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IV.1 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… balance, revenues, and expenditures for each fund. The State’s financial statements will only be as accurate as the … contained in appropriation bill copy which is governed by State Finance Law §24, subdivision 1. Although appropriations … and prohibits lump sum appropriations for non-Federal State Operations, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv1-overviewCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The City’s … The City could potentially face shortfalls based on revenue estimates for parking violation fines, sanitation … user fees, sewer usage and sale of metered water. Based on projections, the health insurance appropriation is likely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13Processing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (Follow-Up)
… lab, and kits received by law enforcement agencies on or after February 26, 2017 were required to be processed within … law enforcement agencies to begin submitting kits received after February 26, 2017 to forensic laboratories within 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits-followWayne Central School District – Transportation Department Operations (2021M-160)
… performance of the transportation department’s operations in accordance with Board-adopted policies and procedures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/wayne-central-school-district-transportation-department-operations-2021mLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our … The Department of Defense National Guard Bureau acts as a federal authority over the New York National Guard and … all armories were tested for lead and were remediated where excessive levels were detected. The audit found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followPress Conference on the Flushing Snapshot Report
… Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Comptroller DiNapoli will hold a … of the event is available below. Select the play icon to start. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/flushing-snapshotDavenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… There were no records to support the collection of hall rental receipts. As a result, the Board of Fire Commissioners … (Treasurer) or we are unable to verify whether all hall rental receipts were collected and deposited in a District … does not. Key Recommendations Establish controls over hall rental activity. Prepare and provide monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147Ethical Standards for State Agency Contractors Act
… Program Legislative Session 2021-2022: Ethical Standards for State Agency Contractors Act – A.7020/S.6616 … (Zebrowski/Skoufis) – Establishes ethical standards for certain state agency contractors performing inherently … Memo Bill Text Status … Establishes ethical standards for certain state agency contractors performing inherently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ethical-standards-state-agency-contractors-act-1Saranac Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-30)
… financial information was not posted, causing a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … appended property tax report card or CAP to the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC’s) audit that included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/saranac-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-30Otego-Unadilla Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-26)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-26Newark Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-38)
… information; all external and internal audit reports and corrective action plans (CAPs). A comprehensive multiyear financial plan. Prior year comparison information with the current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/newark-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-38Hunter-Tannersville Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-33)
… Determine whether the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19Haldane Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-32)
… of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other … results or the corrective action plan (CAP) in an easily accessible location. Officials did not prepare: … Posting budget-to-actual results and CAP to the website in a transparent location. Preparing and posting a multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/haldane-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-32Beacon City School District - School District Website (S9-19-27)
… School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and … information. Key Findings District officials maintained a website but certain financial information was not posted, … website: Final annual budget. Should enhance transparency by: Posting the budget-to-actual results, all original budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/beacon-city-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-27York Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-35)
… certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/york-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-35Town of Wright – Financial Operations (2014M-277)
… review the Town’s budget planning and financial management for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … The Town of Wright is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately 1,540. The Town is governed by … actual results and current and future known needs. Adopt a formal procurement policy and monitor compliance. Perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/10/town-wright-financial-operations-2014m-277Child Care Licensing and Inspection
… mission is to promote the well-being and safety of the State's children, families, and communities. The Office's … is responsible for overseeing child care services in the State, with the exception of day care centers in New York … Services Law (Law) and Office regulations. In New York State, persons caring for fewer than three children within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/child-care-licensing-and-inspectionTax Check-off Funds
… on November 20, 2015 as Chapter 453 of the Laws of 2015 – A.7419 (Farrell) / S.5492 (Marcellino) – Establishes uniform requirements for all funds in which tax check-off monies are deposited and … Memo Bill Text Status … Establishes uniform requirements for all funds in which tax checkoff monies are deposited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/tax-check-fundsPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … refunds totaling almost $43.9 million to the Department for follow up evaluation and appropriate action. Key Findings … as summarized in the following table: Refunds Reason for Stopping Refunds Number Dollars Taxpayer claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsRisk Management Planning Group
… the risk of Risk Management Planning Group (RMPG) serving in conflicting roles of insurance broker and Third Party … insurance for employers within New York State. In 2001, NYSIF accepted RMPG’s proposal to bring its clients … premiums, including whether to provide any discounts. In evaluating whether to provide a discount, NYSIF should use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/24/risk-management-planning-group