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VII.10.C Reducing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… cash advance account code as listed in the table below. Like the codes in the table above, these specific codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10c-reducing-cash-advanceDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… at least $10,000 more by using the school district’s Amazon account and credit cards to purchase personal items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsEssex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Probation Department’s … in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is governed by the Board of Supervisors which comprises 18 members, one of whom also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsRoosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… award program (LOSAP). Key Findings The Board did not effectively monitor all aspects of the District’s LOSAP. … declined. As a result, the District’s annual contributions to the LOSAP had to steadily increase to ensure that there … District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they plan to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Willsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… 2014. Background The Willsboro Fire Department is located in the Town of Willsboro in Essex County. The Department provides fire protection and … approve all bills prior to payment or document approval in the minutes. Instead, Department officials stated that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206St. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. Background St. Lawrence County, located in northern New York, has a … St Lawrence County Financial Condition 2013M46 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland is authorized to issue debt totaling $96,000,000 to liquidate … deficit. The residential energy tax revenue estimate is overly optimistic given the amount collected in 2013. The … could experience potential revenue shortfall if the budget is not adjusted. Issuing serial bonds to cover the costs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22Utica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background The Utica City School District is a small city school district whose boundaries are the same as the City of Utica in Oneida County. The District is governed by the Board … Utica City School District Financial Condition 2013M341 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… to rely on short-term borrowings. District officials do not prepare cash flow statements and therefore cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Hicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… a copy of the written quotes be attached to the payment voucher or purchase order, no quotes were attached to the payment voucher or purchase order in our sample. Further, when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233Town of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town of Southampton (Trustees) in 1686. The Patent granted the … to the water, marshland and common areas located in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County (Town). The Trustees … Town of Southampton Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mTown of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition … January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Forestport is located in Oneida County and has … Town of Forestport Financial Management 2013M184 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184Comsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background The Comsewogue Public Library, located in the hamlet of Port Jefferson … Comsewogue Public Library Cash Disbursements and Procurement 2013M316 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316Newark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… and disbursements, claims processing and auditing, credit cards, payroll processing, accounting records and reports and … cash receipts and disbursements, purchasing, credit cards, claims processing, payroll processing and IT. Do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… controls over selected Authority financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. … 428 of the Public Housing Law to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals in accordance with relevant … Director audits the claims, including payments made for the reimbursement of his own travel costs. Our review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsOpinion 89-64
… terms, including price, in the public interest. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning a village which … 17). You indicate that the village/town board of trustees is considering the purchase of a certain parcel of unimproved … have arrived at a purchase price which the board believes is fair, but which exceeds the appraiser's estimate of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Opinion 98-12
… district moneys must be accounted for separately, there is no requirement to deposit such moneys in different bank … Municipal Law, §9-a[2]). For this purpose, a "fund" is defined as "a group of accounts set aside for the purpose … " (General Municipal Law, §9-a[1][a]). The term "moneys" is defined as: moneys of the municipal corporation raised or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Opinion 92-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- Distribution of (necessity of … the common council is authorized to negotiate an agreement for the allocation of county sales tax to the city, subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Opinion 99-1
… 218(e), 219(f): (1) The assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. (2) A … You ask whether the assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. You also … right to a service award. Service award programs for volunteer firefighters are established pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Cost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… individually. Advantages: Control over the days and hours of collection improve safety, reduce noise, litter and … residents may resist the formation of special districts to deliver the services. • If the contract is funded by real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-options