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Opinion 2002-15
… for any given purpose to be raised from taxes levied only in the unincorporated area of the town (see, e.g., 1994 … the expenses of lighting districts would be assessed only against the several lots and parcels within the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15Sullivan West Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-1)
… 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since … exempt from sampling and how they would be secured, and what remedial actions were planned or enacted. Because there … not report three results through DOH’s Health Electronic Response Data System (HERDS) reporting system, and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/sullivan-west-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-1DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… work with the New York State Police and Fulton County District Attorney Chad Brown we exposed Hart’s fraud and she … working with his Division of Local Government and School Accountability in partnership with Fulton County District Attorney Brown and the New York State Police. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementOxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… procured and monitored transportation contracts in the best interest of taxpayers. Key Findings District officials did not always … to verify that the parts ordered were used for District vehicles. Key Recommendations Comply with competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentOpinion 98-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (funding town … streets) -- Repairs (by town of village streets) -- Snow Removal (by town on village streets) VILLAGE LAW, … scheme in the field of highway funding, including how towns are to budget and raise money for highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-10Oversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… management services were completed in a timely manner. Only 53% of the youth sampled received an initial intake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersWillsboro Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-156)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District’s controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … and expenditure accounts or reconcile bank balances to book balances. Annual reports have not been filed with OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/willsboro-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-156Rush-Henrietta Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2024M-122)
… did not ensure that credit card charges were reconciled in a timely manner and audited, as required, prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/03/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-credit-cards-and-purchase-cards-0Overview of Governmental Accounting
This session will familiarize local officials with the accounting process for municipalities and some of the unique elements of governmental accounting. It will include an overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Uniform Accounting System, measurement focus and encumbrances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-governmental-accounting-022824.pdfFar Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… as Daniel Laniado, 44, of Brooklyn. Laniado appeared yesterday afternoon before Queens Supreme Court Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsCommack Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-9)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … water outlets for sampling or exemption. We reviewed the test results for 40 of the 135 water outlets that exceeded … District officials also did not properly report laboratory test results for testing conducted in Cycle Two, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/commack-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-9State Contract and Payment Actions in December
… than $38.9 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges and improper payments. More information … Center in Queens County. $1.6 million with BIDCO Marine Group Inc. for habitat restoration at Spicer Creek Wildlife … Department of Health $14.3 million for purchases to support the COVID-19 pandemic response, including medical and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Net Assets Proprietary Funds
… 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Net Assets Proprietary Funds December 31, 2002 This … "balance sheet" format also is permitted. Classification of assets and liabilities is required in either case. … 9,728,829 NET ASSETS: Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 72,728,293 360,281 73,088,574 8,690,746 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34Hauppauge Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2022M-150)
… officials properly accounted for employees’ leave accruals and accurately calculated payments for unused leave accruals. … may be overstated by 27 days. Ten employees’ electronic and manual timekeeping records did not match, reflecting a … accounted for in accordance with written procedures, CBAs and individual contracts. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/hauppauge-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2022m-150Highland Central School District – Non-Instructional Overtime (2021M-8)
… for overtime work, including approval of overtime, to ensure that only necessary overtime charges are being … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/highland-central-school-district-non-instructional-overtime-2021m-8East Quogue Union Free School District – Selected Payroll Practices and Information Technology (2014M-44)
… our audit was to evaluate internal controls over payroll and information technology for the period of July 1, 2012 … August 30, 2013. Background The East Quogue Union Free School District, which is governed by an elected five-member … through Grade 6 and contracts with a neighboring school district to educate 428 students who attend Grades 7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-selected-payroll-practices-andContact Us
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/contact-usWest Corners Fire Company – Accounting for Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company officials … in, and provides fire protection services for, the Town of Union in Broome County. The Company’s Officers consist of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/05/west-corners-fire-company-accounting-cash-receipts-andWest Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over District financial … by real property taxes. Key Findings The Board failed to properly establish internal controls or provide adequate … activities. The District has not employed an IPA to audit the District’s finances or LOSAP as required by law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14Opinion 91-57
… been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57