection with correction of errors) COUNTY COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (delegation to of duties in connection with correction of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Sag Harbor Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-174)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Sag Harbor Union Free School District’s (District) claims … audit school sag harbor claims auditing 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-174Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-178)
… adopting a written information technology (IT) contingency plan. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not … training. The Board did not adopt a written IT contingency plan. Key Recommendations Thoroughly review user access on a … Develop and adopt a comprehensive written IT contingency plan. District officials generally agreed with the findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-178Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37)
… THLDC officials cannot determine whether projects are meeting the intended purpose because the goals of the … the monitoring process can establish whether projects are meeting the intended purpose. THLDC officials disagreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-projectVillage of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (2020M-45)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Village's response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/17/village-arkport-water-fund-financial-operations-2020m-45Raquette Lake Union Free School District - Business Office Operations (2023M-151)
… Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials provided effective oversight of the Business Office operations. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not provide effective oversight of … agreements with the third-party providing accounting and reporting services that specified the roles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/12/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-business-office-operations-2023mWainscott Common School District - Financial Condition (2018M-237)
Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed general fund balances
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-237Iroquois Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-102)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings Appropriations were overestimated … million, was not needed to finance operations. The Board and District officials did not transparently budget to fund a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/iroquois-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-102DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… financial statements, eight entities have received the highest designation of “significant fiscal stress.” This … Fourteen communities have been listed in the second highest category of “moderate fiscal stress.” This includes: … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it secures new financing or … Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it secures new financing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… This statement reports: Assets; Deferred outflows of resources (the consumption of net assets applicable to a … future reporting period); Liabilities; Deferred inflows of resources (the acquisition of net assets applicable to a … and The difference between assets and deferred outflows of resources, and liabilities and deferred inflows of resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (2022-S-13)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services adequately operates juvenile justice facilities for court-placed youth to ensure they meet State standards and regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s13.pdfOSC 9 - Sealed Records Memo
This bill would expressly provide for certain sealed records to be made available to OSC’s officers and employees for purposes of conducting a duly authorized examination into the financial affairs of town and village justice courts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/legislation/pdf/osc-9-sealed-records-memo.pdfOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (2022-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services adequately operates juvenile justice facilities for court-placed youth to ensure they meet State standards and regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s13-response.pdfOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (2019-S-49) 180-Day Response
compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus monitor and attendant qualifications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s49-response.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12-response.pdfHammond Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-70)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserve funds. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage the District’s … Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/hammond-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-70