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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… New York City’s adopted $98.7 billion FY 2022 budget, … deposit into the Rainy Day Fund, a first of its kind. “New York City’s economy is bouncing back. Federal funding has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetDelevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … adequately reviewed or approved all bills/claims prior to payment. The Treasurer did not provide the Board with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-15-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/03/13/city-olean-budget-review-b1-15-2Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… may be added to your credited service and used in your pension benefit calculation if your employer has chosen to … dividing your total unused, unpaid sick leave days by 260. Check with your employer to see if they offer this benefit. … retirement benefit calculation. For example, if your pension calculation will improve substantially with 20 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveVillage of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Sidney (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) and … monitored selected financial activities. Key Findings The Board and Clerk-Treasurer did not properly monitor … were overstated by $288,510 and liabilities by $434,929 in fiscal year 2021-22. Two capital project funds and three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… issues. Our oversight of billions of dollars of taxpayer money is also a deterrent to those who might try to game the … for many years to get this oversight restored. This is a win for good government and taxpayers. “I urge Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityAsset Forfeiture Escrow Fund
… the CPLR to be deposited into an asset forfeiture escrow fund established, as deemed necessary, by the governing board … on October 9, 2019. Accounting Code To Be Used The General Fund (A Fund) general ledger code 894 – Asset Forfeiture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/asset-forfeiture-escrow-fundCortland Enlarged City School District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2012M-230)
… fiscal oversight over District financial operations for the period June 1, 2011, to July 9, 2012. Background The … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $45.1 million. Key Findings … failed to ensure that Business Office staff were billing for various reimbursements due to the District. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/01/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-oversight-financial-operationsCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… in the City’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in … to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… 2020-2021 fiscal year, down from a 2 percent cap in each of the two previous years, according to data released today … starting July 1, 2020 including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. The tax cap, … in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentFormer Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… investigation by the State Comptroller’s office. “Thanks to our staff, Mr. Rosenthal will be brought to justice,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the State Police and District Attorney Hubbard for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeXVI.4.A Cash and Investments – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: GASB Statement No. 40 – Deposit and Investment Risk Disclosures (an amendment of GASB Statement … its own benefit and as an agent for other parties. Major investment programs conducted for the direct benefit of the State include the Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) which is used for the temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4a-cash-and-investmentsNew York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool
… Balancing New York City’s budget each fiscal year is foundational for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-city-agency-services-monitoring-toolManhasset Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-15)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Manhasset Union Free School District (District) officials … or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … manhasset audit schools statewide IT asset management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/manhasset-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-15Saranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… in 10-month public and summer placements. As a result, as of April 30, 2023, the District will not benefit from $28,832 … claimed and had not claimed an additional $224,976 in aid, of which $195,844 would have already been received if claimed … eligible special education students. Provide oversight of the officials who prepared and submitted State aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… with BOCES to develop a written agreement with a detailed list and explanation of services and responsibilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7Village of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… the Clerk-Treasurer maintained accurate accounting records or that duties were properly segregated. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116White Plains City School District – Financial Management (2020M-71)
… Adopt annual budgets that contain reasonable estimates for expenditures, revenues and the amounts to be transferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/30/white-plains-city-school-district-financial-management-2020m-71Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal … The Chenango Valley Central School District, located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund and school lunch fund as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-11Village of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of South Floral Park’s (Village) Board provided adequate oversight and management of budgets and fund balance and ensured annual audits were … Board did not provide appropriate oversight and management of budgets and fund balance or ensure annual audits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5