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Ripley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… and District officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and … District officials did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. The Board and District officials: … appropriations and appropriated fund balance, resulting in surplus fund balance exceeding the 4 percent statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Middletown No. 1 Fire District – Annual Financial Reports (2020M-160)
… agreed with our recommendation and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/middletown-no-1-fire-district-annual-financial-reports-2020m-160DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… Local sales tax collections dropped 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with … Local sales tax collections dropped 244 percent in April compared to April 2019 leaving many of New Yorks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… File Assessment Roll Verification Form Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Background The Office of … by parcel on a School District Assessment Adjustment Form [pdf] . Instructions for completing the form are found on page 2 of the form. Assessment adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsDue Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… Companies that hold abandoned funds are required to attempt to contact the rightful owner of the property before transferring, or escheating, the property … Companies that hold abandoned funds must attempt to contact the rightful owner of the property before transferring or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency in State Buildings
… to facility staff, as required, by the December 31, 2017 deadline. DOCCS officials stated they did not meet the submetering deadline because they are installing more meters than … energy reduction until well after the April 1, 2020 deadline. Key Recommendation Continue implementing capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1847
… the beginning of the academic year Teachers not returning in the Fall of 2020 Change in Pay Basis Codes Transfers between agencies Work schedule … teacher is in the same position, complete a Position Data form requesting a change in Pay Basis Code effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1847-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … did not always pay employees at the proper pay rate and payroll was not always adequately supported or calculated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Collateral Loan/Pawn Brokers
… loan brokers, are required by law to file several forms with the Office of the State Comptroller. See the table below. Business Type Requirements Fee Forms/Resources New Filing File before doing business. New … loan brokers are required by law to file several forms with the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/collateral-loanpawn-brokersCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… one unit of Arts education (i.e., visual arts, music, dance, or theater) during their stay to receive a high school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2012 Through March 31, 2013
… drugs, hospital services, medical equipment, and dental services. By the end of the audit fieldwork, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2012-through-march-31-2013Herkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2022M-136)
… works. In March 2022, the former clerk of the works was arrested for defrauding the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/herkimer-central-school-district-2014-building-renovation-capital-projectPort Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2022M-152)
… As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District officials: … in appropriated fund balance. Made unbudgeted year-end transfers to reserves and the capital projects fund totaling … and capital projects rather than rely on unbudgeted transfers of year-end operating surpluses. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2022m-152Utica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… 2021, the Corporation’s projected costs exceeded revenues by about $2.3 million. While the Corporation received grant … and routinely monitor the budget and financial activity by reviewing periodic financial reports. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-andMilford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)
… surplus fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit by approximately $600,000, or 5.4 percentage points. … recalculated surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by $1.3 million, or 11.9 percentage points. The Board … Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/milford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-94State Agencies Bulletin No. 1700
… to http://www.nysdcp.com or by calling the Nationwide Helpline at 1-800-422-8463.Representatives are available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1700-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2019Placement Agent Ban
… Signed into law on August 21, 2018 as Chapter 203 of the Laws of 2018 – A.3137 (Abbate) / S.4761 (Golden) – Codifies the current OSC policy which bans the use of placement … Codifies the current OSC policy which bans the use of placement agents paid intermediaries and registered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/placement-agent-banFairview Fire District – Financial Operations (2024M-138)
… Determine whether the Fairview Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials properly managed the District’s … operations and were transparent. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage and … Determine whether the Fairview Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board and officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/fairview-fire-district-financial-operations-2024m-138Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… on the Empire State Development website. Do Business with New York State New York State offers many online resources to help you find … New York State supports small businesses and certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesCooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… in line with the statutory limit; however, we determined it exceeded the statutory limit by $2.3 million when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65