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DiNapoli: Financial Records of 500 Public Authorities Now on www.openbooknewyork.com
… at Open Book New York http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ , a transparency website launched by DiNapoli in 2008. The database, going back to 2007, can be downloaded in an Excel, tsv or csv format. “Public authorities often do business out of the public eye, but they are responsible for overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-financial-records-500-public-authorities-now-wwwopenbooknewyorkcomTown of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… management and controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. Background … and four Board members. The Town's budgeted expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $4.3 million. Key … Town taxpayers have benefited from a declining tax levy for the past three years and an anticipated reduction in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260Town of Rensselaerville - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2019M-207)
… select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings Of the 252 granted exemptions we reviewed totaling … lacked one or more pieces of supporting documentation to verify their eligibility and/or were incorrectly granted … that the building was essential to the operation of a bona fide agricultural or horticultural production carried …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-rensselaerville-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2019m-207Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial and … June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is located in the Town of Hoosick in … Village of Hoosick Falls Internal Controls Over Selected Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Town of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town's financial management … January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Deerfield is located in Oneida County and has a population … Town of Deerfield Financial Management and Fuel Inventory 2012M253 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253Unity House of Troy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs submitted by Unity House of Troy (Unity) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … located in Troy, New York. Unity provides a variety of services to the community including preschool special … services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. Unity is reimbursed for preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/unity-house-troy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and damage wrought by racial injustice. … stolen and dreams deferred. Across our country, Americans of all backgrounds are demanding real change. Acknowledging … The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydTown of Moravia - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-215)
… and other exemptions. The Assessor did not: Ensure that 68 of 85 (80 percent) granted exemptions we reviewed, contained … applications, renewal forms or supporting documentation to verify eligibility for the exemption or accuracy of … did not require new owners of these properties to submit a new application as required. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/08/town-moravia-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-215Village of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
… fund balance or ensure annual audits were completed. More real property taxes were assessed than necessary to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5LGAC - Archive of Reports, Statements, Meeting Minutes and Financial Plans
… Archive of Reports Statements Meeting Minutes and Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgac/archive-reports-statements-meeting-minutes-and-financial-plansTown of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
… acquiring property, resulting in the likely expenditure of more money than necessary: The Town spent over $3.6 … Center (SMC). After an adjustment for the stated value of rent, we estimate the sale price was approximately … Town of Aurora Real Property Acquisition and Sale 2018M64 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-aurora-real-property-acquisition-and-sale-2018m-64Gilboa-Conesville Central School District – Oversight of Portable Devices (2015M-344)
… towns in Schoharie County, three towns in Greene County and one town in Delaware County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/gilboa-conesville-central-school-district-oversight-portable-devicesBet on the Farm: Farmland Protection as a Strategy for Economic Growth and Renewal, October 2010
New York State's Farmland Protection Program was created in 1992 to preserve high quality working farmland and to reduce pressures on farm families to sell the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-farmland-protection-2010.pdfTown of Fremont – Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements (2013M-85)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s operating budgets and … January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The Town of Fremont is located in Sullivan County and has … Town of Fremont Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements 2013M85 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/05/town-fremont-operating-budget-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-85Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… 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 Industrial Development Agency Board Governance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardTown of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)
… 1, 2009, to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Summerhill is located in Cayuga County and has approximately … Town of Summerhill Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring 2013M27 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27Town of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)
… the Board provided adequate oversight and management of the Town hall capital project. Key Findings The Board … amount to be used from its capital reserve for the project of nearly $2.6 million. However, it did not prepare an … As a result, the Town incurred total project costs of approximately $4.55 million. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of District financial operations. Key Findings We tested 75 of 480 disbursements made during our audit period, totaling … The Board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2017 records as required by law. Certain Treasury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Town of Ephratah – Supervisor’s Records, Reports and Deposits (2016M-311)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s internal controls over … 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. Background The Town of Ephratah is located in Fulton County. The Town, which has … Town of Ephratah Supervisors Records Reports and Deposits 2016M311 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ephratah-supervisors-records-reports-and-deposits-2016m-311Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… calculated granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County as required. Key Recommendations The Assessor … authorized, supported, accurately calculated and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210