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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… or prepare cash flow forecasts to estimate the amount of funds available for investment. Officials earned interest … District officials overestimated appropriations by a total of more than $2.1 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and … fund balance ranged between 18.5 and 31.1 percent of ensuing years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-6)
… The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2020-21 and the related justification … operating and debt service funding of $641.2 million for the Yonkers Public Schools (District) and $593.6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/24/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-6College of Plattsburgh – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students for a wide range of professional pursuits, responsible … 2011. Of that amount, $1,311,659, or about 46 percent, was for reimbursements to employees for travel expenses and direct payments to vendors, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-plattsburgh-selected-employee-travel-expensesTown of Ballston – Water Fund Financial Operations (2012M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the water fund’s fiscal health and operations for the period … including appropriations of $1.1 million for the 12 water districts. Key Findings The Town’s accounting records … accurate and timely information necessary to evaluate the water fund’s fiscal health and take appropriate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2012m-258Town of Hopewell – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-231)
… 30, 2013. Background The Town of Hopewell is located in Ontario County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, … funds were consistently more than the actual expenditures in each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012. The highway … deficit unexpended fund balances of approximately $61,000 in 2011 and $10,000 in 2012. Because the Board considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/10/town-hopewell-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-231Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial management of the water fund and the adequacy of the Village’s controls … Village of Forestville Water Fund 2012M207 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207Town of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… not review any fuel usage reports generated daily from the new computerized fuel system and did not compare a perpetual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Auditors conducted reviews of … 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – City of Rome (Oneida County) City of Oneida officials adequately … documentation of soliciting competition. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… text messages or other communications that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment … text messages or other communications that purport to come from the states retirement fund and the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… tax collections showed sluggish growth in 2016 compared to 2015, increasing 2.3 percent last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Sales tax … local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact of little to no growth is felt in several regions across the state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at VendorSupported Levels
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-followTown of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s internal controls … 1, 2012 through February 11, 2014. Background The Town of Wilson is located in Niagara County and serves a … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Towns internal controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… will process check payments normally with the exception of two check handling codes: “Special Handling” (“S” handling code) – For a cost to the agency of $21.00 per envelope, agencies may continue to select the … [email protected] . In the email identify the type of payment, Supplier ID, reason for “Return to Agency” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventCity of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s oversight of its volunteer fire companies and the City’s purchasing … City of North Tonawanda Financial Operations 2012M203 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Town of York – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2014M-181)
… the Town’s budgeting practices and financial oversight for the period January 1, 2012 through December 12, 2013. … Town’s accounting records and did not adequately contract for and oversee the financial duties performed by the Firm. … process and appropriate fund balance levels to maintain for all Town funds and adopt accurate budgets with realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-york-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2014m-181DiNapoli Announces Sale of $914.3 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
… certain outstanding bonds generating $112.4 million in debt service savings to the state on a net present value … and other purposes. “Thanks to strong investor interest in our bonds and a low-interest rate environment, taxpayers … the sales were for $211.4 million of bonds maturing in 2020 through 2024 (Bidding Group 1), $316.7 million of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-9143-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bondsControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… certain aspects of the New York State Returnable Container Act (Act), also known as the “Bottle Bill.” The Act requires every deposit initiator to collect a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… New York state has the second highest home foreclosure rate in the nation, with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure, according to a report released today by State … New York state has the second highest home foreclosure rate in the nation with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … We selected these employees because their rental car expenses ranked among the highest in the State. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… imbalances, our monitoring system is producing data that can help better predict fiscal stress,” said DiNapoli. “Local … are on the frontlines and must use this information to continue to budget carefully and develop sound multiyear financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-cities