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Broome County – Financial Condition (2013M-224)
… to February 21, 2013. Background Broome County, located in the central southern portion of upstate New York commonly … the general fund was spending more than it received in revenue until 2011 and 2012, when the general fund began … flat. While the County’s general fund seems to be in the early stages of recovery, the significant reliance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/broome-county-financial-condition-2013m-224Newark Central School District – Financial Condition and Claims Processing (2016M-267)
… Marion in Wayne County, along with parts of the Towns of Manchester and Phelps in Ontario County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/newark-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-claims-processingHomer Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-306)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … Two of the District’s reserve fund balances are excessive. When considering the total operating surpluses and planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/homer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-306XI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… etc. Unless it is otherwise prohibited by statute, regulation, agency policy or contract, the State will … indirect costs are based upon time, space, units of service or percentage of funding. To avoid any potential … of indirect costs is not prohibited by statute, regulation, agency policy or contract. The items of expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsComsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s controls over cash … to the claim. Library staff did not seek competition when selecting four of five professional service providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316Franklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial condition … sufficient cash to pay its bills and other obligations when due, resulting in the County issuing short-term debt in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252LaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… LaFayette Central School District Reserves 2013M387 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387Newstead Fire Company –Internal Controls (2014M-92)
… was to assess the adequacy of Company financial controls for the period January 1, 2012 through February 18, 2014. … hall rentals, donations, and foreign fire insurance. For the 2013 fiscal year, the Company’s revenues totaled … did not review the Treasurer’s reconciled bank statements. For two disbursements, a Company member or a family member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/27/newstead-fire-company-internal-controls-2014m-92Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-362)
… Background The Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District is located in the Town of Andover in Allegany County and the Towns of … for with reserve funds and the Board has not developed a written reserve fund policy or documented its rationale for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-362Hadley-Luzerne Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-188)
… or sharing them with other districts, and saving money on energy costs. Given the District’s declining enrollment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-188Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Fire Company controls over … for collections whether she receives them directly or when collections are received by other Company members. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Opinion 90-1
… proceeds to a school district to develop a school district playground if the town board determines that the playground will benefit town residents. You ask whether the … within the town to assist with the development of a school playground. Environmental Conservation Law, §27-0925, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 91-10
… -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (pursuant to Laws of 1924, ch … 574 (MCKINNEY'S UNCONSOLIDATED LAWS, §§1471-1493): A park district established pursuant to the provisions of … the powers and duties of the town board in relation to a park district which authorizes the establishment of park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Opinion 88-66
… terms in the public interest ( Ross v Wilson , 308 NY 605; Orelli v Ambio , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Davis v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-66Special Accidental Death Benefit – State University Police Plan
… Eligibility If you die under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, a special accidental death … will be paid to your children who are under the age of 18 or, if they are students, until the age of 23. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/special-accidental-death-benefitDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… November’s sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for local governments statewide, $102 million less than in … 2019. “Sales tax collections are a crucial revenue source for our counties and other municipalities,” DiNapoli said. “November’s decline reinforces the need for significant aid from the federal government as COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… local governments can rely on available reserve funds to bridge the gap, others may need to take a hard look at … DiNapoli estimates the state’s school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four city school districts) will … factor was 1.62 percent. Similarly, the 10 cities in New York with fiscal years ending June 30, will have about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroOpinion 89-48
… issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Powers and Duties (custody of bonds to discharge liens executed … of any judgments which might be recovered by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection with the improvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48DiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… budget would cut the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) budget by nearly one-third. In numerous instances, the EPA has failed to set standards for contaminants with harmful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has designated 27 … "Looking to the future, local officials should exercise fiscal caution through sensible spending decisions, realistic … as of Aug. 31, 2017 and includes only municipalities with fiscal years ending on Dec. 31, 2016. In New York, all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores