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Ithaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
… examine the District’s transportation State aid procedures and information technology (IT) controls for the period July … in the City of Ithaca, eight towns in Tompkins County and two towns in Tioga County. The District, which operates … should implement procedures to ensure the preparation and submission of transportation State aid documentation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-informationWoodbourne Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-98)
… operations. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions and levied taxes that were more than necessary to fund operations. The Board did not: Ensure the … records and reports or provided regular financial reports to the Board. Perform a thorough audit of all claims prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/woodbourne-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-98Vestal Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-08)
… Background The Vestal Central School District is located in the Towns of Vestal and Binghamton in Broome County and in the Town of Owego in Tioga County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/vestal-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-08State Agencies Bulletin No. 298
… following changes to Deferred Compensation rules, rates, and limits effective 01-01-2002. The yearly regular … additional deferment is now available to employees age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $1000 in addition … of $12,000 in 2002. Employees cannot have both "Catch Up" and "50 and over" additional amounts deferred in the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/298-changes-processing-deferred-compensation-calendar-year-2002Homeowners Association, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether Homeowners Association, Inc. … Background Under this contract, Homeowners agreed to provide residents with information affecting their … contract funds were budgeted for the purchase of equipment to enable Homeowners to i) operate an office; ii) provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/homeowners-association-incTown of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $640,000. Key Findings As of … not provide adequate oversight of the clerks responsible for receiving, recording and reporting cash receipts, and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the third consecutive month in 2023 of less than 2% growth. … of 3.3%, or $23.5 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $862 million, a decrease of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayRochester Land Bank Corporation – Monitoring Subcontractor Performance (2016M-373)
… designated community development projects or redevelopment plans in the City of Rochester. The Land Bank, which is … $4.6 million since 2014. Key Findings Land Bank officials do not adequately monitor aspects of performance such as the … profits from the sale of rehabilitated homes. Review individual cash disbursements. Ensure that a proper audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/rochester-land-bank-corporation-monitoring-subcontractor-performanceTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Board Oversight (2015M-33)
… was to review the IDA’s process for approving, monitoring and reporting projects for the period January 1, 2013 through … Board of Directors that is appointed by the County and includes four members that are County Legislators. Key … from those business that fall short of performance goals in compliance with TCIDA’s recapture policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-boardTown of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… 20, 2012. Background The Town of Byron is located in Genesee County and has a population of about 2500. The Town Board, which comprises the Supervisor and four council members, is the legislative body responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208Monticello Joint Fire District – Fiscal Operations (2017M-80)
… the District’s financial condition and Treasurer’s duties for the period January 1, 2015 through January 17, 2017. … Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 total over $2 million. Key Findings The Board … the levels of fund balance to be maintained or thresholds for reserves. Although the Board established a financial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/14/monticello-joint-fire-district-fiscal-operations-2017m-80Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric, library and parking funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… audit was to examine the School’s process for selecting and negotiating the related financial terms to obtain … The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and was established in 2004. The Buffalo Academy of Science …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Town of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2011, through May 7, 2013. … The elected Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations, including establishing internal controls over financial operations and for maintaining sound financial condition. The Town’s general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146Town of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… 1, 2011, to June 21, 2012. Background The Town is located in Cortland County and has a population of approximately 8,500. The Town’s Board … The Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of these roads. This is done with the use of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171V.3.G Product Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
The Product ChartField is used to record revenue or expenses related to agencyprovided goods or services at a more detailed level than statewide eg revenueexpenses related to specific fees fines or licenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3g-product-codeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Operations (Steuben County) Auditors found complete and accurate accounting records were not maintained, the modified accrual basis of accounting was not used and interfund activity was not properly reported. As a … and collection duties or establish compensating controls. In addition, late penalties were not properly assessed on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Benson is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 190 people. The Town is … a Town Board which consists of four elected Board members and an elected Town Supervisor. The Town’s 2012 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same month in 2023 according to data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearRye City School District – Payroll (2024M-2)
… was properly budgeted, approved, monitored, recorded, and paid. Key Findings Although overtime was properly approved and monitored, District officials did not properly budget, … budget for approximately $600,000 of incurred overtime, and generally recorded it as salaries. As a result, residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/rye-city-school-district-payroll-2024m-2