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Saratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial condition … to May 31, 2013. Background Saratoga County covers an area of approximately 840 square miles and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235Applying for Benefits – Article 14 Benefits
… To apply for Retirement System benefits, you must file the appropriate … of the State Comptroller within specific time limits. For a form to be considered as “filed with the Comptroller,” … mailed. To meet a filing deadline (such as an application for retirement benefits or an option election form), you can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-benefitsCity of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and … appropriate action on our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in March 2016. Background The City of … City of Olean Budget Review B1713 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program … and makes up the difference by increasing State aid to school districts. The State’s costs for underwriting this … the program’s inception, from $582 million in 1998-99 to $3.2 billion in 2010-11. Key Findings Local assessors have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Helping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… ensured that Credit Recovery Programs (CRPs) conform to Regulations, and if the school districts adequately monitor … and on-line study, are referred to as CRPs. Although Regulations allow school districts to provide CRPs to … approve students’ participation in CRPs in accordance with Regulations. Four districts could not prove that CRP students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolX.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… The VMU assigns Special Use Vendor IDs starting with ‘0’. These Vendor IDs have been established for processing expenditures … State Business Unit to approve and establish a Special Use vendor for a business need. Process and Document Preparation: … The VMU assigns Special Use Vendor IDs starting with 0 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idX.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… The “Location” section of the Vendor Record contains payment values defined by the vendor. Agencies should note … physical and email ordering address for purchase orders, payment terms which may include early payment discounts, and … the vendor to the New York State Vendor Self- Service Portal at https://esupplier.sfs.ny.gov/psp/fscm/SUPPLIER . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationIX.5.A Billing for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… and Customer Contracts under their own agency PCBU Use the Commitment Control Module in SFS to budget for Federal … Grant Projects Split costs manually on source transactions against an award for Federal and State share if applicable, … Upon billing, these transactions will create temporary bills that will then get approved systematically by SFS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5a-billing-non-onboarding-agenciesTown of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Gardiner is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 5,700. … Key Recommendations Segregate incompatible duties in the cash receipts and disbursements processes, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Town’s sewer and water districts for the period January 1, 2009, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is … fund balance declined from $163,483 as of January 1, 2009 to $122,262 at December 31, 2011. The sewer fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Dalton-Nunda Central School District – Financial Management (Allegany County, … two general fund reserves were overfunded. Naples Central School District – Information Technology (Livingston County, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1XI-A.1.B Category Codes – XI-A. Purchasing
… provides agencies with guidance regarding the proper use of category codes in the Statewide Financial System … provides agencies with guidance regarding the proper use of category codes in the Statewide Financial System SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1b-category-codesDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It is the fourth fee reduction since 2009 for Direct Plan account holders across the state. New York’s … than $524 million to help parents across the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… and itemization are provided and that payment is for proper district purposes. The auditor must report … decide not to hire, the board must assume responsibility for auditing all district claims itself. Who qualifies Candidates for the position must should have or be able to obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditorDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… Communities in the Rockaways were some of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, more than two years after … the pandemic, Rockaways residents were particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, which prompted the city’s … areas in the Rockaways as one of the city’s 33 hardest hit areas by the pandemic. This area also had some of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s audits are designed to help schools improve their financial management practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Thurston , Town of Willsboro and the York Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … did not audit the records of the clerk as required. York Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities … Syracuse Town of Thurston Town of Willsboro and the York Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … long-term financial and capital/infrastructure plans to set forth the town’s objectives and goals. The board also … under the volunteer firefighters’ policy; did not have district financial records audited for 2011 and 2012 as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsReporting of Billboard Income
… Purpose To determine whether income from properties with billboards was being accurately reported on the Real Property Income Expense Statements (RPIE) filed with the New York City … Determine whether income from properties with billboards was being accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/reporting-billboard-incomeDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, New York City, and their major public authorities during the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarter