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DiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2019 fiscal year, according to State … fiscal year ending on Dec. 31 had their levy growth capped at less than 2 percent. For a list of allowable levy growth … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019Connetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… 2016. Background The Connetquot Public Library is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The Library is governed by an elected … amount. Ensure that POs are prepared and approved in advance of any purchase and limit the use of confirming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Payroll (2017M-94)
… the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $34 million. Key Findings District officials reported unrestricted fund … appropriated approximately $2.2 million of fund balance on average to help finance the budget each year, none of it … the potential costs which could be paid from the reserve. Key Recommendations Maintain unrestricted fund balance within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-andSouth Byron Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-155)
… period January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background The South Byron Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/south-byron-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialC.H. Evans Hook and Ladder Company No. 3 – Missing Funds (2013M-194)
… audit was to evaluate the internal controls of the Company’s financial operations for the period October 1, 2009, to … companies with fire equipment, safety gear, and a fire house, and funds the Company’s operations. Key Findings The President misused the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/ch-evans-hook-and-ladder-company-no-3-missing-funds-2013m-194Village of Stillwater – Capital Project and Settlement Award Accounting (2017M-163)
… budget-to-actual reports of revenues and expenditures or project balances for assets and liabilities to the Board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/01/village-stillwater-capital-project-and-settlement-award-accounting-2017m-163West Niles Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-205)
… Company is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in 1977 and affiliated with the Three Town Fire District in Cayuga County. The Company, which has an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/05/west-niles-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-205State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… entities that existed in 2008-09 were consolidated or closed by 2011-12, while some new entities had been created. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Waldron pleaded guilty Wednesday in Aurelius Town Court to official misconduct and attempted computer trespass, and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state retirement benefits by using a town … Waldron pleaded guilty Wednesday in Aurelius Town Court to official misconduct and attempted computer trespass and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsMerrick Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-240)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District's financial operations and use of fund balance for the period … from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015. The District's unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory maximum … reflect the District’s operating needs based on historical trends or other identified analysis. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-240Massena Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-21)
… School District is located in the Village of Massena in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates five schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/massena-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-21Marion Central School District – Tuition Reimbursements (2016M-11)
… Ontario, Palmyra, Sodus, Walworth and Williamson in Wayne County. The District, which operates two schools with … separation process procedures do not contain steps to verify that employees have fulfilled any post-reimbursement … written employment separation procedures include steps to verify that employees have fulfilled any post-reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/marion-central-school-district-tuition-reimbursements-2016m-11Wyoming Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-67)
… Background The Wyoming Central School District is located in the Town of Bethany in Genesee County and the Towns of Attica, Covington, Middlebury, Perry and Warsaw in Wyoming County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/wyoming-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-67City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt … $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… health insurance coverage and pursued a lower cost alternative. This evaluation allowed the district to find a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsValhalla Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-333)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … established purpose and transferring excess reserve funds to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or to other, necessary reserves established and maintained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/valhalla-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-333Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2016M-335)
… employees’ leave accruals in accordance with applicable agreements. District officials do not have written policies … reviewed, approved and consistent with Board-adopted agreements. Review the Assistant Superintendent’s leave … ensure that they are maintained in accordance with written agreements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-24-leave-accruals-and-separationDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… Premium Outlets and stole cash from barbecue and pancake breakfast fundraisers. Mason’s wife, Victoria … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftTown of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… Town’s internal controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background … Board members. The Town’s budgeted operating expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $14 million. Key … concerning the duties, records and procedures required for protecting the Town’s inventory of electronic equipment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Divorce and Your Benefits
… An ex-spouse may be entitled to a portion of a retiree’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/cost-living-adjustment