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Accounting for Retained Percentages (Retainage)
This bulletin provides updated guidance related to accounting for retained percentages for governmental and proprietary funds in fund level financial records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-for-retained-percentages.pdfFund Classification Manual
The Fund Classification Manual (FCM) is updated periodically throughout the year to reflect changes made to various funds pursuant to legislation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/pdf/fund-classification-manual.pdfAltmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2018M-258)
Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/08/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionBallston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine oversight of the Commission’s financial operations for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269Clyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… the amount of funds that are collected at all fund-raising events. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072Grahamsville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-117)
… and separate from the Town of Neversink, and located in Sullivan County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … requirements. Use the unexpended surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Ensure that reserve funds are established, funded and used in accordance with all related statutory provisions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/grahamsville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSalamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… management practices and employee compensation payments for the period July 1, 2013 through May 19, 2017. Background The Salamanca City School District is located in the City of Salamanca and the Towns of … Napoli and Salamanca in Cattaraugus County. The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-147)
… The Port Chester-Rye Union Free Central School District is located in the Village of Port Chester and part of the … operates six schools with approximately 4,500 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … expenditures that do not appropriate fund balance that is not needed to fund operations. Discontinue the practice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/port-chester-rye-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-147Monticello Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-97)
… the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through October 2, 2013. Background The Monticello Central School District is located in the Towns of Bethel, Fallsburgh, Forestburgh, … Mamakating and Thompson in Sullivan County. The District is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/monticello-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-97Warsaw Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-278)
… two schools with approximately 900 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted … be transferred to unrestricted fund balance (where allowed by law) or to other reserves established and maintained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/warsaw-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-278Town of Guilford – Budgeting (2023M-144)
… allowed by the Town’s policy. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/08/town-guilford-budgeting-2023m-144Alexandria Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-5)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. Background The Alexandria Central School District is located in the Towns of Alexandria, Orleans and Theresa in … which operates one school with approximately 575 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/25/alexandria-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-5Groton Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-288)
… balance has exceeded the statutory maximum. Three reserve funds have excessive balances and no plans or policies for … a manner that benefits taxpayers. Transfer excess reserve funds to unassigned fund balance, where allowed by law, or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/09/groton-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-288Broome-Delaware-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Planning (2023M-1)
… the repairs and improvements were proportionately funded by the school districts benefiting from the improvements, not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/16/broome-delaware-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-planning-2023mXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) can close a contract in the Statewide Financial System (SFS), regardless of … are associated with the contract. All purchase orders are in either “Cancelled” or “Complete” status. No retainage is … to close purchase orders associated with contracts in a timely fashion by disencumbering excess funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsTown of Columbus – Budget Development Practices (2012M-225)
… August 1, 2012. Background The Town of Columbus is located in Chenango County. An elected five-member Town Board, … While the Board continued to under-budget revenues in fiscal year 2012, its adopted budget for 2013 is more … the amount of unrestricted, unappropriated surplus funds in a manner that benefits Town taxpayers. Continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-columbus-budget-development-practices-2012m-225Investment Advisory Committee
… is appointed by the Comptroller pursuant to Section 423 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law. The … by the Chief Investment Officer after the completion of an asset liability study. The Investment Advisory … Committee also periodically reviews the strategic plan of each Common Retirement Fund asset class, and monitors the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/investment-advisory-committeeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies to Evaluate and Set Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreements, the Fund withdrew its … climate change.” The Fund reached GHG agreements with HVAC company Carrier Global Corp., pizza maker Papa John’s … in 2007, DiNapoli has been recognized as a global leader for his efforts to protect the Fund’s investments, address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-evaluate-and-set-greenhouse-gas-emissionsDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… He used public funds to pay for groceries, cooking classes, liquor store purchases, a subscription, gift shop purchases, clothes, designer handbags, jewelry, home utilities, work on his property and vacations. He was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000