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Opinion 94-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … assessment for) BONDS AND NOTES -- Budget Notes (use of to finance excess cost of snow removal) -- Serial Bonds (use … 438; Davis v Sharp, n.o.r 30 NYS2d 441 mod and affd 265 App Div 825, 37 NYS2d 843). Whether an emergency exists in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Opinion 95-16
… of Education Law, §1908[1]) EDUCATION LAW, §1908(1): A central high school district is required to apportion … roll as of the date of the apportionment. This is in reply to your request for our opinion as to the proper … assessment roll to be used for the apportionment required by section 1908 of the Education Law. Subdivision one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-16DiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
… 335% higher than they were in 2003, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Households across the nation … to 73% for the United States as a whole. However, DiNapoli’s report found per capita debt in New York differs in notable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-riseXIX.3 Project IDs with Multiple Funding Sources – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… With the implementation of PCIP, the practice of establishing a Project as equal to one funding source … the overall project within one SFS Project ID, regardless of funding source. Project IDs should be aligned to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix3-project-ids-multiple-funding-sourcesXVI.2 Financial Reporting Policies – XVI. Financial Reporting
… incorporated in the Codification of Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards (GASB … 2010, the GASB issued Statement 62, Codification of Accounting and Financial Reporting Guidance Contained in … into the GASB’s authoritative literature certain accounting and financial reporting guidance that is included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi2-financial-reporting-policiesMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… for dual eligible beneficiaries. About 570,000 of New York's Medicaid recipients received Medicare Part B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bNew York Mills Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-79)
… District officials sought competition for the purchase of good and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key … District officials sought competition for the purchase of good and services not subject to competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-79Town of New Castle - Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-19)
… receipted, deposited and reported to the Town Board. Key Findings The Board did not develop a comprehensive cash … and remitted money up to 24 days after collection. Key Recommendations Adopt written policies related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/20/town-new-castle-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-19Copenhagen Central School District - Procurement (2019M-238)
… for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings Our review of 24 … Periodically issue requests for proposals (RFPs) to solicit competition when seeking professional services. … for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/copenhagen-central-school-district-procurement-2019m-238Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… used for determining fines and for general decisions made by the Department and the Commission regarding utility … as appropriate. Verify the accuracy of data submitted by utilities used by the Commission or Department to evaluate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsArchived Publications
… Fiscal Stress Drivers and Coping Strategies - 6/18/13 New Fiscal Realities Challenge Local Governments - 8/12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/archived-publicationsTown of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… for one purchase totaling $13,404 or competitively bid three purchases totaling $911,044. Key Recommendations … of proposals or quotes for purchases or competitively bid purchases when required. Employees and officials should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179Cortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… had accurate and complete financial information with which to manage operations. Key Findings The Legislature failed to adequately oversee the County’s finances. The Legislature: Failed to address extended vacancies in key financial positions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162Town of Chili - Financial Management and Cash Receipts (2019M-167)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective To determine whether the Board and Town officials adopted … budgets and effectively managed fund balance and reserves. To determine whether Town departments were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-chili-financial-management-and-cash-receipts-2019m-167Management of Energy Consumption
… effectively managing their agency's energy consumption. The audit covers the period April 1, 2006 to January 31, … by December 31, 2010, their respective energy consumption in all buildings by 35 percent relative to 1990 (or alternate … 31, 2010, have not achieved the reduction goals set forth in EO 111. Had officials met the energy reduction goals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/management-energy-consumptionSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Regional Transportation Authority’s discretionary spending complied with its guidelines and was reasonable, … adequately address potentially questionable discretionary spending, including definitions of costs and necessary … Park City Authority: Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending (2012-S-158) State University Construction Fund: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0DiNapoli: Medicaid Redesign Presents Opportunities and Risks
… The state’s efforts to limit Medicaid spending are showing measurable progress … SFY 2013-14. The state paid $18 billion or 32.5 percent, while New York City and county governments paid $8.8 billion, or 15.9 percent (totals may not sum due to rounding). Overall spending on the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-medicaid-redesign-presents-opportunities-and-risksIX.4.J State Requirements in Support of CMIA Implementation – IX. Federal Grants
… For most federal programs subject to CMIA, interest liabilities will be calculated from the SFS … supplying information needed for such calculations. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/19/2012 … For most federal programs subject to CMIA interest liabilities will be calculated from the SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4j-state-requirements-support-cmia-implementationOntario County Four Seasons Development Corporation – Procurement (2021M-197)
… (Corporation) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Corporation … purchases and guidance for maintaining documentation to support that the purchasing process is followed. We reviewed payments totaling $305,033 to nine vendors with aggregate purchases of $5,000 or more in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/04/29/ontario-county-four-seasons-development-corporationImplications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… yet to recover fully. During March and April 2020, nearly 2 million jobs were lost in New York State and, as of August … 2021, only 55 percent of those jobs were regained. No region of the State has returned to pre-pandemic employment … because they tend to rely on non-wage income, such as capital gains, which are more volatile than wages. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/implications-future