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Town of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and has not filed the AUD for 2010 … online banking privileges because the Board failed to establish policies and procedures for online banking. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … records. As a result, nine employees were paid $86,704 for unused sick and vacation days without proper … they were not entitled and overpaid one employee $4,928 for unused sick days upon retirement. Niagara Falls Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Village of Aurora – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (2014M-107)
… were approximately $651,100 funded primarily by real property taxes, sales tax, State aid, and water and sewer rents. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-aurora-treasurers-duties-and-information-technology-2014m-107Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Valley Stream Central High School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The district’s … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… The Shelter Island Union Free School District is located in the Town of Shelter Island in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of … policy does not define how reserve funds should be used. In addition, we found that District officials were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Canajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… was to determine if the Board adopted realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance and reserves and if District officials properly managed extra-classroom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraOysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check Signing and Information Technology
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess selected District Financial … is located in Suffolk County and is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/oysterponds-union-free-school-district-financial-management-check-signingWaverly Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-148)
… Background The Waverly Central School District is located in Tioga and Chemung Counties. The District is governed by … included the use of fund balance to finance operations in order to keep the real property tax levies at amounts the … District officials intentionally continue to collect taxes in excess of what is necessary for financing current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/waverly-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-148Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-226)
… priorities and goals, avoid large fluctuations in tax rates and more effectively manage the use of unrestricted … funding needed reserves and reducing District property taxes; and ensure that reserve fund balances are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-226Liberty Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-4)
… District’s general fund as of June 30, 2002. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized … deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, except for certain matters … reduces the available fund balance to $39,040. Depending on the results of operations for the rest of this fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/25/liberty-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-4DiNapoli: Financial Records of 500 Public Authorities Now on www.openbooknewyork.com
… state contracts and amendments can also be searched, along with major spending categories for state agencies. Most data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-financial-records-500-public-authorities-now-wwwopenbooknewyorkcomOpinion 91-62
… real property may not be made in the form of a gift or loan in violation of article VIII, §1 of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax … on the federal level pose a significant threat to the city’s finances, according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetOpinion 92-10
… in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (unclaimed redemption payments on bearer serial bonds) BONDS AND NOTES -- Redemption (disposition of unclaimed moneys representing amounts paid on matured bearer … You inquire about the period of time for which these funds must be held and the disposition of the funds upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-10Boom or Bust? Federal Relief Aid and Local Government Finances in New York State
Boom or Bust? Federal Relief Aid and Local Government Finances in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fiscal-cliffs.pdfIV.4.C General State Charges – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… benefits to most State employees, which are authorized in collective bargaining agreements and various State … Care Advantage Employer contribution for employees in eligible negotiating units who enroll in the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) plan. 60010 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4c-general-state-chargesOpinion 96-22
… Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys to contingency and tax stabilization reserve fund); (use of moneys in fund … reserve fund may not be transferred to a contingency and tax stabilization reserve fund. Following the abandonment of … projected increases in excess of five percent in the real property tax levy. A contingency and tax stabilization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-22Opinion 90-25
… the Court of Appeals, in Seif v City of Long Beach , 286 NY 382, stated as follows at p 387: Where the Legislature … the municipality has accepted and retained benefits of services performed by a claimant ( City of Zanesville v … of Nassau , 105 AD2d 679, 481 NYS2d 119; Lutzken v City of Rochester , 7 AD2d 498, 184 NYS2d 483). Under section 176(12) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-25Glossary
… Abandoned Property Law The New York State Abandoned Property Law can be found in McKinney’s … dormancy began, multiple owners indicator, description of security, CUSIP number of security, number of shares or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/glossaryDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
Almost three million New York households are dealing with housing costs that consume more than 30 of their household income with 1 in 5 households experiencing a severe cost burden of more than 50 of their income going to pay for housing according to a report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highest