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Contract Advisory No. 22
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Once OSC has closed a contract the SFS header status will display … the “Closed” status. Contracts meeting the criteria below are subject to archiving and may be closed by BOC: A minimum … making final payments and cancelling purchase orders on a timely basis. References: SFS Secure Job Aids: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemOnondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… the District experienced unplanned operating surpluses in two of the three completed fiscal years reviewed. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelMonroe County - Financial Condition (2018M-179)
… $12.4 million in one-time increases that are unlikely to recur. The County relied on $65 million in revenue … $30.85 million in reported general fund interfund advances to cover deficit cash balances in 2017. The County does not have sufficient general fund balance to mitigate significant revenue shortages or unanticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/12/07/monroe-county-financial-condition-2018m-179Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… approximately $148,672, which could have been used to reduce real property taxes or for other purposes, was … based on realistic estimates that include amounts intended to fund reserves and develop and adopt comprehensive … and capital plans. Use money in the debt service fund to pay related debt service expenditures in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateTown of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… During the same period, total fund balance in the highway fund increased by $130,589 (58 percent). Year-end 2017 fund balance was 150 percent the 2018 highway fund tax levy and 96 percent of 2018 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Town of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… health insurance benefits averaging $183,000 annually for elected officials in 2016 and 2017. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58Photos: State Comptroller DiNapoli Visits Wyoming County Farm
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli toured Silver Meadows Farm in Wyoming County to help highlight New York's agriculture … industry. The family-owned farm is located on 750 acres in Silver Springs and produces milk, as well as corn, … a report showing New York's farms generated $4.8 billion in revenue, with 15 products – including milk, cottage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/photos-state-comptroller-dinapoli-visits-wyoming-county-farmMarathon Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-280)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials ensured … year’s appropriations by 2 percentage points (from 6.9 to 4.9 percent) as of June 30, 2017. The debt service fund, … a formal plan for reserves, analyze all reserve balances to determine whether balances are necessary and reasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/marathon-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-280Village of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed the … balance policy that establishes the level of fund balance to be maintained. Adopt budgets that include realistic … the Clerk-Treasurer provides adequate financial reports to the Board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials … budgets that appropriate fund balance that is not needed to fund operations. Ensure that the amount of unrestricted … balance policy that outlines the level of fund balance to be maintained and use surplus funds to fund one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B17-6-18)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b17-6-18Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B17-6-17)
… budget are reasonable. The Town’s general fund balance has continued to increase for the past five years, from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b17-6-17Massapequa Union Free School District – Budget Practices and Reserve Funds (2017M-113)
… our audit was to examine the District’s budget practices and reserve funds for the period July 1, 2013 through … of unrestricted fund balance that is not needed and not used to fund District operations. Review all reserves currently established and determine if the balances are necessary and reasonable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/massapequa-union-free-school-district-budget-practices-and-reserve-fundsVillage of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s joint youth activity’s … has been established by the Village of Northville to operate youth development activities for children residing … Bank statements and reconciliations were not provided to the Commissioners to enable a proper review of financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Travel Advisory No. 5
… Subject: Section XIII.3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense was updated. Guidance: The Office of the … updated Chapter XIII, Section 3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense of the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) … are now required to retain documentation supporting Travel and Expense transactions for six years. Online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1256
… of 2012 was enacted into law, and amends portions of the Retirement and Social Security Law, Education Law and the … Defined Contribution Program (VDCP). The SUNY Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) was selected as the model for the … This bulletin is to notify agencies of the new retirement option available to eligible employees and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1256-new-tier-vi-voluntary-defined-contribution-retirement-programOpinion 2002-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans … area of the town or village, including a day labor hiring site, and to monitor and document the use of such resources. … State Constitution generally prohibits towns and villages from giving or loaning money or property to or in aid of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-16Opinion 91-51
… Such sums so levied shall be collected by the local tax collectors or receivers of taxes and assessments and … year in which the advance was made. Further, where the tax bases of the "lending" fund and the "borrowing" fund are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-51Opinion 2001-8
… or for the portion of the district not included in any zone. The notice of the public hearing must specify the boundaries of the proposed zone(s), and the items of expense of the district which shall be charged only against the zone(s), or the other respects in which the rates of tax for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-8Opinion 2008-4
… as other town charges ( i.e . on an ad valorem basis) (11 Ops St Comp No. 7841, at 744). 2 Further, Town Law § 202-b … expense payable out of the general fund ( see e.g . 1995 Ops St Comp No. 95-17, at 36; 1988 Ops St Comp No. 88-33, at 61; 1979 Ops St Comp No. 79-748, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4