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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in January 2020 identifying areas of improvement related to disbursements, including payroll. In a follow-up review, … They did not prepare monthly bank reconciliations to ensure all collections were accurately accounted for and … $214,871 were highway fund expenditures. $1,441,751 in transfers were recorded in the payroll fund cash account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… taxes paid to Washington and federal spending received. Only the neighboring states of New Jersey (-$2,792) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full op-ed is below: Washington Must … Thomas P DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… are three or more years delinquent in meeting one or more annual financial reporting requirements. “While the vast … three filing requirements highlighted in the report are: Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) which are required from all … are three or more years delinquent in meeting one or more annual financial reporting requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
New Yorks local governments had $436 billion in total outstanding debt in 2018
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offTravel Advisory No. 13
… standard rate for personal vehicle mileage is $0.725 and motorcycle mileage is $0.705. References: Chapter XIII …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/13-updated-mileage-ratesHow to Report Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… The number of days worked you report for your employees has a direct impact on their retirement benefits. … NYSLRS employers report information about employees through Retirement Online including their earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/how-report-days-workedSouth Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that fund balance was … Board ensured that leave records were properly maintained and leave benefits were authorized. Key Findings As of December 31, 2016, the South Farmingdale Fire District’s (District) unrestricted fund balance totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsIra Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
… activity for the period January 1, 2012 through March 17, 2014. Background The Ira Volunteer Fire Department is a … for the period January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014 totaled $259,333. Key Findings The Department’s bylaws …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mOneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal … 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Background Oneida County, which has a population of approximately 235,000, is … for 2015 totaled approximately $392 million. The County Department of Social Services is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mTown of Victory – Justice Court (2013M-66)
Town of Victory Justice Court 2013M66
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/04/26/town-victory-justice-court-2013m-66Town of Lincklaen – Board Oversight (2017M-37)
… 16, 2016. Background The Town of Lincklaen is located in Chenango County and has a population of approximately 400. … Key Findings The Town accumulated significant fund balance in the general and highway town-wide funds without clear … balance policy and use excess funds as a financing source in a manner that benefits Town residents. Perform annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-lincklaen-board-oversight-2017m-37Village of Blasdell – Purchasing (2017M-195)
… does not address professional services or quotes above $10,000 but below competitive bidding thresholds. The Board does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195Town of Greece – Information Technology (2017M-145)
… duties. The Board did not adopt a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Town officials did not have a comprehensive … bank reconciliations. Adopt a comprehensive disaster recovery plan and ensure the plan is distributed to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/05/town-greece-information-technology-2017m-145Town of Marbletown – Financial and Capital Planning (2017M-234)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board established multiyear financial and capital plans as well as a fund balance and reserve … Town of Marbletown Financial and Capital Planning 2017M234 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-marbletown-financial-and-capital-planning-2017m-234Dunkirk City School District – Financial Management (2017M-122)
… for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled more than $40 million. Key Findings The Board and District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/13/dunkirk-city-school-district-financial-management-2017m-122Perry Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-118)
… was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through February 24, 2017. Background The … balance exceeds the statutory limit. The reserve fund plan does not include any specifics regarding the use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/06/perry-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-118Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board effectively managed the Town’s financial condition. … 2018, the Board adopted a fund balance policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual … The policy did not define the time periods or means for which fund balance will be used and replenished. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171Required Reporting
… Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Data Verification (replaces the MA-144) Assessment Roll Verification Employer Retirement … Escrow Fund Court and Trust Reporting AC231 – Report of the Condition of all Court and Trust Funds [.xlsx] AC237 – … of County Court and Trust Funds on Deposit [pdf] Open Estates Reporting AC2983 – Report Showing the Condition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reportingCattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency – Community Benefit (2014M-344)
… County Industrial Development Agency is an independent public corporation whose purpose is to promote, develop and … Agency had 34 active projects with more than $227 million in total projected capital investments. Key Findings Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/cattaraugus-county-industrial-development-agency-community