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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Monitoring (Erie County) IDA officials developed a uniform tax exemption policy for project selection, but the method of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Operational Advisory No. 32
… of Appropriation/AP Adjustment Voucher should be submitted in SFS for OSC approval. All other revenue sources must be … Since the refund relates to a payment that was posted in SFS, a “Related Voucher” must be linked to the … Agencies must include the Citibank voucher ID as backup or in comments. Use Supplier ID: 0RPCARDPUR - ROA Vendor Refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Inlet … and Costs (Niagara County) Mileage information submitted by the transportation vendor for fuel reimbursements was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Wellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial … Wellsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Alma, Andover, Independence, Scio, Wellsville and Willing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The City of Poughkeepsie and Town of Poughkeepsie entered into an … reconciliation for 2013 was not completed until July 22, 2014, instead of March 1, 2014 as required. The City does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Orleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine two forms of … Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The County is governed … child care benefits when required. … Orleans County Department of Social Services 2012M222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… fund expenditures. The proposed budget does not include a tax overlay, which could create a shortfall in 2016. The … Council will have to adopt a local law to override the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Consider a significant … in the City’s provision for contingencies. Include a tax overlay in the adopted budget. Ensure the appropriation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s … to other departments and districts accounted for in other funds. However, we found that the allocation method is not … budget, which is not equitable because all the departments do not use the same type and degree of services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)
… Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. Chapter 18 of the Laws of 2020, as amended … of 2020, authorized the District to issue serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4.5 million, to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District ’s general fund as of June 30, 2019. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… and Cattaraugus Counties. The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. There are two … opportunities to reduce student transportation cost by performing appropriate analyses, such as an annual review of bus routes. By improving transportation efficiency, we estimate that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andVillage of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… it deemed necessary, but the Village rarely receives that total amount, making it necessary to use more fund balance … address the Village’s deteriorating financial position and capital assets. Key Recommendations Ensure that her records … taxes. Develop long-term funding for financial and capital plans and consider capital needs in its current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Village of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition for the period … overestimated certain revenues and allowed appropriations to be overexpended causing deficits in these funds. The Board allowed appropriations to be overexpended for many line items and in total for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346V.3.B Departments and Agencies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… modify a Department value, complete the COA Change Request Form, which can be found on SFS Coach and submit it to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3b-departments-and-agenciesNorth Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… schools with approximately 2,650 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… schools with approximately 1,300 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… a timely manner. However, the Clerk did not always deposit real property taxes in a timely manner and did not remit … manner. Specifically, the Clerk did not: Deposit 39 real property tax collections, totaling $505,197, within 24 … without indication of the actual date of receipt. Remit real property taxes to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Accounts Payable Advisory No. 55
… date from the bulkload transaction. For more information on the Invoice Received Date, please refer to GFO Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/55-invoice-received-dateAccounts Payable Advisory No. 56
… Guidance: According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a … various functions within an agency. For more information on Separation of Duties, please refer to GFO Chapter XI-A, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/56-separation-dutiesComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Rosh Hashanah
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement on the eve of Rosh Hashanah: “Tonight marks the beginning of Rosh … like to take this opportunity to wish all of my friends in the Jewish community a happy, peaceful, prosperous and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-rosh-hashanahXIX.1.A When is a Project ID Needed – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… In accordance with the Project Definition, the Project … creation) Guide to Financial Operations REV. 02/01/2022 … In accordance with the Project Definition the Project Costing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1a-when-project-id-needed