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Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is ensuring that … 2018. We also analyzed 2014-15 school year data from the State Education Department (SED). Background DASA took effect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… This can be achieved only by working closely with the federal government, New York state and New York City to … priorities and financing for the next capital program. The federal government is the largest contributor to the MTA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionOpinion 99-12
… 206 or 209-e, the town board must determine whether it is in the public interest to assess all expenses of the … against the entire area of the district as extended, is subject to permissive referendum (Town Law, §206-a[4]). In … the entire area of the district, including extensions, is approved at a referendum or if no petition requesting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12VI.I Overview – VI. Budgets
… Segregation, and Project level of detail. BUDGET PROCESS After appropriations, which are statutory authorizations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vii-overviewDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college … Office of the State Comptroller by the Mayor's Office and NYC Kids RISE. "The elimination of the minimum contribution … the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeTown of Holland - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-232)
… Findings We reviewed 60 agricultural, veteran, disability and senior citizen exemptions totaling $2.5 million, on … were not properly supported by adequate documentation. The Assessor allowed what appear to be ineligible agricultural woodland exemptions totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-holland-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-232Jamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… The District’s LOSAP policy is not consistent with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) as the policy does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05Fairview Fire District – Audit Follow Up (2009M-211-F)
… miles and services 26,000 residents. The District’s budget for 2009 was approximately $11 million. Results of Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/fairview-fire-district-audit-follow-2009m-211-fFranklin County – Procurement (2016M-366)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s … Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/franklin-county-procurement-2016m-366North Merrick Union Free School District - Purchasing (2018M-87)
… General Municipal Law (GML) and its purchasing policy when seeking competition for purchases. We selected payments to 22 vendors totaling … number of quotes. We selected 10 vendors who were paid a combined total of $5.1 million to determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2018m-87Village of Deposit - Nonpayroll Disbursements and Real Property Tax Enforcement (2018M-99)
… audit the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and report. 1 New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 5-524 … Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/03/village-deposit-nonpayroll-disbursements-and-real-property-tax-enforcement-2018mWalden Fire District No. 2 – Purchasing (2017M-204)
… in accordance with the District’s procurement policy for the period January 1, 2016 through July 25, 2017. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled $501,784. Key Finding District officials did … the District’s procurement policy during the audit period for 27 purchases totaling $77,044. Key Recommendation Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/22/walden-fire-district-no-2-purchasing-2017m-204Accounts Payable Advisory No. 53
… XI-A, Section 3 - Purchase Orders Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/53-purchase-requisitions-and-purchase-ordersXVII.2.D Federal M-Year Reminder – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
In 1990 the US Congress enacted legislation 1405a of Public Law 101510 amended 31 USC 15511557 which requires all Federal agencies to close fixed year appropriation accounts and cancel any remaining balances by September 30th of the 5th year after the period of availability began
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2d-federal-m-year-reminderXIV.14.C Necessity for General Capital Assets Reporting – XIV. Special Procedures
… subject to defined levels of materiality, are included in the State’s government-wide financial statements as required … environment and are also subject to depreciation and/or the modified approach as a method to reflect asset condition. … recording capital assets in the Statement of Net Position is to record the value of these assets, as reduced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14c-necessity-general-capital-assets-reportingSchenectady Municipal Housing Authority – Payroll (2014M-223)
… The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority is located in the City of Schenectady, in Schenectady County. The Authority, which was established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2014/09/12/schenectady-municipal-housing-authority-payroll-2014m-223Gloversville Enlarged School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-244)
… approve claims before payment in accordance with New York State Education Law (Education Law), Section 2524. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/gloversville-enlarged-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-244Travel Advisory No. 14
… Report Audit Questions Updated to clarify that when Bureau auditors request additional information or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/14-gfo-updates-responding-audit-questions-voucher-denial-codesEast Irondequoit Central School District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2019M-132)
… saved $14,000 if it used government rates to reimburse for travel expenditures. Could have saved $2,600 on rental … When possible, District officials should use NYS contracts for renting cars. The Board should require proof of attendance for conferences. District officials disagreed with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/27/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-conference-and-travelAccounts Payable Advisory No. 73
… Subject: Updated Guidance for Paying Sales Tax and Freight Amounts Reference: Guide to … also informs agencies of invoice retention requirements for freight charges. Update: Guide to Financial Operations … Parcel Service (UPS)” to “Statewide Contract Vendor for Small Package Delivery.” … Updated Guidance for Paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/73-paying-sales-tax-and-freight-amounts