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Opinion 2007-1
… Fawcett v City of Buffalo , 275 AD2d 954, 713 NYS2d 610 app den 96 NY2d 701, 722 NYS2d 793; Schulz v Warren County … e.g., Matter of Karedes , supra ; Lynd v Heffernan , 286 App Div 597, 146 NYS2d 113 mot for lv granted 1 NY2d 641, mot to withdraw app granted 1 NY2d 919, 154 NYS2d 976). While an agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1Opinion 89-25
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … a capital reserve fund may be expended to pay debt service on obligations only as authorized by General Municipal Law, … the remaining moneys would be used to pay the debt service on the obligations issued by the town to finance the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25Sandy Creek Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-354)
… The Sandy Creek Central School District is located in the Towns of Sandy Creek, Boylston, Orwell, Redfield, Richland and Williamstown in Oswego County; the Town of Ellisburg in Jefferson County; and the Town of Osceola in Lewis County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/sandy-creek-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-354Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… to review the BOCES’ management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through December 2, 2015. … Board of Education. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $56 … restricted more than $5 million of surplus funds for a purpose not statutorily allowed and had approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mBeacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… $66.3 million, respectively. Key Findings The Board did not develop a comprehensive job description that outlines the … and requirements of the claims auditor. The Board did not provide purchasing policies for the claims auditor to use … when auditing the claims related to purchases that do not require competitive bidding. The claims auditor did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers the … Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsGorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… as Marcus Whitman) Central School District is located in the Towns of Gorham, Hopewell and Seneca in Ontario County and the Towns of Benton, Italy, Jerusalem, … funding sources for these projects and any economic or environmental factors which could affect the plan. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177Village of Painted Post – Board Oversight (2017M-92)
… was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village activities for the period July 1, 2015 through October 24, 2016. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year for the general, water and sewer funds totaled approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/08/11/village-painted-post-board-oversight-2017m-92Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background … governs the Town. The Town’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year totaled approximately $405,000 for the general fund and $580,000 for the highway fund which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11VIII.1.B Revenue Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… should be recorded to the account code which best accounts for the type of receipt. See Chapter IV, Section 3.B – … account code(s). Correction of cash receipt posting errors For transactions involving federal funds, the following … on the GLJE must always be “GLR”. The only exception being for SUNY Direct Lending grants for 2014-15 and prior which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1b-revenue-transfersTown of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s processes for claims auditing and … technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to August 28, 2012. Background The Town of Olive is located … plan. Key Recommendations Establish written procedures to ensure claims are properly reviewed prior to authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223Village of Riverside – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-349)
… audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial operations for the period of August 1, 2008 through September 27, 2013. … budget appropriations totaled approximately $411,500 for all funds. Key Findings Due to the Board’s continuous … was attached to the claims prior to approving them for payment and that claims were for valid Village purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/08/village-riverside-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2013m-349Village of Bolivar – Financial Condition of Water and Sewer Funds (2013M-125)
… 15, 2013. Background The Village of Bolivar is located in Allegany County. The Village is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/09/village-bolivar-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2013m-125Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… over the billing and collection of water and sewer rents for the period January 1, 2010, to March 15, 2013. Background … four Trustees and a Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds in the 2012-13 fiscal … controls over the billing, collection and accounting for water and sewer rents. The Board did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … The board did not properly authorize salaries and benefits for all town officers and employees. Wage rates paid to town … town court recorder in 2013 with no board approval of her salary or record of hours worked. Village of Greenwich – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Jericho Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-328)
… to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2014 through May 24, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year were approximately $121 million. … by 9 to 12 percent– ranging from $9.8 to $12.4 million – for three of the four years in our audit period (2012-13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/jericho-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-328Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)
… prerequisites and did not obtain competitive bids for a $54,235 public works contract, as required. Obtain competitive pricing for 26 purchases and public works contracts totaling … $107,441. Request proposals within the last five years for six professional service and insurance coverage purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103Miller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (2024M-58)
… 86 charges totaling $40,198 were accompanied by purchase orders that lacked a detailed description of the items or … $14,544 and 25 charges totaling $10,005 had purchase orders that were approved by the District official making the … they are audited and approved for payment. Ensure purchase orders contain sufficient detail and are approved prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/13/miller-place-fire-district-credit-cards-2024m-58Opinion 99-10
… Performance Contracts (maximum term) -- Term (maximum term for energy performance contracts) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Expected Useful Life" (for purpose of the maximum term of energy performance … or equipment subject to an energy performance contract, for purposes of Energy Law, §9-103, is the estimated period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-10State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… projects are underway that will create job opportunities for area residents and increase the number of affordable … “Jamaica is a community on the move and is well-positioned for even further growth,” said Queens Borough President … residents. State Comptroller DiNapoli should be commended for producing this comprehensive and informative report.” “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshot