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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or … and formal approvals that are necessary to be accountable for such costs. Key Finding The Authority does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Academy Charter School , Eastport-South Manor Central … and the Liverpool Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … In addition, the purchasing agent has access to parts of the district’s financial software program that are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Contract with Daytop Village, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … OASAS paid Daytop $11.5 million more than it was entitled to. The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/contract-daytop-village-inc-followRockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… distribute Program tickets in accordance with the New York State Gaming Commission’s (Commission) Regulations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-andRome City School District – Multiyear Planning (2021M-144)
… the plans, additional information and analysis is needed. For example, officials: Reviewed historical trends to project … preliminary plan for using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds includes using about $11.2 million to pay for recurring … the long-term impacts and sustainability of using ARPA funds. Key Recommendation Develop and adopt comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/rome-city-school-district-multiyear-planning-2021m-144State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds and Admissions (Albany County and Greene County) Extra-classroom activity and event admission funds were not adequately safeguarded or properly accounted for. District officials did not provide adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… New York City’s adopted $98.7 billion FY 2022 budget, … beginning July 1, 2021, highlights the critical role a continued economic recovery and sound fiscal management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetVillage of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
… and 2019-20 budgets, and the budgets presented were not in the proper form, as required. Inaccurate budgeting led to … balance policy. Key Recommendations Hold public hearings on or before April 15. Adopt realistic annual budgets that are based on historical trends and other known factors. Reduce fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… the Fire Chief and a former Board member using Department funds. The Board and membership did not review bank statement … … Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department Misappropriation of Funds 2015M3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsOperational Advisory No. 31
… Subject : GFO Updates pertaining to the new General Ledger Journal Entry (GLJE) Workflow Change … with the Statewide Financial System (SFS), the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) removed agency dollar … at the time of transaction submittal or posting in SFS (i.e. bulkload transactions). In addition, agencies are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/31-general-ledger-journal-entries-workflow-changeChestertown Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-1)
… and submitted to the Board or to the Office of the State Comptroller. The Board did not establish and implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/06/16/chestertown-volunteer-fire-company-financial-operations-2017mDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.81 … for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, down from a 2 percent cap in each of the two previous years, according to data … to control expenses.” The 1.81 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts as well as 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentAsset Forfeiture Escrow Fund
… Comptroller Local Government and School Accountability Data Management Unit 110 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12236 or Emailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/asset-forfeiture-escrow-fundVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… 14, 2013. Background The Village of Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County. The Board of Trustees comprises four … not accurately re-levied, water bills were not prepared in accordance with the Village’s local law, and the Board did … approve all customer account adjustments the Clerk made in the water accounting system. The Board did not annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311IX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… government may request the negotiation of a separate rate for distinctive programs instead of using the standard rate … program or an organizational unit supported with federal funds. For programs or funds that require a rate other than the standard rate, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsTown of Urbana – Supervisor’s Financial Records and Reports (2022M-14)
… reports since January 2020 and the 15 submitted reports for 2018 and 2019 were inaccurate and untimely. Although an … to the Board and file AUDs timely. Except as specified in Appendix A, Town officials generally agreed with our … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-supervisors-financial-records-and-reports-2022m-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Dryden Central School District – Cash Management (Tompkins County) District officials did not follow their investment policy. As a result, officials … by approximately $44,000. District officials were unable to properly monitor out-of-district tuition billings or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Oyster Bay - Financial Condition Management (2020M-74)
… plans and policies, including a multiyear financial plan, fund balance policy and reserve policy. Key … Develop a comprehensive written multiyear financial plan and written policies establishing reasonable fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/09/04/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-management-2020m-74Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… was to review internal controls over the Clerk’s office and the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, … The Town of Argyle is located in Washington County and includes the Village of Argyle. The Town Board, which comprises five elected members – the Town Supervisor and four Board members – governs the Town. In 2011, the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231