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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … policies and procedures that provide guidance as to when items must be competitively bid and when written or … quotes should be obtained for purchases not required to be bid. Town officials review and update these policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies to Evaluate and Set Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
… has reached agreements with four major U.S. companies to evaluate and set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and regularly … trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreements, the Fund withdrew its shareholder … Fund has reached agreements with four major US companies to evaluate and set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-evaluate-and-set-greenhouse-gas-emissionsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Compliance with Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2019-S-39 ). About the Program State … 95 (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an online Open Data Website ( Open Data ) for the collection and public dissemination of … initial audit report Compliance with Executive Order 95 Open Data Report 2019S39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… sector, it is important to be realistic and prepared for potential economic challenges in the coming year.” Tax … were $499 million or 19.9 percent higher than last year for the same period. All Funds receipts totaled $111.9 … were $2.4 billion or 6.8 percent higher than last year for the same period. All Funds spending of just over $104.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportOpinion 88-78
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Contract for (additional protection by … -- Financing (exemption of village from town tax for town police services) -- Police Chief (necessity for in village) … pending proposals in connection with the provision of police services in a village and a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-78Opinion 95-3
… levy the same tax) TAX LAW, §§ 1105(b), 1210(a),(b), (c), 1223, 1224(b), (k), 1262(a), (c), (d): In the absence of … 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions or any combination … 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy and amusement admissions. In view of the sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3DiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… direct sales company in the world by Direct Selling News. For more information on the program, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundCapital Assets Manual Records
capitalassets_manualrecords Initial Inventory Real Property Personal Register of Identification Numbers Acquisition Disposition Physical Inventory Marking Devic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/capitalassets-manualrecords.pdfReal Property Tax Levies, Taxable Full Value and Full Value Tax Rates - Schools 2001 and 2000
Real Property Tax Levies, Taxable Full Value and Full Value Tax Rates - Schools 2001 and 2000
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/data/pdf/2001orptbook.pdfPawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected District financial activities for the … Limit the Audit Committee’s activities to the scope of what is included in its charter. Amend the District’s … duties of the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer so that they do not control all aspects of any financial transaction. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/08/pawling-central-school-district-selected-financial-activities-2012m-185Holley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-342
… District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total $23 million. Key Findings For the last five fiscal … funds to significantly exceed the statutory limit each year. Although District officials annually appropriated fund … exceeded the statutory limit of 4 percent of the ensuing year’s budget by more than $7 million, or 35 percent, as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/holley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-342Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-322)
… District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $38 million, funded primarily with … surpluses. To reduce fund balance and stay within the year-end statutory limit for unrestricted funds, District … legal limit, whereas in fact it exceeded that limit each year. The Board has not adopted a policy or plan for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/24/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013mTown of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over … January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately … Town of Bangor Board Oversight 2012M193 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Village of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Old Field is located in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 900. … allowing the apparent misappropriation of over $59,000 in Village funds without detection. This occurred because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialNorthport-East Northport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-164)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … fund District operations. Develop a formal plan indicating how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… The Argyle Central School District (District) is located in several towns in Washington County. The District is governed by the Board … five elected members. The District has one school in operation with approximately 600 students and 110 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051Town of Fremont – Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements (2013M-85)
… 15, 2012. Background The Town of Fremont is located in Sullivan County and has approximately 1,400 residents. The … end of 2012 the Town had a fund balance deficit of $3,586. In June 2012, the current Supervisor recognized the reduction in the general fund’s fund balance. As a result, he developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/05/town-fremont-operating-budget-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-85Endwell 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-277Port Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (2014M-039)
… August 31, 2013. Background The Port Jefferson Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County, has … Port Jefferson Union Free School District Information Technology 2014M039 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2014mGASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… County, City, Town and Village Chief Fiscal Officers GASB Statement No. 33 provides accounting and reporting guidelines … between services provided and supporting revenues. The statement describes four categories of nonexchange … The purpose of this bulletin is to discuss the Statement No. 33 impact on revenue recognition when using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/gasb-statement-no-33-accounting-and-financial-reporting-nonexchange-transactions