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Opinion 93-28
… subject to section 284 agreement) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Highway Fund (CHIPs moneys subject to section 284 agreement) HIGHWAY LAW, §§10-c, 284: Consolidated Local Highway … Whether moneys received pursuant to section 10c of the Highway Law are subject to the agreement between the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28Fulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)
… in the County. The Agency is governed by a Board of seven members appointed by the Fulton County Board of … 2012, the Agency reported 11 active projects. Key Findings Seven of the eight payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programTown of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
… and recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-aurora-real-property-acquisition-and-sale-2018m-64Cuba-Rushford Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-125)
… limits. Reserves are overfunded by approximately $3.2 million. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-125Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-61)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s management of the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementCooperstown Central School District – School Lunch Fund Financial Condition (2016M-86)
… to determine whether District officials managed the school lunch fund’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 … with Milford Central School District to manage its school lunch operations. Budgeted appropriations for the school lunch fund for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $422,000. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/cooperstown-central-school-district-school-lunch-fund-financial-conditionVillage of Interlaken - Water and Sewer Financial Operations and Information Technology (2019M-74)
… a combined $320 per year to about $950 per year to finance new debt for infrastructure repairs and continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/14/village-interlaken-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-and-informationAccounts Payable Advisory No. 68
… Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 10.D – Monitoring Moving Service Guidance: This section provides guidance on … agencies must follow when procuring and paying for moving services from the Office of General Services’ centralized contracts. The moving services contract is a multi-award contract that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-servicesBethpage Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2019M-213)
… to maintain pre-numbered tickets and receipts, statement of profit and loss forms, and annual record of funds received and paid out. Checks were not countersigned … in inaccurate cash balances being reported to clubs and to the Board. Key Recommendations Ensure pre-numbered receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/07/bethpage-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2019mAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/24/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2013Mainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations made in our initial audit … Rate Setting ( 2014-S-55 ). Background The Department of Health (Department) is responsible for setting the monthly … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-followOpinion 93-12
… The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or … member) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Reimbursement for Expenses (travel expenses - spouse of school board member … member has provided advance payment to school district. You ask whether a school district may authorize the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12Patient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that … including safety goals and best practices. The Department is responsible for monitoring compliance with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesCircleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… accordance with Board policy. The Board has not adopted an online banking policy and has not entered into an agreement … bank for electronic transfers. The treasurer performed online transactions without Board oversight and bypassed … that the District credit card policy is enforced. Adopt an online banking policy and enter into a written agreement with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343Afton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011, to July 12, 2013. Background … consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The District’s general fund budget totaled $114,800 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings District controls are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248Steuben County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-4)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, … and consistently, provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings The … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/13/steuben-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-4Capital – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… A robust, efficiently managed capital investment program can … assets can weaken the State’s economy and its ability to attract and retain business. Capital assets include not … Has Increased Over the Past Five Years* From SFY 2017-18 to SFY 2021-22, capital spending increased by $4.1 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/capitalXIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… tangible and intangible assets, should be capitalized when all of the following criteria are met: Tangible Assets The … value (the State will use the following guidelines): All Land Buildings Machinery and Equipment in excess of … from the government and sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged. The asset arises from contractual or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureEligible Titles – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… What titles are eligible for the plan? The Section 383-e and 383-f plans cover members in the following titles: Police Officers with the Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers Regional State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/eligible-titles