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Opinion 99-3
… Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of tax moneys to make nominal contribution to designated charitable organization as memorial in honor of deceased … tax moneys may use a firefighters benevolent association to make a contribution to a charitable organization as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-3IV.1 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… The Statewide Financial System (SFS) provides for the preparation of financial statements prepared on both a budgetary and GAAP-basis of accounting, subject to … of Financial Statements The General Ledger is the basis for financial statement preparation. It consists of a chart …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv1-overviewNaples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… to evaluate internal controls related to online banking for the period July 1, 2013 through June 16, 2015. Background … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year are approximately $19.6 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/11/naples-central-school-district-online-banking-2015m-143Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-402)
… limit. The Board overfunded six of the District’s reserve funds by almost $30.5 million and did not have documentation … is not needed to fund District operations. Ensure reserve funds are financed in accordance with District standards and use any excess funds identified to benefit District residents in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/27/hewlett-woodmere-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-402Village of East Rockaway – Justice Court Operations (2017M-206)
… audit period totaled $491,788. Key Findings The Justice’s cash exceeded known liabilities by at least $1,963 each month between January and June 2016. The bail bank account had a balance of $1,590 as of May 31, 2017, … monthly and investigate and resolve why the Justice’s cash exceeds known liabilities. Maintain a record of bail for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/12/15/village-east-rockaway-justice-court-operations-2017m-206Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Ardsley Union Free School District , Babylon Union Free School District , Berkshire Union Free School District , Cobleskill-Richmondville Central … today announced his office completed audits of the Ardsley Union Free School District Babylon Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… officials overfunded four of the district’s seven reserve funds. By accumulating funds without a clear plan for the future intended use, tax … expenditures. However, the district did not use these funds as intended because revenues exceeded expenditures by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-227
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units, F8, G9, SA, SD, SG, SK, SN … for payment of longevity bonuses for eligible employees in the UCS. Chapter 276 of the Laws of 2008 - implemented the … – Pay Period 1L The following procedures must be used by the agency when submitting transactions in Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-227-april-2016-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-longevityOpinion 97-4
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … to pay death benefit upon death of firefighter's spouse) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: The Volunteer and Exempt … of the City of Glen Cove may not expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to provide a benefit to a member of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-45
… Bargaining Unit SY (refer to bulletin UCS-37 ) was the only bargaining unit eligible for this deduction. Employees … Bargaining Unit SY refer to bulletin UCS37 was the only b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-45-voluntary-insurance-program-certain-employees-unified-courtIndian Lake Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/indian-lake-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-15Catskill Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-134)
… 28, 2017. Background The Catskill Central School District is located in the Towns of Catskill, Athens and Cairo in … three schools, has approximately 1,500 students and is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/catskill-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-134Village of Bellport – Claims Processing (2014M-126)
… 30, 2013. Background The Village of Bellport is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, has a population of approximately 2,800 and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. General fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/11/village-bellport-claims-processing-2014m-126York Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… and reporting of the Department’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through October 30, 2013. … Board of Directors. The Department’s revenues and expenses for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $213,000 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School - Procurement (2019M-250)
Determine whether a competitive process is used to procure goods and services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/03/13/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-procurement-2019m-250III.7 Data Quality – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
The Statewide Financial System software provides enterprise information to Agency decision makers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii7-data-qualityComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Cortlandville Fire Department , Town of Milford , Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 and West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1 . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … board did not develop a multiyear financial plan. Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 – Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible. New York’s 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help parents save for college, ranks among the best in the nation, and New York is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesPort Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-147)
… Chester-Rye Union Free Central School District is located in the Village of Port Chester and part of the Village of Rye … six schools with approximately 4,500 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. Budgeted … million. Key Findings The Board overestimated expenditures in its budgets, and none of the fund balance that was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/port-chester-rye-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-147Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… the District’s average gasoline and diesel fuel purchases for almost 11 months. We found: The District could have saved … Procure fuel in a competitive manner by bidding for fuel purchases or using OGS contracts. Explore entering … include taxes and unnecessary fees and seek reimbursement for improper charges paid. District officials agreed in part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-19