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Management's Responsibility for Internal Controls
Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and school districts. This webinar will explain the integrated internal control framework and discuss how a properly designed internal control system can reduce the likelihood that significant errors or fraud will occur.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/management-responsibility-internal-controls-080223.pdfManagement's Responsibility for Internal Controls Presentation
Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and school districts. This webinar will explain the integrated internal control framework, and discuss how a properly designed internal control system can reduce the likelihood that significant errors or fraud will occur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Managements-Responsibility-Internal-Contols-08-10-22.pdfProperty Tax Cap for School Districts Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/property-tax-cap-for-school-districts-02-09-2022.pdfWayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-30) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by the Wayne County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the CFR Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s30-response.pdfUpdate on New York City Staffing Trends
New York City employs the largest municipal workforce in the United States. Prior to the pandemic, the City government (which, unlike many local governments, includes its schools), employed about 300,400 full-time employees, an increase of 33,023 employees since City fiscal year (FY) 2012.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2023.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Leases as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin provides accounting and financial reporting guidance related to those contracts that meet the definition of a lease, and illustrates how local governments, and school districts will need to account and report these leases in their annual update document (AUD) and the ST-3.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-and-financial-reporting-for-leases-required-by-gasb-87.pdfLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (2019-N-5)
To determine whether New York City received all revenues specified in the contract terms and whether the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications monitored the contract to ensure that Links were installed and maintained to ensure user privacy and Link availability according to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n5.pdfLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Tuckahoe Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … claims processing function that allow claims to be audited in a timely manner and in accordance with BOCES policy and state law. Skaneateles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced the … the company's civil settlement agreement resolving a qui tam action alleging false claims act violations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Global Concepts Charter School , Sherrill City School … and the Solvay Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … at times allowed the board chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing processes. Sherrill City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… since the end of the 2008-09 recession, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York’s 15-year annual average growth in sales taxes is 4.2 percent. “Municipalities across this state know all … slower-than-expected revenue growth, the results can have a serious impact on their budgets now and in the future. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsDiNapoli Honored with National Leadership Award
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli received the … the Association of Government Accountants at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The award is given annually to state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-honored-national-leadership-awardState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of LaFayette Central School District , Waterford-Halfmoon … District and the West Buffalo Charter School . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … The board overestimated appropriations by an average of nearly $2.8 million annually from 2014-15 through 2016-17, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… expenditures by a total of more than $15 million for fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16. The district also … School officials did not obtain the required quotes for six vendors paid $112,611. Although the invoices examined were for appropriate school purposes, when officials do not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1276
… To inform the NYS Senate and NYS Assembly Payroll Offices of OSC’s automatic processing for Pay Period 20C and to … the agency will be responsible. Affected Employees Members of the NYS Legislature who are paid using the LEG Pay Basis … Allowance Background Pursuant to Article 2, Section 5 of the Legislative Law, the salaries of each Member of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1276-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2013-nys-legislative-membersOpinion 89-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Procedural Requirements (mandatory referendum - transfer of powers of town supervisor) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35Opinion 89-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … whether a village may allow the New York State Division of Parole to utilize space in the village hall several times …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23State Agencies Bulletin No. 468
… Purpose To notify Agencies of two new Earnings Codes, TF8 - SS Refund Wage Adjustment … to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. … To notify Agencies of two new Earnings Codes TF8 SS Refund Wage Adjustment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/468-new-earnings-codes-current-year-social-security-and-medicare-adjustmentsGreater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
… properly planned, authorized contracts and accounted for the ongoing project. However, we found: While the … expenditures, she did not provide them to the Board for review. The claims auditor did not audit and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/greater-amsterdam-school-district-capital-project-2022m-50