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School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program … and makes up the difference by increasing State aid to school districts. The State’s costs for underwriting this … the program’s inception, from $582 million in 1998-99 to $3.2 billion in 2010-11. Key Findings Local assessors have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Opinion 95-9
… in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Service Award Program (service credit for attending meetings of the fire … of commissioners) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (service credit for attending meetings of the fire … of firefighting service under a length of service award program for attending fire district governing board meetings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-9Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… professional services and maintenance of fuel inventories for the period January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013. … of Commissioners. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were $27,514,724. Key Findings The … policy does not require the use of competitive methods for professional services. District officials paid three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… was to review the financial management of the water fund and the adequacy of the Village’s controls over the billing and collection process for the period June 1, 2010, through … is located in the Town of Hanover in Chautauqua County and has a population of 697 residents. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207Accounts Payable Advisory No. 30
… Units should see the Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter IV, Section 4.C for detailed descriptions of the … code as described in the Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter IV, Section 4.C . Depending on the nature of the … guidance, please see the Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter XII, Section 6.U . Business Units should notify their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/30-claims-awards-judgments-and-settlement-agreementsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-5)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … of 2014 requires the City to submit its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-5LGAC - Archive of Reports, Statements, Meeting Minutes and Financial Plans
… not issued.) 2007 Audited (A management letter was issued and can be found at this link.) 2006 Audited (A management … 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Meeting Agenda Meeting Agenda March 5, 2020 Meeting Agenda January 9, 2020 … Archive of Reports Statements Meeting Minutes and Financial Plans from the Local Government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgac/archive-reports-statements-meeting-minutes-and-financial-plansTown of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… practices? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2025 Understanding the Program Generally, municipal purchases … always solicit competition in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy, statutory requirements or good business … it was an inconvenience for them to adhere to the Town’s procurement policy. Officials’ general disregard for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13Identifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… updates to New York City’s financial plan include one-time funding for some recurring spending initiatives, creating … to itemize the City programs that exhibit a decline in funding during this period. This decline, referred to as a “fiscal cliff,” reflects that funding at the current level of service is not supported, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planPort Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (2014M-039)
… maintaining the vendor master file. Ensure that the server room remains locked at all times, restrict physical access to the server room to only authorized individuals and record the arrival … and times of employees and visitors to-and-from the server room. Establish a comprehensive inventory policy that defines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2014mOpinion 95-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a meeting room if the purpose of the meeting relates to the … retainer to an attorney and accountant engaged to assist in the administration of these funds; and (3) to pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-26Town of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations … 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Bridgewater is located in Oneida County and has a … Town of Bridgewater Financial Operations 2013M309 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309XIII.2.B Expense Report Submission – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICY An expense report must be submitted within 30 days of (i) the end of a … prior to being approved. Approval of an expense report shall be by an authorized official other than the … The SFS prevents an employee from submitting an expense report for reimbursement when the employee has an outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2b-expense-report-submissionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2341
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the 2024-2025 Firearms Training and Safety … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2023-2026 Agreement between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2341-2024-2025-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyTown of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… the Town's financial management and fuel inventory records for the period January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Background … members governs the Town. The Town's budgeted expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year were approximately $823,000 for the general fund, $1.1 million for the highway fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253Oswego County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-8)
… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges. This … The Department’s operating budget was $10.3 million for the 2012 fiscal year. The Department is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/oswego-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-8Afton 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-248Village of Belmont – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-101)
… was to review the Village’s water and sewer operations for the period June 1, 2012 through February 20, 2014. … four-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $1 million, including $451,000 for the general fund, $216,000 for the water fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/22/village-belmont-water-and-sewer-operations-2014m-101Town of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period … that although it is understood that the Town is required to have written policies, the resolution directed Town officials to consult the Office of the State Comptroller’s publications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149Cohoes Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-373)
… of our audit was to assess the Authority’s payroll process for the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … County and was established to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals. The Authority’s 2013 fiscal year … is comprised of seven Commissioners and is responsible for the general management and control of the Authority’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/07/cohoes-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-373