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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 160,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Free School District , Fallsburg Central School District and the Randolph Central School District. “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsLeague for the Handicapped – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Summit Educational Resources - Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/league-handicapped-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualGanrormic, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… in Orchard Park, New York, is an SED-approved provider of preschool special education services. Ganrormic serves … SED. The State then reimburses the counties 59.5 percent of the special education tuition that the counties pay. SED … for reimbursement. We also questioned the appropriateness of $14,431 in costs for professional services that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/ganrormic-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBenchmark Family Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… in Watertown, New York, is an SED-approved provider of preschool special education services. For the fiscal year … the State, in turn, reimburses the counties 59.5 percent of the preschool special education tuition that the counties … to BFS’s tuition reimbursement rates. Remind BFS officials of the pertinent SED requirements that relate to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/29/benchmark-family-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling … City of Troy Budget Review B51522 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Spotted Zebra Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… located in Albany, New York, is an SED-approved provider of preschool special education services. During the 2013-14 … the State, in turn, reimburses the counties 59.5 percent of the tuition that the counties pay. SED sets the rates … reimbursement rates. Remind Spotted Zebra officials of the pertinent SED requirements that relate to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/spotted-zebra-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualRiverbank State Park – Administration of the Concession Contract With Riverbank Restaurant Group
… (Parks) administration of the concession services at Riverbank State Park operated by Riverbank Restaurant Group, LLC (RRG), for … contract with RRG to provide food concession services at Riverbank. The anticipated State revenues resulting from … Parks administration of the concession services at Riverbank State Park operated by Ri …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/24/riverbank-state-park-administration-concession-contract-riverbank-restaurant-groupThe Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… City children between 6 and 21 years of age. The School is certified to provide special education services for up to … ended June 30, 2011, the School claimed about $26 million in reimbursable expenses for the special education programs … Among the ineligible OTPS costs were: $163,663 for a less-than-arm’s-length contract for building maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Highland … also found that the school board has not developed a current multiyear financial plan or capital plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… of approximately $1.7 million in revenue if income tax surcharges remain at 2016-17 levels. The City could … taxes may be limited in future years if property values do not increase. Over the last 10 years, the City’s … revenue, such as fund balance, in the 2018-19 budget. Pay tax certiorari claims from annual appropriations instead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a … assessors accept and process residents’ applications for STAR exemptions. The STAR program lowers the school real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… purchased incidentals for the program. Payments made to a movie theater totaling $4,730 were not documented. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Annual Employer Contributions – Employer Contributions and Rates
… during State Fiscal Year April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025; and The rates from the Actuarial Valuation for State … estimated invoice of your employer contributions, and in November, we provide your final annual invoice . The 2027 … estimated invoice of your employer contributions, and in November 2026, we will provide your final annual invoice. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/annual-employer-contributionsVillage of Atlantic Beach - Cash Disbursement (2018M-253)
… that cash disbursements were properly supported, audited and for valid purposes. Key Findings The Board did not audit … supported. Key Recommendations Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of each individual claim and ensure that each claim is sufficiently supported. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-cash-disbursement-2018m-253Vendor File Advisory No. 3
… intervention. This includes: The Vendor’s ID, A temporary login number for the Primary Contact to access the online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/3-obtaining-vendors-primary-contact-email-addressHenrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
… fund balance to close projected budget gaps. As a result, more real property taxes were levied than needed. … increased to $4.4 million on December 31, 2020, which is excessive and enough to pay 41.5 percent of the District’s … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27Village of Fort Plain – Leave Benefits (2020M-101)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Fort Plain (Village) officials established appropriate … Determine whether Village of Fort Plain Village officials established appropriate control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/11/13/village-fort-plain-leave-benefits-2020m-101Town of Palermo – Procurement and Fuel Inventory (2020M-100)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Palermo (Town) officials used competitive methods when … and properly accounted for and monitored diesel and gasoline fuel. Key Findings Town officials did not always use … not compared to contract terms. Were not familiar with all of the Town’s procurement policy requirements and have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-palermo-procurement-and-fuel-inventory-2020m-100Albany County Department of Weights and Measures – Potential Revenue Enhancement and Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-278)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess potential revenue … County of Albany has approximately 303,000 residents and is governed by an elected 39-member Legislature and a County … Current weights and measures software does not have audit trail capabilities. Key Recommendations Establish written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/albany-county-department-weights-and-measures-potential-revenue-enhancement-and