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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Ballston Area …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-019)
… adequate oversight of District financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. … Great Bend Fire District, located in Jefferson County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Champion. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/17/town-champion-great-bend-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialClinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Oversight of Financial Activities (2014M-142)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011 through December 19, 2013. … Background The Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation that provides … has 43 volunteer members and the Executive Committee is responsible for oversight and financial management. From …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/08/29/clinton-volunteer-fire-department-inc-oversight-financialCity of Fulton – Fiscal Stress (2013M-310)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. Background The City of Fulton is located in Oswego County. The Common Council is the legislative body responsible for managing City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/22/city-fulton-fiscal-stress-2013m-310Lowville Academy and Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-220)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through March 31, 2015. … The Lowville Academy and Central School District is located in the Towns of Denmark, Greig, Harrisburg, … operates one school with approximately 1,400 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015mGlens Falls Common School District – Financial Condition (2015M-66)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through February 28, 2015. Background The Glens Falls Common School District is located in the City of Glens Falls in Warren County. The District, which is governed by an elected three-member Board of Education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/glens-falls-common-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-66Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period June 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background The Village of Lewiston is located in the Town of Lewiston in Niagara County and has … a population of approximately 2,700 residents. The Village is governed by a five-member elected Board of Trustees which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-lewiston-purchasing-2013m-45Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-240)
… District's financial operations and use of fund balance for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Background The Merrick Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The … operates three schools with approximately 1,480 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-240Review of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… requirements, which are designed to facilitate each agency missions, protect the interests of the State and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoBuffalo City School District – Special Education and Grant Administration (2017M-73)
… purpose of our audit was to review the District’s process for claiming Excess Cost Aid and billing nonresident tuition … 20, 2016. Background The Buffalo City School District is located in the City of Buffalo in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/30/buffalo-city-school-district-special-education-and-grant-administrationBelfast Central School District – Procurement (2016M-317)
… audit was to examine the District’s procurement procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through August 16, 2016. Background The Belfast Central School District is located in the Towns of Allen, Angelica, Belfast, Caneadea … which operates one school with approximately 340 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/belfast-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-317Town of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… financial condition of the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Halfmoon is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 21,500. The Town is governed by a Board that comprises a Town Supervisor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55Kiryas Joel Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Selected Employee Reimbursements (2016M-331)
… condition and selected employee reimbursement payments for the period July 1, 2014 through March 16, 2016. … Background The Kiryas Joel Union Free School District is located in the Village of Kiryas Joel, Orange County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/03/kiryas-joel-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-selectedVillage of Walton – Bio-Digester Capital Plan (2016M-378)
… was to determine if Village officials adequately planned for the wastewater treatment facility’s bio-digester capital … through August 16, 2016. Background The Village of Walton is located in the Town of Walton in Delaware County and has a population of approximately 3,090. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-walton-bio-digester-capital-plan-2016m-378Genesee Valley Central School District – Reserve Accounts and Extra-Classroom Activities (2014M-56)
… and internal controls over extra-classroom activities for the period July 1, 2012 through February 4, 2014. … Background The Genesee Valley Central School District is located in Allegany County and is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/27/genesee-valley-central-school-district-reserve-accounts-and-extraDiNapoli: NY Pension Fund Reaches Climate Agreements With Five Portfolio Companies
… Report . “As trustee of the Fund, one of my top priorities is safeguarding the investments made for the benefit of the more than one million participants in … DiNapoli said. “To foster long-term financial success, it is essential to address the climate-oriented investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-ny-pension-fund-reaches-climate-agreements-five-portfolio-companiesOpinion 92-27
… in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Payroll Deductions (for charitable contributions) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES … for the gross salary to which the city council member is entitled. You ask whether the city may honor the council … by public officers and employees). A payroll deduction is generally distinguishable from a wage assignment in that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center (Follow-Up)
… and Disability Assistance (OTDA) administers programs for the State’s low-income residents and provides support, … serve the homeless. OTDA’s funding of shelter services is administered through the Local Districts, comprising the … adult families, serves over 250 families per year. Westhab is the single largest provider of these services in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-center-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-5)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 million to … practice of using debt to pay for recurring costs is imprudent. Our review found the City’s budget: Continues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-5III.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… sections of law may protect other specific information. For example, Executive Law, Article 22, Section 633 protects … limited business processes where confidential information is needed in the SFS. As such, there are restricted fields in … bank account information used to process ACH transactions is stored in the Vendor File and access is restricted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-information