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City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… budget review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt … City of Olean Budget Review B1162 …
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
… sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, up 4.2%, or $919 million, from 2022, largely influenced … in local sales tax collections statewide moderated in 2023, following two years of double-digit increases,” … DiNapoli Local Sales Taxes Grew 42 to $23 Billion in 2023 …
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)
… District [pdf] , Phoenix Central School District [pdf] , Pine Bush Central School District [pdf] , Randolph Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2Oversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… (DANC) provided adequate oversight of its procurements and loan programs in accordance with the Public Authorities … Public Authorities Law to provide infrastructure services and economic development in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. DANC operates a solid waste …
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
… by the Office of the State Comptroller and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department found she … advantage,” said DiNapoli. “I want to thank the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office for helping my … by the Office of the State Comptroller and the St Lawrence County Sheriffs Department found she misappropriated …
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)
… additional money in the reserves. The District’s multiyear plan did not include provisions for the use of reserves, …
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
… sales tax collections in July increased by 21.2% over the same month in 2020, marking the fourth consecutive month that collections exceeded 2020 … around this time last year were severely weakened by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York’s local … sales tax collections in July increased by 212 over the same month in 2020 marking the fourth consecutive month …
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 the alleged theft of more than $11,000 from the fire department over several years, following an … The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was charged today in the alleged theft of …
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
… Merritt 7, Norwalk, CT 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Net Assets Proprietary Funds … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Sample City Statement of Net Assets Proprietary Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily usable. The … EO 95, issued March 11, 2013, established an Open Data Website (Open Data) for the collection and public …
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)
… affairs. The Town’s 2012 budgeted appropriations for all funds totaled approximately $4.3 million. Key Findings An … and the Deputy Town Clerk (Deputy) performed virtually all of the Supervisor’s financial duties without his proper … of moneys from the sewer fund. Ensure that all moneys collected are properly recorded and that deposit …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over Town Clerk … January 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located in Montgomery County and has a … Town of Florida Town Clerk Operations 2012M215 …
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
… tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and dipped below 2 percent in 2015, where they remained until … "Taxpayers want to know how their taxes compare to other municipalities and whether their local officials are holding … to levy property taxes in New York State. These include counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, fire …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over selected … fiscal years, respectively. Key Findings Village officials do not consistently require the use of purchase orders when … loss, data backup, monitoring of remote-access users and server room security. Key Recommendations Ensure that Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Opinion 95-22
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association may not expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise … Fishkill Exempt Firemens Benevolent Association may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to purchase certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 95-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Consolidation … -- one discretionary and one mandatory. The town board, in its discretion, "may" call a public hearing to consolidate … the town board "shall" call a public hearing ( id .). In either case, if the town board, after the public hearing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21Long Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)
… (Act) in 2008 for the purpose of making homeownership more affordable for the workforce in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. … Counties to set aside 10 percent of their housing units as affordable housing in approved developments with five or more … density maximum levels. Developers can build the affordable housing units in the approved development or in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4Forms and Resources – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… and Samples Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution Form (RS2417-A) Use this form to establish a standard work … questions while completing the RS2417-A. Recertification of the Record of Activities (RS2419) If your elected or … and appointed officials. Record of Activities (ROA) Template This template allows officials to easily log their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/forms-and-resourcesCity of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… budget review letter issued in March 2016. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt … City of Olean Budget Review B1713 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3Selected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Transportation (Department) is taking appropriate actions … The Program's goal is to reduce the number and severity of crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving commercial motor vehicles. Roadside inspections of commercial vehicles are a primary part of the Department's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-program