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Opinion 95-21
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … hearing to consolidate (19 Opns St Comp, 1963, p 64). If a proper petition is filed, however, the town board … "shall" call a public hearing ( id .). In either case, if the town board, after the public hearing, determines that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21Financial Management Practices
… outcomes in negotiations and litigation, in accordance with FERC’s Headwater Benefit Determination. Take the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesExcessive Medicaid Payments for Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … more proactive culture that seeks to ensure that Medicaid is the payer of last resort for services provided to dual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/excessive-medicaid-payments-services-recipients-receiving-medicare-benefits-followDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can eventually be turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF), which took in a record $48 million from them in … growing number of the accounts being held by our Office of Unclaimed Funds. My office is working to get these funds back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… of $692.9 million for the Yonkers Public Schools (District) and $686.9 million for the City. The 2022-23 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6XII.5.G Entering the Appropriate Obligation and Accounting Dates on Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… Date and Accounting Date. The Obligation Date is used in the accrual and modified accrual bases of accounting and … (OSC) prepares the State’s financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles … completed. Grants Date the payment is due as specified by the grant agreement or if stated in legislative language, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5g-entering-appropriate-obligation-and-accounting-dates-vouchersXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… Section Overview and Policies: According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State … various employees and subunits. This separation helps to reduce the risk of error, waste, or wrongful acts pertaining to various functions within an agency. The procure-to-pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesDowntown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… under the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) and is charged with the revitalization, development, promotion, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… Strong collections in May show the economy continues to improve as spending rebounds from the effects of the … last month were relatively strong even compared to pre-pandemic numbers, rising 6.9 percent, or $93 million, … by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School District – Information Technology (Onondaga County and Madison County) District officials did not adequately … information technology (IT) controls to ensure private and sensitive information was protected from unauthorized … and are in the process of being adjusted. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsVillage of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… 19, 2013. Background The Village of Catskill is located in the Town of Catskill in Greene County and has a population of 4,100. The … 2013, the Village reported expenditures of $4.2 million in its general fund, $1.1 million in its water fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134Village of Pulaski – Selected Village Operations (2013M-142)
… reserve, claims, annual audits and information technology for the period June 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background … all serving two-year terms. Operating expenditures for the fiscal year ending in 2012 were $877,359 in the … $102,275 from the water system improvement reserve to pay for work associated with the River Street retaining wall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-pulaski-selected-village-operations-2013m-142Town of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located in Montgomery County and has a population of approximately … members and an elected Town Supervisor, governs the Town. In 2010, 2011 and 2012, the adjusted warrants from the County … Key Recommendations Record each tax payment received in a cash receipts journal itemizing the payment date, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Town of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… the Justice’s accounts and identified 11 missing receipt numbers in the computer system for which there was no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today … office and Yates County Sheriff Ronald Spike’s office. Brown, 49, of Penn Yan, stole cash payments made to the town … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She agreed to pay $26,729 in restitution as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000Village of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)
… including those related to acceptable use, data backup, online banking, disaster recovery, equipment disposal, and … use (including internet and email), data backups, online banking, disaster recovery, equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… for auditing claims will vary depending on the type of locality. Generally, the governing board is responsible … is generally responsible for auditing claims in each type of locality and what options, if any, are available for establishing the claims auditing position. Type of Locality Designated Claims Auditing Body Other Options …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… through the first eight months of the state fiscal year were $3 billion lower than last year, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by … of November totaled $4.3 billion, $52.5 million above last year and $806.7 million higher than the projection in DOB’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-14-19)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Sidney, located in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to … The Board should not appropriate fund balance that does not exist. The Board should be mindful of the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/04/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-14-19Town of Thurston – Financial Management (2013M-280)
… budgeting practices and resultant financial condition for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013. … Recommendations Establish a policy and develop procedures for preparing realistic budgets. The Board should do so by … budgeting practices and resultant financial condition for the period January 1 2011 thr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-thurston-financial-management-2013m-280