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Opinion 95-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Downtown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… January 1, 2011, to October 5, 2012. Background The DIBID is a not-for profit corporation that operates under the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) and is charged with the revitalization, development, promotion, … and management of the downtown Ithaca area. The DIA is governed by a 24-member Board of Directors (Board) which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252State Agencies Bulletin No. 169
… may take one week or more after the original check date. In anticipation of upcoming retroactive payments and in order to avoid delays and inconvenience for inactive … cancel direct deposit for all inactive employees in all negotiating units. Affected Employees All inactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/169-cancellation-direct-deposit-inactive-employees-and-certain-employeesTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed by an elected … of the Town’s highway town-wide fund has declined in recent years from a balance of $88,293 at the beginning of … balance of $12,600 at the end of 2012. This decline in fund balance was caused by the Board not adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… which is for new money purposes. The anticipated sales in the third quarter compare to past planned sales of $2.45 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterTown of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… calculated that the Town lost revenues of $30,550 as the result of not issuing tapping permits and collecting tapping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… scheduled for December at this time. The anticipated sales in the fourth quarter compare to past planned sales of $5.06 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… other payables (297,446) (86,643) (384,089) 475,212 Accrued expenses (4,251,369) 11,520 (4,239,849) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution of all project … Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Empire State Development, the New York State Housing Finance Agency, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… officials waited until the end of the 2014-15 fiscal year before making approximately $523,400 in budget transfers … accounts that were over-expended during the course of the year. Auditors also found the district did not develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Activities
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the Governmental Accounting … Program Revenues Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Assets Functions/Programs Expenses Charges for Service … 29,259,208 Change in net assets (3,114,286) 3,219,885 105,599 3,202,656 Net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-activitiesOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… The audit covers the period December 3, 2009 through March 31, 2012. Background Many Medicaid recipients are also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) The board did not procure a $748,676 pumper truck in accordance with statutory requirements and good business … officials have less assurance that the purchase was made in the most prudent and economical manner. District officials … and increased the risk that improper claims could be paid. In addition, the board, as a whole, did not audit and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsX.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Revenue Service Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) match where appropriate, to validate vendor information and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period June 1, 2011 through November 30, 2012. … expenditures totaled about $6.8 million and $7.4 million for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years, respectively. Key … procurement policy. The Board does not review claims for payment; instead, one Trustee is appointed as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Fire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… government officials’ use of municipal resources resulted in an effective enforcement of the Fire Code (i.e., fire … at least once a year, or as necessitated by changes in staff assignments, occupancy or building layout. The … Review and approve all fire plans and evacuation plans in accordance with the Fire Code. Keep documented evidence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1Selected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… requirements. Background An M/WBE is defined as an entity that is at least 51 percent owned and controlled by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… and Finance (Department) were appropriate and processed in accordance with New York State Tax Law. Background The PTF … qualified New York State homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences. To receive the PTF Credit in 2014, homeowners must receive the STAR property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditOpinion 89-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from … by an appointive office. Town Law, §174(2) provides for the election of a fire district treasurer for a term of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Focus on Identity Theft
… important issue. IDENTITY THEFT REPORTS INCREASED 200% in New York State between 2019 and 2021. (Source: Federal … browser location field. Don’t click on links received in unsolicited email. Resources Federal Resources Federal … General: Prosecutes individuals and businesses engaged in fraudulent trade practices and provides information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theft