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One-Year FAS – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… be included in the one-year FAS calculation: Unused sick leave; Unused vacation; Payments made as a result of working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/one-year-fasTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program (Follow-Up)
… well monitored, and no metrics were established to focus on the primary goal, reducing “exposed bags.” However, the … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/14/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-program-followVestal Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-91)
… to fund needed reserves, to pay down debt or to reduce taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/28/vestal-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-91Tully Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-359)
… and Truxton in Cortland County and the Towns of Fabius, LaFayette, Onondaga, Otisco, Spafford and Tully in Onondaga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/tully-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-359New York Mills Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-107)
… practices for the period July 1, 2014 through November 30, 2015. Background The New York Mills Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-107Mexico Academy Central School District –Financial Management (2016M-219)
… The Mexico Academy Central School District is located in the Towns of Hastings, Mexico, New Haven, Palermo, Parish, … on the new terms of the nuclear power plant’s payment in lieu of taxes agreement, the District will receive approximately $18 million in payments over the next five years compared to the $63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/mexico-academy-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-219Harpursville Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-261)
… District officials’ management over financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. Background … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $16.1 million. … did not ensure that fund balances were reasonable. For the five-year period ending June 30, 2013, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/03/harpursville-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-261Monticello Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-97)
… needs of the District, resulting in an unnecessary burden on taxpayers. Unexpended surplus fund balance exceeds the … and expenditures to avoid raising more real property taxes than necessary. Reduce the amount of unexpended surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/monticello-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-97Connetquot Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-98)
… activities for the period July 1, 2013 through November 30, 2014. Background The Connetquot Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/14/connetquot-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-98Watertown City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-85)
… was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. Background The … has exceeded the 4 percent legal limit during the same period. The Board has not developed a written policy that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/watertown-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-85Town of Guilford – Budgeting (2023M-144)
… historical trends. Appropriate fund balance when needed. Reduce unrestricted fund balance amounts to within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/08/town-guilford-budgeting-2023m-144Groton Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-288)
… balance has exceeded the statutory maximum. Three reserve funds have excessive balances and no plans or policies for … fund balance in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Transfer excess reserve funds to unassigned fund balance, … established and maintained in compliance with statutes. Stop raising more real property taxes than necessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/09/groton-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-288Town of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… procured in the taxpayers’ best interests and may have missed opportunities to reduce Town costs. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56Carthage Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-138)
… School District is located in the Towns of Champion, Le Ray, Rutland and Wilna in Jefferson County and the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/carthage-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-138Town of Poughkeepsie – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2016M-416)
… parking ticket collection process for the period January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Poughkeepsie is located in Duchess County and has a population of approximately … since September 1990. One clerk was responsible for all aspects of Court ticket functions without oversight. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-poughkeepsie-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2016m-416Town of Stony Point – Budget Review (B6-13-15)
… and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review … revenues of $1.5 million in the general fund from the sale of Town property. Revenue from the sale of property is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/15/town-stony-point-budget-review-b6-13-15Wilson Central School District - Financial Management (2022M-22)
… officials improperly restricted more than $1.6 million in the debt reserve fund. Workers’ compensation reserves fund … unemployment expenditure. By maintaining surplus funds in excess of the statutory limit and maintaining excess … real property taxes may have been higher than necessary. In addition, the Board did not adopt a comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wilson-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-22Mount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
… District (District) Board and District officials procured natural gas at the most favorable terms and in the best interest of District taxpayers. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not procure natural gas in accordance with New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/15/mount-vernon-city-school-district-procurement-natural-gas-2019m-91Niagara Falls Water Board – Financial Management (2015M-141)
… which is governed by an appointed five-member Board, owns and operates the City of Niagara Falls’ drinking water, … between the two entities. The Authority’s Debt Service Fund is excessively funded. Key Recommendations Ensure that … properly reported. Use the excess cash in the Debt Service Fund for capital projects or repairs or to reduce the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/18/niagara-falls-water-board-financial-management-2015m-141Town of Columbus – Budget Development Practices (2012M-225)
… the Town. The Town’s annual budget for the 2012 fiscal year is $770,000. Key Findings The Board and Supervisor did not develop sound budgets based on actual current needs and/or past … the Board continued to under-budget revenues in fiscal year 2012, its adopted budget for 2013 is more closely based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-columbus-budget-development-practices-2012m-225