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Palmyra-Macedon Central School District – Reserves and Fund Balance (2015M-336)
… was to review the District’s fund balance and reserves for the period July 1, 2014 through October 23, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were $36.9 million. Key Findings As of June 30, 2015, the District had an account for post-employment benefit liabilities totaling over $7.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-reserves-and-fund-balance-2015mChild and Dependent Care Credit
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for tax year 2015 because the expenses claimed were not paid … Family Services (OCFS) or the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). To accomplish our objective, … Department processed 29,102 personal income tax returns for tax year 2015 that contained potentially inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/29/child-and-dependent-care-creditChateaugay Central School District – Leave Accruals (2016M-149)
… evaluate the accuracy of employees’ leave accrual records for the period July 1, 2014 through January 31, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $12.5 … Key Findings We found errors in the leave accrual records for nine of the 15 employees’ records we reviewed. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/chateaugay-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2016m-149Highland Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-358)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. … is governed by the Board of Education which is responsible for managing District operations. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $38.5 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/highland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-358Trumansburg Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-171)
… funded primarily with federal and State aid and revenue from the sale of food to students and employees. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/21/trumansburg-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-171Irvington Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-266)
… examine internal controls over information technology (IT) for the period July 1, 2014 through February 22, 2016. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $57.7 … computer users who do not use the District’s computers for instructional purposes or the inappropriate use of IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/irvington-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-266Avon Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-75)
… effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided for by statute and circumvents the statutory limit. Six … $5 million had high balances that were not needed or used. For example, the District’s reserve for unemployment expenditures will cover annual expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/avon-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-75Selected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… Service Center 1 are charged a reduced toll each time they cross the HHB, while Tolls by Mail drivers are charged the … that, as part of cashless tolling, it was moving to “open road” tolling by dismantling the toll booths from seven … to deterrence. With TBTA’s plan to have cashless open road tolling at all of its crossings by the end of 2017, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… informed that outreach efforts at LIRR stations within NYC were only taking place on overnight shifts Sunday through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachOpinion 97-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26Opinion 2004-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1Opinion 90-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Both New York State law (General Municipal Law, §90; Civil Service Law, §200 et seq .) and the federal Fair Labor … public employees is authorized by article 14 of the Civil Service Law (§200 et seq .). It is well-established that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-11Chart of Accounts
… rollover to the new budget reference. Lapsing June As a result of April Fiscal Year End processing, many position … pools lapse on September 15 th or 30 th each year as a result of the July Fiscal Year End. Agencies are notified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/chart-accountsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… such investigations, including one case that was open for 866 days as of Feb. 28, 2017. "The State Education Department has clear policies and procedures for vetting potential nurses and monitoring and investigating … Individuals can hold more than one license. To qualify for a nursing license, applicants must meet certain standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… 61 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) last year, with half of all … In 2015, the state paid $129,824 in interest payments for late contracts. “Chronic delays create financial problems for not-for-profit organizations that often provide care for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… 33 percent year-over-year. This increase is accounted for by additional spending from federal clean water funding … and reached a high of $400 million in the Enacted Budget for SFY 2022-23. Supports an array of environmental programs, … control and aquatic habitat conservation; support for the State’s zoos, botanical gardens and aquaria; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… country before 2000. New York also ranks third as a harbor for refugees admitted to the United States, behind Texas and … Island and the Hudson Valley, according to the report. For those immigrating to New York state from 2010 to 2015, … of Utica’s population rises to approximately 24 percent. For Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and Schenectady, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaMarketing Service Performance Monitoring
… and conducts programs to promote travel, tourism, and business investment. In support of these programs, ESD awarded a contract in December 2011 to BBDO USA LLC (BBDO) for an amount not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/11/marketing-service-performance-monitoringSelected Aspects of the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Program
… percent) of the 83 files we requested were either missing mandatory and required documents used to certify MWBEs or the files could not be located. A lack of mandatory supporting documentation and missing files increase … should help ensure that applicants provide DED with all mandatory documents. Key Recommendations Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/04/selected-aspects-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Details Progress on Corporate Political Spending Disclosure
… Fund questions whether any spending on political causes by our portfolio companies makes sense for our investments. I … decision to improve transparency.” The proposals filed by the Fund asked the companies to publicly report monetary … contributions and expenditures. These risks are heightened by giving to trade associations and similar organizations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-details-progress-corporate-political-spending-disclosure