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Opinion 89-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … association has been created by special act of the State Legislature and is authorized to receive direct payment … and the territory provided with fire protection by contract with the town of Montgomery. In furtherance of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11Early Childhood Learning Center of Greene County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program ECLC is an SED-approved, not-for-profit private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/early-childhood-learning-center-greene-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Glen Cove– Budget Review (B7-13-16)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Glen Cove, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling $12.8 million to … a $93,308 operating deficit. The unassigned fund balances in these three funds are still expected to remain as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-13-16City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-16-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/03/city-troy-budget-review-b5-16-15East Brentwood Fire District – Control Environment and Expenditures (2015M-112)
… 30, 2014. Background The East Brentwood Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/14/east-brentwood-fire-district-control-environment-and-expenditures-2015m-112Sylvan Beach Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-76)
… were appropriate. Key Recommendations Maintain adequate accounting records, including revenue and expenditure … approved salary rates in the minutes, require a time sheet to be completed by the District’s hourly employee and … payroll reports and confirm that they agree with the time sheet records. … The purpose of our audit was to determine if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/07/sylvan-beach-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSwan Lake Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-258)
… and found that, for both months, the book balance of one account was $1,000 higher than the corresponding bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/29/swan-lake-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mClaryville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-167)
… Claryville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Neversink … the cash and bank balances. The Board does not perform, or contract for, an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. … place for financial recording and reporting. Perform, or contract for, an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/claryville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCarthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background The Carthage-Wilna Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-7)
… the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Key Findings The 2018-19 budget relies on … revenue of $59.2 million, such as fund balance and State aid, to balance its budget. Police overtime costs … debt of up to $9.8 million for water fund improvements and will incur additional debt and interest costs if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/07/30/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-7City of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-14-16)
… Key Recommendations Develop a viable financial plan that is sustainable for the long term, which gradually decreases the unassigned fund balance deficit, and is less reliant on the issuance of debt and one-time revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-14-16Village of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… operations and to review the Court’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for 2014-15 were approximately $9.1 million. The Village … address the weaknesses associated with properly accounting for parking tickets. Key Recommendations The Board should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107Village of Hempstead -- Budget Review (B7-15-7)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village’s … Law Section 10.10 requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating … to lessen the real property tax levy. The Board has not yet adopted a resolution to use the reserve. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/10/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-15-7Mandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… insufficient) contributions were made. If the member is in a contributory plan, they must purchase this service credit to avoid a reduction in their retirement benefit. Mandatory contribution … will provide a link to the Loan/SCP Deduction page in Retirement Online , which will list the member’s pre-tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsOptional Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer from an eligible retirement tax-sheltered plan or account; or Payroll … will provide a link to the Loan/SCP Deductions page in Retirement Online , which will list the member’s service … amount of each deduction taken. For Social Security and State and local income taxes, use the full earnings before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/optional-service-credit-purchase-paymentsFishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess selected financial operations for … adhere to the purchasing policy and competitive bid laws when purchasing goods or entering into public works contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156Children’s Education Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by Children’s Education Services, Inc. (CES) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFR) were properly … with disabilities who are between three and four years of age. CES is reimbursed for these services through rates … to CES’ tuition reimbursement rates. Remind CES officials of the pertinent SED requirements that relate to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/childrens-education-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… workplaces—if in fact, this time will be different. At the State Comptroller’s Office, as we start the process of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)
… Review our recommendations before the budget is adopted. … The purpose of our budget review was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b24-7-4IX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants
… to report details on their first-tier sub-recipients for awards made as of October 1, 2010. While many of the … reports to the FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) for display on www.usaspending.gov . The prime awardee must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffata