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Opinion 92-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and Duties (performing work for … Whether the village may enter into a contract to provide at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 95-29
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when … and facilities of the water district must be placed in a reserve fund for the purpose of retiring the outstanding … and the district then dissolved. As a general rule, in the absence of a special act of the State Legislature, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-29Rotterdam Princetown No. 5 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-372)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … established some controls, they lacked some key components to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/21/rotterdam-princetown-no-5-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Champion Great Bend Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-019)
… 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District, located in Jefferson … of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Champion. The District is governed by an elected five-member … Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/17/town-champion-great-bend-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… to adequately safeguard patients through requests for required criminal history background checks when hiring … that the Department generally met its obligations for conducting background checks on unlicensed employees of … a result, the individuals could have been allowed to work for periods ranging from 2 months to as long as 28 months …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, Medgar Evers College: Controls Over … after CUNY’s bank authorization policy was established in 2008. However, CUNY Central did not have any of the … these accounts. Additionally, our inquiry of banks located in the proximity of the college found an additional two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followLansing Fire District – Financial Condition (2013M-80)
… change. Establish a reasonable fund balance target based on the District’s needs, and adjust its plan as necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/lansing-fire-district-financial-condition-2013m-80City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-15-2)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/03/13/city-olean-budget-review-b1-15-2City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … City of Olean Budget Review B1141 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1Operational Advisory No. 12
… advisory regarding open accounting periods. Currently, the sub modules (Accounts Payable, Expense, Billing, Accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/12-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-13)
… overtime may not be adequate. The City continues to rely on fund balance for recurring expenditures. The City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-13XIII.2.D Expense Report Payment – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… for expenses through direct deposit or check, depending on the preferred payment method in the employee’s payroll … Services issues periodic guidance to payroll officers on the establishment and maintenance of payment information. … information and chart of account information is used on the expense report. To ensure travel and expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2d-expense-report-paymentVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-13-8)
… expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/10/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-13-8Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Broome County, issued debt totaling $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-11Village of Nelsonville – Financial Operations (2012M-242)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s financial oversight activities for the period June 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The Village of Nelsonville is … property taxes and State aid. Key Findings The Board needs to improve its oversight of the Village’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-nelsonville-financial-operations-2012m-242Town of Bovina – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2012M-237)
… October 15, 2012. Background The Town of Bovina is located in Delaware County and has a population of 630 residents. The … Thoroughly document the annual audit process in the Board minutes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-bovina-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2012m-237City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2County of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13Wayne Central School District – Financial Management and Property Purchase and Disposal (2014M-152)
… in Wayne County and in the Towns of Penfield and Webster in Monroe County. The District is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-and-property-purchaseCrown Point Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-29)
… images for 19 months. As a result, the Board’s ability to assess and monitor the District’s financial activity was … in a timely manner, it results in diminished transparency to the Board, taxpayers, Office of the State Comptroller … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/31/crown-point-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-29