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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions
… in the country, has adopted new, long-term targets for lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions consistent with … called on the company to adopt and report on targets for the long-term reduction of its GHG emissions, taking into … and alternative instruments. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissionsDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… equipment, including Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTVs) in the subway system, to avoid future unexpected failures, an … and first responders during emergencies and incidents of crime,” DiNapoli said. “The subway is an environment that … reasons why maintenance is not completed; make a daily list of inoperable cameras and alarms and track their repair; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Company , Village of Cohocton , Concord Industrial Development Agency , East Brentwood Fire District , Town of … for in the treasurer’s office. Concord Industrial Development Agency (CIDA) – Agency Management (Erie County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Haverstraw - Financial Condition (2019M-52)
… Key Recommendations Prepare a realistic budget that allows for current revenues to fund current expenditures to avoid … Establish a comprehensive fund balance policy as guideline for the level of fund balance to be maintained. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-haverstraw-financial-condition-2019m-52Town of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and … The Board consistently overestimated appropriations in the 2018-19 through 2020-21 budgets by a total of $3.7 … realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53Village of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… the Board overestimated budgeted appropriations, resulting in general fund surpluses. As a result, the Town did not need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Newfane Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-88)
… can better manage fund balance and reserves. The practice of annually appropriating fund balance that is not needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/newfane-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-88Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-64)
… officials reduced surplus fund balance from 19 percent at June 30, 2015 to 8 percent as of June 30, 2023, they consistently appropriated fund balance that was … by an annual average of $1.7 million (3.3 percent) and, as a result, Consistently appropriated an average of $1.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-64Jamestown City School School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-97)
Determine whether the Jamestown City School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/jamestown-city-school-district-2022-97.pdfBayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Fund Balance Management (2021M-116)
Determine whether the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District (District) Board appropriately managed the District’s fund balance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/bayport-blue-point-2021-116.pdfTown of Cochecton - Fund Balance Management and Multiyear Planning (2018M-208)
Determine whether the Board effectively managed general, highway and sewer district fund balances and reserves and has multiyear financial and capital plans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cochecton.pdfTown of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… fund balance was nearly four times the 2018 general fund tax levy and 183 percent of 2018 budgeted appropriations. … 2017 fund balance was 150 percent the 2018 highway fund tax levy and 96 percent of 2018 budgeted appropriations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Opinion 88-65
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … paying the tax and the charging of a fee therefor. This is in reply to your letter which asks our opinion as to whom a … section 986(1) of the Real Property Tax Law which states, in part, the following: "1. .... Where a tax is paid by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Ripley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Ripley Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and … corrective action. … Determine whether the Ripley Central School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Fund Balance (2021M-61)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation’s (THLDC) Board of Directors (Board) effectively managed fund balance. Key … or adopt a fund balance policy that addresses what level of fund balance is needed or how any surplus funds will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/02/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-fund-balanceDalton-Nunda Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-92)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Dalton-Nunda Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and … action. … Determine whether the DaltonNunda Central School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/dalton-nunda-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-92Town of Guilford – Budgeting (2023M-144)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Guilford (Town) Town Board (Board) developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/08/town-guilford-budgeting-2023m-144Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… appropriations, it appeared the District needed to use appropriated fund balance and reserves to close projected budget gaps totaling $51.4 million for … in real property tax levies that are higher than needed to finance expenditures. The Board and District officials: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49DiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… Plan has eliminated the $25 minimum contribution required to open an account in an effort to make the important college … attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college attendance … is great news for children and families. As the first in my family to go to college, I understand the obstacles on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeFriendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Friendship Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District … Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations, appropriated fund balance and reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/friendship-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-55