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County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… Yards. The property was acquired based on a $6 million to $20 million development plan, without an interested … the struggles of developing and attracting businesses to other COIDA-owned properties. Subsequent to the property acquisition, COIDA officials learned that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaTown of Schuyler – Financial Management (2014M-182)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. … of approximately 3,400. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year were approximately $1.6 Million. The … needs. Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for revenues, expenditures and appropriated fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/29/town-schuyler-financial-management-2014m-182Allocation and Budgetary Controls Over Unrestricted Funds
… the Research Foundation generated about $203.5 million in unrestricted revenues. Through the assessment process, about $30.9 million in unrestricted funds were allocated to the Research … Research Foundation allocated the remaining $161.6 million in unrestricted funds to the campuses and SUNY System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/allocation-and-budgetary-controls-over-unrestricted-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Lakes Horizon Economic Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Fund Program (2022M-36) The board did not properly manage and monitor the revolving loan fund program. As a result, the board cannot ensure the … realistic budgets or monitor and effectively manage fund balance. Revenues were underestimated by a total of $334,095 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-229
… agencies of a structure change in dues and agency shop fees from salary based to flat rate. Affected Employees … will implement a structure change in dues and agency shop fees for employees in Bargaining Unit F8. OSC will identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-229-suffolk-county-court-employees-association-dues-and-agencyCherry Valley-Springfield Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-175)
… meals offered to students were nutritious and prepared in the most economical and productive manner for the period … Valley-Springfield Central School District is located in the Towns of Cherry Valley, Middlefield, Roseboom and Springfield in Otsego County and the town of Minden in Montgomery County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/06/cherry-valley-springfield-central-school-district-school-lunch-operationsScarsdale Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-252)
… The Scarsdale Union Free School District is located in the Town of Scarsdale in Westchester County. The District, which operates seven … $148 million. Key Finding Our audit disclosed areas in need of improvement concerning IT controls. Because of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-252Lyons Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2015M-337)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s multiyear planning for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/lyons-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2015m-337Susquehanna Valley Central School District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-136)
… February 18, 2014. Background The District is located in the Towns of Binghamton, Conklin, Kirkwood, Vestal and Windsor in Broome County and is governed by the Board of Education, … comprises seven elected members. There are four schools in operation within the District, with 1,611 students and 330 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/susquehanna-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-136Town of Esperance – Fund Balance (2016M-405)
… year's budget. Town officials have not developed a fund balance policy. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to reduce the amount of available fund balance in a manner that benefits Town residents. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-esperance-fund-balance-2016m-405Bemus Point Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-281)
… The Bemus Point Central School District is located in the Towns of Ellery, Ellicott and Gerry in Chautauqua County. The District, which is governed by an … restricted reserve fund amount should be included in the District’s unrestricted fund balance, which would then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/bemus-point-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-281Village of Suffern – Financial Condition (2013M-273)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period of June 1, 2011 through January 31, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/05/16/village-suffern-financial-condition-2013m-273Charter School for Applied Technologies - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-60)
… student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings Appropriate proof of residency was not on file for 34 of the 60 students in our … manner and develop and implement escalation procedures for when it is not. Address and resolve the incorrect billings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/06/14/charter-school-applied-technologies-student-enrollment-and-billing-2019mNiagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
… Account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues in a special revenue fund. Investigate the source of funds in the debt reserve and, if appropriate, transfer these funds to a special revenue fund. Consult with legal counsel on the appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-niagara-power-coalition-andAccounts Payable Advisory No. 67
… Subject Prompt Payment Interest Reference Executive Order 202.48 ( … ). State Finance Law Article 11-A ( … Date . This guidance is in place through June 24, 2021 … Prompt Payment Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/67-prompt-payment-interestState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … the district contracts with, did not disclose his company’s interests or abstain or recuse himself from approving … appropriate oversight and management of budgets and fund balance or ensure annual audits were completed. More real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 95-12
… DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to deposit or invest funds with a State or federally … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (authority to deposit or invest with a State or federally chartered … For this purpose, a local government is defined to include municipal corporations, school districts, BOCES, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12State Agencies Bulletin No. 1426
… by any State agency. The employee is due any regular and/or lump sum payments that are equal to or exceed the … timely. The NPAY539 (Non-Negotiated Payroll Checks) Control-D report, as described in Payroll Bulletin No. 908 (Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1426-schedule-submitting-2015-year-end-returned-checksBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… Being part of NYSLRS allows municipal employers to offer workers retirement benefits related to years of service and final average … The process of becoming a participating employer in NYSLRS begins with you providing us with a roster of employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerCenter for Disability Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. CFDS is reimbursed for preschool … included: $64,954 in personal service costs that consisted of ineligible bonuses and executive compensation above the … reimbursement rates, as appropriate. Remind CFDS officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/center-disability-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual