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Town of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… realized negative fiscal trends in its general and highway funds over the past several years. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77Former Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… Springs, was released after her first court appearance on Nov. 1. “Conaway’s guilty plea reaffirms that those who … New York to protect taxpayers’ money.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… time last year. “Growth in local sales tax collections for April was modest for the third straight month and mostly driven by New York … two-fifths of counties experienced year-over-year declines for the month. My office will continue to provide regular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearTown of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… and certain revenues and expenditures were not reported in the annual financial report (AFR). Of the 20 journal … were not supported, eight (40 percent) were not recorded in a timely manner and no one independently reviewed and … were generally not prepared or provided to the Board in a timely manner and adjusted bank balances did not agree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2024M-23)
… invoice or receipt and a documented School purpose. In addition, the Chief Education Officer (CEO) and Chief … make purchases, prepare checks and modify or delete data in the financial software and the CEO signs checks. The lack … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on the School’s response letter. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/28/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-non-payroll-disbursements-2024m-23State Agencies Bulletin No. 298
… Compensation "Catch Up" provision, available to employees in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement … age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $1000 in addition to their regular contribution amount, for a … the Payroll Deductions mailbox. Employees with questions on their Deferred Compensation percentages and deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/298-changes-processing-deferred-compensation-calendar-year-2002Rye City School District – Payroll (2024M-2)
… not being made aware of what the District expects to incur in overtime costs and the budgets are not transparent … policies and procedures. Paid six employees $2,097 in overtime wages without proper supporting documentation to … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on the District’s response letter. … Determine whether Rye …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/rye-city-school-district-payroll-2024m-2Village of Ilion – Information Technology (2015M-34)
… and computer resources and the Water Department’s system for the period January 1 through October 31, 2014. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year total approximately $13.6 … The Village’s disaster recovery plan did not provide for sufficiently frequent backup of critical data and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/31/village-ilion-information-technology-2015m-34DiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… state Department of Health (DOH) after an audit released in March 2022 exposed weaknesses in DOH’s ability to address the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. “Families across New York suffered during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B8-15-13)
… evaluation of the Village of Suffern’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background The Village of … Suffern, located in Rockland County, has adopted a budget for fiscal year 2015-16 of approximately $17.9 million. Key … to reduce the property tax levy, such as fund balance. For 2013-14, there were unassigned fund deficits of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-suffern-budget-review-b8-15-13Stamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit in two of the last three fiscal years by approximately … balance to comply with the statutory limit, and use it in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Adopt a written reserve … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an … Department of Taxation and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayThousand Islands Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-201)
… reserve, with a balance of approximately $1 million, to pay debt-service costs during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 fiscal … funds to the general fund and use the debt reserve to pay debt-service costs as required. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/thousand-islands-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-201State Agencies Bulletin No. 2136
… see an increased taxable gross and most likely an increase on their tax withheld. Effective Dates: The new earnings code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2136-new-earn-code-tba-tax-balance-adjustment-correct-q22-overpayments2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… 11th best among the states (including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia) in terms of the dollar value of the gap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthFrewsburg Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity and Scholarship Funds (2021M-159)
… ECA and scholarship funds. Collections were not deposited in a timely manner or properly supported. ECA and scholarship … and pled guilty to stealing $6,982 from the District on January 6, 2022. She was sentenced to pay full restitution … Recommendations Ensure all money is deposited intact and in a timely manner. Complete proper monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/frewsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-andLockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… could have used a more transparent procurement process for a $3.3 million security enhancement project. They did not seek competition for a facial/object recognition software license, prior to … as “piggybacking.” Officials did not seek competition for four professional service contracts totaling $238,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198East Ramapo Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-141)
… Budgeted expenditures for the fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13 were $199 million and $191 million, respectively. … operating deficits in its general fund over the last two fiscal years. These deficits were caused by inaccurate … revenue and expenditures estimates and reduce reliance on one-time revenues to finance recurring expenditures as they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/19/east-ramapo-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-141Town of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… the records of all officials who received and disbursed funds, as required. Key Recommendations Ensure the Supervisor … the records of all officials who receive and disburse funds, as required. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77VII.10.E Cash Advance Reimbursement – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… – Agency GLBU 'FROM DATE’ – Beginning date of agencies choice 'TO DATE’ – Ending date of agencies choice. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 04/07/2017 … All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10e-cash-advance-reimbursement