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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Tuckahoe Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … claims processing function that allow claims to be audited in a timely manner and in accordance with BOCES policy and state law. Skaneateles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Fuel and Services
… and other risk factors to select and review $320,579 in fuel purchases from eight vendor. Key Findings We found … to support it followed, State procurement requirements. In particular, DMNA lacked documentation to support the … eight vendors up to $66,081 more than necessary for fuel. In addition, we found DMNA lacked documentation to support: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/30/fuel-and-servicesCity of Lackawanna – Garbage Collection Fees (2021M-206)
… City officials did not always assess and bill garbage fees in accordance with the City Code (Code). Officials also did … were not assessed and/or billed the correct garbage fees in accordance with the Code. Twenty-five of these properties … support and/or did not comply with City requirements. In addition, although the DPW Commissioner prepared memos …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-garbage-collection-fees-2021m-206City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-16-15)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling $21,630,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City's general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/03/city-troy-budget-review-b5-16-15Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B24-7-2)
… Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. Chapter 18 of the Laws of 2020, as amended … of 2020, authorizes the District to issue serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4.5 million, to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District ’s general fund as of June 30, 2019. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/05/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b24-7-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1182
… are subject to Federal, State and Local taxes are loaded in PayServ and reflected in the employee paycheck under the TXE earnings code. The … OSC Actions OSC will process four months of files in two pay cycles as specified above. Agency Actions Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1182-processing-taxable-expense-files-payservComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsAnnual Employer Contributions – Employer Contributions and Rates
… in November, we provide your final annual invoice . The 2027 invoice (next year’s invoice for the payment due February 1, 2027) will use: The employees’ earnings reported to NYSLRS by … we provide a projected invoice as a budgeting tool for the 2027 invoice. Because employees’ earnings have not yet been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/annual-employer-contributionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Free School District , Penfield Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … a formal plan stating how much will be set aside in each reserve, how each reserve will be funded or when … to its students and cafeteria staff produce the meals in a productive manner. However, meals cost more to prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling $21,630,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Southside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… 2013. Background Southside Academy Charter School, located in the City of Syracuse, is governed by a Board of Trustees … administration, operation and performance of the School in accordance with the School’s Charter and subject to the … to NHA, and the revenues are to be expended by NHA in accordance with the approved budget, and as otherwise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-254)
… 2013. Background The Roosevelt Charter School is located in Nassau County. Oversight of School operations is provided … code entitled “building fund” and budgeted $4.8 million in the 2010-11 fiscal year, $5.2 million in 2011-12, and $2.6 million in 2012-13 even though School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/10/roosevelt-childrens-academy-charter-school-selected-financial-operationsSchool Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… 2010, through July 31, 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a partial exemption … since the program’s inception, from $582 million in 1998-99 to $3.2 billion in 2010-11. Key Findings Local assessors have granted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Village of Pulaski – Selected Village Operations (2013M-142)
… 31, 2013. Background The Village of Pulaski is located in Oswego County and has approximately 2,400 residents. The … terms. Operating expenditures for the fiscal year ending in 2012 were $877,359 in the general fund, $369,629 in the water fund and $583,077 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-pulaski-selected-village-operations-2013m-142Town of Fishkill – Apparent Misappropriation of Senior Center Funds (2013M-246)
… to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Fishkill located in Dutchess County. The Town Board is the legislative body … of unsecured cash ($19,732) and checks ($1,794) was found in a Department file cabinet. Of this amount, $4,003, was in a sealed envelope and appeared to be ready to be remitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-fishkill-apparent-misappropriation-senior-center-funds-2013m-246Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $169,000 were a proper use of district money. In addition, travel and car rental costs of approximately … minimized. Had the supervisor invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available interest … incurred bank fees totaling $3,327 while receiving $920 in interest earnings during the audit period resulting in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the vendor improperly withheld funds. Auditors found that ice rink collections totaling $5,364 were unaccounted for due … after being collected. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Cost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… the right coverage for your employees. Offer Cash Payment In Lieu of Health Benefits For employees who have coverage … secondary source, offer them the option of a cash payment in lieu of health benefits. This provides a win-win: you save … how many employees would qualify and are interested in the plan. Have your employees weigh the benefits and risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 339
… merit awards may consist of items such as store or restaurant gift certificates, bus tokens or transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/339-taxable-non-cash-merit-awards-mc-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… was either not posted or comprehensive, resulting in a lack of transparency. Officials did not post external … did not establish non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of school district taxpayers. The board … non-student user account access to the district’s network. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits