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DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… of multi-year budget plans. “Long-term budget planning is vital to the fiscal health of our localities,” said … also allows officials to assess alternative approaches to financing operations. DiNapoli said these types of plans will … of their fiscal decisions over time. They can then decide what program funding choices to make in advance, avoiding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingChildren’s Center for Early Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the expenses reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of the Children’s Center for Early Learning (Center) were calculated properly, … To determine whether the expenses reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFRs of the Childrens Center for Early Learning Center were calculated proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/childrens-center-early-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-41
… which require them to change their normal working hours to a shift, any part of which falls between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on a regularly scheduled basis, shall receive a lump sum payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-41-2022-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … In addition, the board did not have adequate procedures for auditing claims. Consequently, the board did not audit and approve claims in accordance with town law for 20 of the 100 check disbursements totaling $9,625 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Jefferson , City of Olean and the Walworth-Seely Public Library . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … complies with the property tax levy limit. Walworth-Seely Public Library – Board Oversight (Wayne County) The board … Town of Jefferson City of Olean and the WalworthSeely Public Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… or 8.8 percent, from the same period last year, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller … projections. In both cases, the decline was primarily due to lower personal income tax collections, partially offset by … balance since March 2014. For a detailed breakdown, go to http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/cbr.htm DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… to date tax collections were $103 million higher than the latest projections included in the Third Quarter Update to … date are now in line with the reduced projections in the latest Financial Plan Update," DiNapoli said. Through 11 … receipts ended the month over $1 billion lower than the latest projections, primarily because of timing of federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Dentist
… for eligible services will be paid. Medicaid allows a dentist to bill an additional fee when dental staff must … to as "behavior management." Medicaid also allows a dentist to bill an additional fee for emergency treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-dentistIX.5.A Billing for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… Contracts. Agencies that have not yet started using ESA are considered to be Non-Onboarding agencies. Non-Onboarding … an award for Federal and State share if applicable, but are required to set up Funds Distribution to determine what … Upon billing, these transactions will create temporary bills that will then get approved systematically by SFS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5a-billing-non-onboarding-agenciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… loss. District officials did not adequately manage user accounts and permissions. Five individuals left employment between 2015 and 2019 but had active user accounts. In addition, five employees had unnecessary user … adjusted. 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/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $2 Billion Lower Than Last Fiscal Year
… cumulatively through January of State Fiscal Year 2020-21 are nearly $2 billion lower than last year, according to the … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, tax receipts are $1.7 billion higher than anticipated by the state … in stronger than expected, but year-to-date collections are still far below last year,” DiNapoli said. “It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-2-billion-lower-last-fiscal-yearCity of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial condition of the … the City’s operations. The City’s annual budget for the 2012 fiscal year was $37.2 million for the general fund, $2.9 … City of Saratoga Springs Financial Condition 2012M201 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… If the answer to any question posed in the earlier section (Claims Auditing) is no, then some type of action should be taken in most cases. Obviously, this will depend on the specific … or if charges are not properly authorized or are not in compliance with local policies, reduce the claim by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-35
… 2019 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected Employees Employees in the CSEA Operational Service Unit – BU03 in the Department … Employees Association (CSEA), employees assigned to winter maintenance shifts which require them to change their … Inconvenience Pay for the same period of the employee’s winter maintenance shift. Effective Date(s) The 2019 Shift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-35-2019-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonOversight of Industrial Hemp
… the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) … through May 31, 2019. About the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding commodity in the United States, as both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Net Assets Proprietary Funds
… Enterprise Funds Governmental Activities Water and Sewer Parking Facilities Totals Internal Service Funds ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash … 360,281 73,088,574 8,690,746 Restricted for debt service 1,451,996 1,451,996 Unrestricted 10,962,731 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-39
… in the CSEA Operational Service Unit – BU03 in the Department of Transportation are affected. Background … Department of Transportation Bulletin No DOT39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-39-2021-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonTown of Scio – Highway Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-279)
… August 12, 2013. Background The Town of Scio is located in Allegany County. The elected five-member Town Board … The Highway fund incurred a significant operating deficit in 2011 totaling more than $180,000 which resulted in deficit unexpended funds. The operating deficit was caused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-scio-highway-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-279State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS): Oversight of Drug Disposal (2018-S-64) Overall, OASAS addiction treatment … of the sampled providers had effective controls over the drug disposal process, which followed the regulations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… 2013. Background The Town of Alexander (Town) is located in Genesee County and has a population of about 2,500. The … review of Justice Hise’s records disclosed a $721 shortage in his account as of April 23, 2013. Also, Justice Hise did not deposit money in a timely manner, file accurate monthly reports, maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195