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Slaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial … activity is properly recorded and reported to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012 through … 18, 2013. Background The Slaterville Springs Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialExamination of Official Station Designation
… designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014. Background According to the … than any other work location). Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience … designation of the official station for the employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014 was not made in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationOpinion 2001-3
… the particular service (1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-40, p 103 and citations therein; see NY Tel . v City of Amsterdam , 200 … cost of general governmental services constitutes a tax and may not be imposed by a municipality without express … from making a "fair return" on the value of property used and useful in its operation of a gas, electric or water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-3Opinion 2002-8
… to dissolve the district after the public hearing, then pursuant to Town Law §195, the town clerk must cause …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8Opinion 94-18
… may not give or loan its money or property to such an organization. Accordingly, the village may not permit an … Opns St Comp No. 94-12, p __). October 31, 1994 Sanford L. Church, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Albion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Opinion 89-2
… purchases of goods, supplies and services *** (see also 10 NYCRR, §400.4). The purpose of the exception in General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2Reporting Resources
… Resources for holders of unclaimed funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/reporting-resourcesOpinion 92-5
… use is public in nature, it may not be accomplished in violation of article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution. … , 76 AD2d 392, 430 NYS2d 847). Accordingly, there is no violation of article VIII, §1 if municipal or school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5Opinion 91-62
… (with reservation of right to use) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gift of property from village to public library) VILLAGE LAW, §1-102; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i): A village, by local law, may transfer a … Whether a village by local law may transfer a building to a school district public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Results
This snapshot highlights the FSMS results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2020-21, which ended on June 30, 2021. Fewer school districts were scored in fiscal stress in this year, but the COViD-19 pandemic and the local, State and federal responses to it had a negative
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-school-districts-fiscal-year-2020-21-results.pdfXII.5 Overview – XII. Expenditures
… for preparing and submitting vouchers to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for payment in the Statewide … vouchers and supporting documentation to the Bureau of State Expenditures (BSE) in order to initiate payment (with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii5-overviewNiagara County – Court and Trust Funds (2015M-228)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/13/niagara-county-court-and-trust-funds-2015m-228XIV.14.J Depreciation and Modified Approach for Infrastructure Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… Depreciation is required to be reported in the … financial statements. Capital assets, except for land, land preparation, library books, construction in … The reporting of depreciation is required for the governmentwide financial statements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14j-depreciation-and-modified-approach-infrastructure-capital-assetsBellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… officials did not verify State and County contract pricing for four purchases totaling $29,306 during the audit … when making purchases. Verify State and County contract pricing was obtained on purchases made using these methods. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5Opinion 2003-4
… 19 Opns St Comp 1963, p 419; 16 Opns St Comp 1960, p 171; 10 Opns St Comp 1954, p 70, 358; 9 Opns St Comp 1953, p 450; … Village Law §4?412[1]; Municipal Home Rule Law §10; 1998 Opns St Comp No. 98-22, p 56). Fire districts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4Capital – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… A robust, efficiently managed capital investment program can support healthy economic growth, while the deterioration of capital assets can weaken the State’s economy and its ability to attract and … A robust efficiently managed capital investment program can support healthy economic growth while the deterioration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/capitalDisposal of Electronic Devices
… One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal of electronic devices. Agencies may dispose of … tablets, cameras, cell phones, and a printer) ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Agencies are required to remove all information prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesTown of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… 1, 2012 through February 11, 2014. Background The Town of Wilson is located in Niagara County and serves a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Capital – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… bridges, but also facilities for education, government, health, housing, environmental conservation and recreation. … spending increased from 1.3 percent to 4.5 percent. Mental Health, Health and Social Welfare purposes, up $523.9 million (83.4 … and bridges but also facilities for education government health housing environmental conservation and recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/capitalTown of Mina – Financial Management and Vehicle Fuel Procurement (2014M-34)
… if diesel and ethanol blended gasoline was purchased from State contract vendors in 2012 and 2013. Key Recommendations … and that budgets are realistic. Review bid documents and State and county contracts to ensure that vehicle fuel is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/06/town-mina-financial-management-and-vehicle-fuel-procurement-2014m-34