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DiNapoli: 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-percentAsset 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-operationsFormer 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-chargeCity 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-b1-13-2Saranac 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)
… IT security awareness training. Review and assess the need for 292 inactive network user accounts. In addition, the … timely and periodically review network user accounts for necessity. Work with BOCES to develop a written agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7Manhasset 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-s9-22-15Village 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-116Chenango 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 year are reasonable. Background The Chenango Valley Central School District, located in Broome County, issued debt …
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)
… reasonable amount. Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they … planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5White Plains City School District – Financial Management (2020M-71)
… adopted realistic budgets and maintained reasonable levels of fund balance and reserve funds. Key Findings The Board and … not adopt realistic budgets or maintain reasonable levels of fund balance. However, reserves were generally funded at … the past five years grew to $97.9 million, the equivalent of 43 percent of the District’s annual budget. Certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/30/white-plains-city-school-district-financial-management-2020m-71Town of Summit – Town Clerk (2024M-51)
… Clerk properly recorded, deposited and remitted clerk fees in timely manner. Key Findings Although fees were properly … Town Clerk (Clerk) did not always deposit or remit fees in a timely manner. Specifically, the Clerk: Did not deposit … collected in accordance with New York State (NYS) Town Law (Town Law) Section 30 which required the Clerk to deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-summit-town-clerk-2024m-51Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… and securely submit data and documents to the NYS Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC). Access to EDSS To establish a Primary … Virgin Islands 1-866-370-4672 Local Within the Albany, NY area: 518-408-4672 Email ITServiceDesk@osc.ny.gov Mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssOrdinary Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit if your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The first $50,000 of this benefit … may be payable to your designated beneficiary if you have completed at least one year of service since last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit if your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The first $50,000 of this benefit … may be payable to your designated beneficiary if you have completed at least one year of service since last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli Statement on Sentencing of Special Education Provider
… state’s special education system will be held accountable for their actions. I thank Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance for prosecuting this case and making sure justice was done. … will continue my efforts to make sure tax dollars intended for students with special needs are spent as intended and not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerTown of Crawford – Town Clerk (2021M-82)
… parties in a timely and accurate manner . As a result of our audit and investigation, the former Clerk pleaded guilty … the Clerk’s records. Town officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they have begun to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue Town officials raised in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/11/23/town-crawford-town-clerk-2021m-82Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-135)
… provide timely monthly reports to officials for eight of the 13 months in our audit period or prepare bank … Make payments only after a proper audit and approval of bills and discontinue the use of debit cards. Department officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/02/23/canajoharie-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activitiesGeneseo Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-11)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District officials did not … to confirm they were inventoried. We found 12 percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/geneseo-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-11