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West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through March 6, 2014. … Further, District officials have not established any plans for using the money accounted for as a reserve fund. Key Recommendations Use the unassigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160DiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued a report today detailing the impact of federal aid on New Yorks municipalities and school districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building … sites to promote the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, contractors, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… treatment, and recovery programs providing services for over 680,000 New Yorkers each year, including inpatient and residential services for about 8,000 individuals. OASAS’ regulations govern … certificate, OASAS is required to inspect programs for compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followTown of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… adequate oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … members. Budgeted 2013 appropriations were $271,156 for the general fund and $672,290 for the highway fund. Key Findings Our audit revealed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… and transportation. Executive Order 95 (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an online Open Data Website (Open … environment, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is responsible for managing water, land, and air … State and their overall economic and social well-being. DEC published its first data item to Open Data on February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate … to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, up 4.2%, or $919 million, from 2022, largely influenced by growth in New York City sales taxes, according to a report released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023IT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… assets costing about $279,270 were not properly accounted for. Specifically, 11 percent, including 81 Chromebooks, … 20 Districts implemented policies or procedures specific for IT equipment inventory. Nineteen Districts did not … physical controls to protect IT assets from damage. Costs for nearly 75,400 IT assets and acquisition dates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2Oversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Development Authority of the North … under Article 8, Title 29 of the Public Authorities Law to provide infrastructure services and economic development … 2014. Key Findings Generally, we found that DANC officials have provided appropriate oversight for procurements and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Lisa Dillon, 36, of Norwood, paid full restitution of $10,044 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesCincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… uses could include, but are not limited to, using surplus funds as a financing source, funding one-time expenditures or … necessary. Review all reserve balances and transfer excess funds to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or … strategy that includes realistic plans on the use of appropriated fund balance and the optimal or targeted funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… consecutive month that collections exceeded 2020 results, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. … their finances.” July’s significant growth in local sales taxes reflects the fact that collections during the same … the other months, including July, the payments are based on estimates. The next reconciliation will be reported in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was charged today in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Net Assets Proprietary Funds
… Sample City Statement of Net Assets Proprietary Funds December 31, 2002 This statement illustrates the "net … in either case. Business-Type Activities Enterprise Funds Governmental Activities Water and Sewer Parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… the Department of State (Department) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-0Town of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… Town of Hanover is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 7,000. The Town Board , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Town of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located in Montgomery County and has a population of approximately … members and an elected Town Supervisor, governs the Town. In 2010, 2011 and 2012, the adjusted warrants from the County … Key Recommendations Record each tax payment received in a cash receipts journal itemizing the payment date, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215DiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion … percent over 2018, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Annual property tax … increases to 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less, with some exceptions. From 2017 to 2019, property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… by an elected Board of Trustees comprising a Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s general fund expenditures totaled about $6.8 million and $7.4 million for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years, respectively. Key Findings Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301