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Town of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2020M-102)
… property exemptions were not always properly applied for or supported. 99 property tax exemptions were reviewed; … totaling over $4.1 million were not properly applied for or supported. Property owners received $4,014 in 2019 Town tax reductions for these unsupported exemptions. Key Recommendation The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/29/town-owasco-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2020m-102Operational Advisory No. 36
… of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the guidance for the use of account codes 55203, Postage and 55220, … in SFY 2024-25 , and account code 55220 should be used for any shipping expenses. Account 57032, Office Supplies, should be used for the purchase of postage stamps. Reference: Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/36-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesFayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … 31, 2015. Background The Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District is located in the Towns of Manlius, DeWitt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016mGarden City Union Free School District – Overtime (2016M-382)
… of our audit was to examine the District’s use of overtime for the period July 1, 2014 through April 30, 2016. … by an elected five-member Board of Education. Expenditures for the 2015-16 fiscal year were approximately $103.3 … request form and that addresses the approval of overtime for emergencies or unforeseen circumstances. … Garden City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/garden-city-union-free-school-district-overtime-2016m-382Clarkstown Central School District – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-150)
… is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. Annual payroll costs are approximately $113 million. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/01/clarkstown-central-school-district-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-150Village of Green Island – Water Fund Financial Condition (2015M-237)
… the financial condition of the Village’s water fund for the period June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2015. Background … is governed by an elected seven-member Village Board. For the 2014-15 fiscal year, general fund budgeted … water fund. Adopt a multiyear financial and capital plan for the water fund. … Village of Green Island Water Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-green-island-water-fund-financial-condition-2015m-237Village of Irvington – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-265)
… tower during the 2014 calendar year, did not receive any new amendments relating to the delinquent carrier and was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-irvington-selected-financial-activities-2015m-265Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) Renewals Issued 2015 Through 2020
… 24, 2020 as Chapter 157 of the Laws of 2020 – A.10492 Rules (Thiele) / S.8417 Krueger - Provides financial and … health crisis and its aftermath, by: (1) extending the "rollover" period for bond anticipation notes issued in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/bond-anticipation-notes-bans-renewals-issued-2015-through-2020DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of … unanimously in both the State Senate and Assembly: “I am very disappointed the Governor vetoed our bill requiring … bypass routine oversight. Without public disclosure of how taxpayer money is being used, it raises questions about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationTruxton Academy Charter School – Tuition Billing and Collections (2025M-8)
… $2.14 million, officials overbilled school districts of residence (resident districts) $84,689 for State aid … maintain necessary documentation to support calculations of the amounts billed or ensure billings were accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/truxton-academy-charter-school-tuition-billing-and-collections-2025m-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and business administrator positions with the Roscoe Central School District, saving approximately $326,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsSmithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… recorded and reported and that moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. … the Town of Fenner. The District’s general fund budget for 2015 totals $68,996. Key Findings The Treasurer has not submitted required annual financial reports to OSC for 2010 through 2014. The Treasurer does not provide the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113Continuity of Operations Planning (Follow-Up)
… generally accepted continuity methodologies from both the public and private sectors. Further, the Division has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/continuity-operations-planning-followColumbia County Department of Weights and Measures –Internal Controls Over Revenue Collection (2013M-400)
… Chair. The Chair is the County's chief executive officer. In 2012, the County's total expenditures were $145,141,973. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/02/columbia-county-department-weights-and-measures-internal-controls-over-revenueState Police Bulletin No. SP-142
… Unit 62 Background Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Expertise Payment to employees in Bargaining … Date(s) Payments will be processed in Pay Period 17L for paychecks dated 12/05/12 Payment Information and … Pay in the amount of $1,200 annually. To be eligible for the payment, employees must be in Active, Paid Leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-142-2012-state-police-expertise-payState Agencies Bulletin No. 1403
… related to assigning chartfield data to current and new position pools. Affected Employees Agency representatives … and Fiscal Officers) Background The State adopted a new Chart of Accounts (COA) in 2012 when it implemented the … OSC is now aligning personal service charges with the new COA. Following this conversion, agencies will be able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1403-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… for the fire safety program for schools located outside New York City. Our initial audit report, which was issued on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followIschua Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-367)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Ischua and located in Cattaraugus County. The Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/19/ischua-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-367West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company – Treasurer’s Activities (2016M-48)
… was to evaluate controls over the Treasurer’s activities for the period January 1, 2013 through August 12, 2014. … policy to describe proper credit card usage, dollar limits for purchases or documentation required to be maintained to … did not maintain complete and accurate records to account for all of the Company’s financial activities and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/03/west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company-treasurers-activities-2016mKendall Central School District – Capital Project (2017M-194)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s use of … operates two schools with approximately 695 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … Provide voters with specific information on what will be included in proposed capital projects, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/05/kendall-central-school-district-capital-project-2017m-194