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Town of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… sound financial condition. The Town’s general and highway funds’ budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $165,824 and $312,972, … The general fund currently had a positive fund balance of $33,550 as of December 31, 2012. However, because the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… July 1, 2006, to April 22, 2013. Background The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and was established in 2004. The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is governed by a Board of … Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School School Building Lease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Village of Endicott, located in Broome County, issued debt totaling … Village of Endicott Budget Review B4147 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7Town of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … 1, 2011, through September 20, 2012. Background The Town of Byron is located in Genesee County and has a population of … Town of Byron Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208Monticello Joint Fire District – Fiscal Operations (2017M-80)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s … the District’s financial condition and Treasurer’s duties for the period January 1, 2015 through January 17, 2017. … statements or canceled check images on a monthly basis are performed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/14/monticello-joint-fire-district-fiscal-operations-2017m-80Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Board Oversight (2015M-33)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for … is appointed by the County and includes four members that are County Legislators. Key Findings Because the TCIDA does … for its approval and projects could have been given IDA benefits without its knowledge. Although, three businesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-boardTown of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… the use of a variety of vehicles and machines all fueled by diesel or unleaded gasoline. The Town receives a fleet discount by purchasing fuel from a national gas station chain. During our audit period the Town’s fleet of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171Town of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
Town of Benson Financial Condition 2013M77
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-185-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Schonowe … The purpose of our review was to assess the Schonowe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/10/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-audit-follow-2021m-185-fState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (Delaware County) Auditors commended district officials for researching and implementing shared services with other … districts to achieve cost savings and maintain programs for students. For example, the board began sharing the superintendent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… time last year. “Growth in local sales tax collections for April was modest for the third straight month and mostly driven by New York … two-fifths of counties experienced year-over-year declines for the month. My office will continue to provide regular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… growth in local sales tax collections could be challenging for local officials trying to maintain fiscal balance,” DiNapoli said. “Being prepared for a slowdown is especially important in this uncertain economy.” For May 2023 compared with May 2022: New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayState Agencies Bulletin No. 298
… 01-01-2002. The yearly regular contribution amount for Deferred Compensation has been increased from $8,500 to … to $11,000, or twice the allowable regular contribution, for a combined maximum total contribution of $22,000 for calendar year 2002. An additional deferment is now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/298-changes-processing-deferred-compensation-calendar-year-200225-Year Benefit (Section 384) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility You will be eligible to retire with 25 or more years of creditable service, … benefit, the greater benefit will be paid. Filing You must apply for a service retirement with the Office of the State … 90 days before your date of retirement. For information on how to apply for a service retirement benefit, read Applying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/25-year-benefit-section-384DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… outsized employment and business growth from 2000 until Queens became the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. The … York City and that’s a positive sign for the area and for Queens,” DiNapoli said. “Many challenges remain and some, … to 2019, total businesses grew 81.8% to 9,250, faster than Queens (44%) or NYC (29.6%). In 2019, 87.4% were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… adopt and establish appropriate policies and procedures for the activity fund and did not provide adequate oversight. … to allow district officials to determine if they were made for appropriate student activities. East Quogue Union Free … assurance that non-instructional employees are being paid for time actually worked and earning leave accruals to which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… Agency's budget by 31 percent and roll back protections for clean air and water, this action would decimate 40 years … so they can be sustainably profitable and advocate for smart environmental regulation. For businesses and investors with foresight, addressing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderOpinion 89-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … §§174(2), 176(2-a): A fire district may change the office of fire district treasurer from an elective to an appointive … Whether the elective office of fire district treasurer may be abolished and replaced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Opinion 94-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARDS -- Powers and Duties (purchase order system) TOWN LAW, §110: The town board, in its discretion, may require multiple signatures for all, … two signatures be obtained to authorize purchase orders in excess of $5,000 in towns. There is no State statute which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… purchase orders or receiving slips) is missing, the claim should be held until the supporting documentation is … is not provided, there may be an increased risk that the claim is not legitimate. If the claim is mathematically incorrect, confirm the proper amount, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claims