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XVI.3.B Fund Accounting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: GASB Codification Section 1300 – Fund Accounting Process and Document Preparation: New York State … obligations. Debt service payments are generally tax-supported via operating transfers from the General Fund. … plans. The State reports the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), which consists of two defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3b-fund-accountingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of the Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 , Niagara Falls Water Board and the City of Olean . “In today’s … one employee $4,928 for unused sick days upon retirement. Niagara Falls Water Board – Financial Management (Niagara … audits of the Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No 1 Niagara Falls Water Board and the City of Olean …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0IV.5.B Bond and Debt Proceeds – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… of general obligation bonds and short-term notes issued in the form of commercial paper or Bond Anticipation Notes … Issued Proceeds from the sale of a refunding bond issuance in which new bonds are sold at a lower rate than outstanding … of general obligation bonds and shortterm notes issued in the form of commercial paper or Bond Anticipation Notes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv5b-bond-and-debt-proceedsRichford Fire District – Long-Term Planning and Board Oversight (2024M-55)
… through 2022 did not consistently compare expenditures with the correct fiscal year’s budgeted appropriations. … annual financial reports (AFR) were filed in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30. … addition, three of the five Commissioners did not comply with NYS Town Law (Town Law) Section 176-e which required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/06/richford-fire-district-long-term-planning-and-board-oversight-2024m-55Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… 2013. Background The Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company is located in Rensselaer County and provides fire protection … although the by-laws require timely deposits, "timely" is not defined in the by-laws. The Treasurer does not issue … and does not indicate whether pre-approval by a Company official is required before someone uses the debit card. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Laurens Central School District – Budgeting and Reserves (2013M-135)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s … fund balance was included in the budgets, the District has not actually used fund balance to finance operations … reserve fund balances and determine if the amounts are reasonable and necessary. Adopt a policy for reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/laurens-central-school-district-budgeting-and-reserves-2013m-135Canajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… School District is located in the Towns of Canajoharie, Charleston, Minden, Mohawk, Palatine and Root in Montgomery … balance has been in excess of the limits established by New York State Real Property Tax Law, ranging from 6.9 percent to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraAttica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s … fund balance to be within the legal limit. The District has not developed a comprehensive written plan that … fund balances identified in this report in a manner that benefits District residents and is in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127Child Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… Family Residences & Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) for the period July 1, 2011, to February 27, 2013. Background A charter school is a public school financed by local, State, and Federal … of the management corporation to ensure School funds are used effectively and efficiently. The Agreement between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-managementTown of Lindley – Financial Management (2012M-226)
… revenues and overestimated expenditures. As a result, fund balance that was appropriated as a funding source was … documenting any planned use. We found no evidence that the capital reserve and the unemployment reserve were created … surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Research the origin of the existing capital and unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-lindley-financial-management-2012m-226Village of Unadilla – Budgeting (2013M-143)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s budgeting practices for the period of June 1, 2011, to March 13, 2013. Background The Village of … Village of Unadilla Budgeting 2013M143 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-unadilla-budgeting-2013m-143Town of Davenport – Financial Operations (2013M-62)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town has … January 1, 2011, to October 3, 2012. Background The Town of Davenport is located in the County of Delaware and has … Town of Davenport Financial Operations 2013M62 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-davenport-financial-operations-2013m-62Oysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check Signing and Information Technology
… sole signatory on District checks under $5,000, with its Vice President as co-signer for all District checks over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/oysterponds-union-free-school-district-financial-management-check-signingNiagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing processes for the period July 1, 2012 through September 6, 2013. … County, is governed by a Board of Trustees that currently has 10 members, including one parent and two teacher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294XV.1 Overview – XV. End of Year
… provide the procedures and guidelines Business Units need for year-end processing of transactions including Fiscal Year … Please be aware that this Calendar is designed to be used in conjunction with the details provided in this Chapter. It is not intended to include all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv1-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 Executive Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal: “The Executive Budget proposal put forth today by Governor … spending is projected to grow by 7.9%, which is above the rate of inflation. I’m particularly concerned about the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-executive-budgetSupported Browsers
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/supported-browsersTown of Harrison - Budgeting Practices (2018M-142)
Determine whether the revenue and expenditure projections in the budget and fund balance were reasonable
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-harrison-budgeting-practices-2018m-142Green Island Union Free School District - Separation Payments (2019M-55)
… and supported by employee contracts. Key Findings The former Business Manager’s separation payment was … inadequately supported, and he was overpaid by $16,700. The District paid the former Business Manager’s separation payment totaling $84,063 over a period of time, including $64,063 before his effective retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/green-island-union-free-school-district-separation-payments-2019m-55