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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3% in November compared to the same month in 2023, according to … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3 in November compared to the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-3-percent-in-novemberAvon Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-75)
… effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided for by statute and circumvents the statutory limit. Six … $5 million had high balances that were not needed or used. For example, the District’s reserve for unemployment … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/avon-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-75Barker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… or supported. District officials did not ensure the pay rates were accurate or overtime was approved and … agreements (CBAs), resulting in erroneous compensation calculations totaling $3,131. One employee was paid $2,948 … reviewing payroll to detect unusual payments or inaccurate pay rates. Require preapproval for overtime to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19Village of Ilion – Information Technology (2015M-34)
… of inappropriate Internet use. Update and periodically test the disaster recovery plan. Adopt a breach notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/31/village-ilion-information-technology-2015m-34East Ramapo Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-141)
… period July 1, 2009, to February 1, 2013. Background The East Ramapo Central School District is located in Rockland … East Ramapo Central School District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/19/east-ramapo-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-141Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… duties. While travel and conference expenses are generally not a significant budgetary item, the opportunities for … reimbursable and general maximum reimbursable amounts. Not obtaining governing board approval before attending … audit of travel reimbursement claims, including a lack of verifying mileage claims. All references in this guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionLockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Lockport City School District (District) officials procured goods and … Determine whether Lockport City School District District officials procured goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Bolton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-58)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2009, to November 30, 2012. Background … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $8.7 million. Key Findings … that include realistic estimates for expenditures based on contractual and historical data. Discontinue the practice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/bolton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-58Village of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that the Board and Mayor properly … June 1, 2011 to July 16, 2012. Background The Village of Richmondville is located in Schoharie County. The Village … Village of Richmondville Disbursements 2012M178 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178College at Cortland – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/college-cortland-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… New York’s mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit … help prevent tragedies if abuse and mistreatment in mental health facilities is properly reported and actions are taken. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 563
… Purpose To inform agencies of thirty new SUNY Foundation Deduction Codes and of the ability of employees in certain bargaining units to contribute to the … To inform agencies of thirty new SUNY Foundation Deduction Codes and of the ability of employees in certain bargaining units to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/563-suny-foundation-deduction-codesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… or develop an IT contingency plan. This increases the risk of unauthorized access, lost data, and inability to recover … from a network disruption. In addition, the district’s use of two central network management tools for over 10 years has created security concerns due to lack of monitoring of all accounts on both tools. Also, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Village of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition for the period March 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012. … located in Orange County. The Village Board is responsible for managing Village operations. The Village’s budgeted … update the plans to ensure that its decisions are based on the most accurate and up-to-date financial information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt … City of Olean Budget Review B1141 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1Town of Oswego – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2017M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adopted … January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The Town of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a population of … Town of Oswego Financial Condition and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-oswego-financial-condition-and-information-technology-2017m-290Travel Advisory No. 3
… a work location 35 miles or more from both their official station and their home, they are considered in travel status and are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with this … purchases common carrier ticket(s) (e.g., airplane, train) and does not fully use the ticket(s) within one year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateNorth Merrick Union Free School District – Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-366)
… authorized to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence and, in fact, signed all District checks in place of the … the District Clerk to sign District checks as the primary, and sole, signatory. The Board should ensure that any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-treasurers-duties-2013m-366Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-1Beacon City School District -- Budget Review (B6-15-4)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s preliminary budget for the 2015-16 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/beacon-city-school-district-budget-review-b6-15-4