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Village of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition and selected financial operations for the period March 1, … The Village of Deposit is located in Delaware County and has a population of 1,663. The Village is governed by an … disbursements totaling more than $217,000 made and payroll benefits provided without Board approval. The Clerk-Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… about noncash investing, capital, and financing activities is not illustrated. … Examples from GASB Statement 34 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Motor Fuel Excise Tax (2018-S-28) Diesel and motor fuel distributors may be required to provide collateral security … provided for in statute or determined by the department. Distributors whose combined tax liability exceeds $5 million … liability. Auditors found the department does not review distributors’ existing collateral security amounts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… which included overestimated appropriations. The budgets for fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13 called for using a total of about $3.1 million in reserves and surplus funds to finance operations; however, only $539,496 of these funds were used. By not using unexpended surplus funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… past three years. Also, the district maintained reserve funds but had no plans for their use.; Lyons Central School District – Multiyear … and without sufficient documentation to support the basis for the selection of vendors. Valhalla Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … In addition, the board did not have adequate procedures for auditing claims. Consequently, the board did not audit and approve claims in accordance with town law for 20 of the 100 check disbursements totaling $9,625 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0IT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… assets costing about $279,270 were not properly accounted for. Specifically, 11 percent, including 81 Chromebooks, … 20 Districts implemented policies or procedures specific for IT equipment inventory. Nineteen Districts did not … physical controls to protect IT assets from damage. Costs for nearly 75,400 IT assets and acquisition dates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2Definitions – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Retirement System’s Average Rates The System average rate represents the average normal contribution rate over all retirement plans in each system for a given … in a system for the fiscal year. Employer’s Average Rate Each employer has their own specific average rate. It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/definitionsOpinion 88-69
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §122-b: A village may contract for services with a private volunteer ambulance service with … also contracts. You ask whether a village may contract for services with a private volunteer ambulance service, … town within which the village is located also contracts for services with the same volunteer ambulance service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Town of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… The Town of White Creek is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 3,400. The Town is … Town Board, which consists of the Town Supervisor and four council members. Budgeted 2013 appropriations were $271,156 for the general fund and $672,290 for the highway fund. Key Findings Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in calendar year 2024, an increase of 1.6% or $376 million … (31 of 57) seeing increases. St. Lawrence County had the highest growth at 5.6%, followed by Greene (3.7%), Otsego …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Taxes and Interest
… we receive the property. The interest rate is set by the New York State Department of Tax and Finance and is updated … Glossary Required Documentation Tips to Help You Keep Your Money What to Expect from Us … We pay interest on interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestTuckahoe Common School District - Financial Condition (2018M-191)
… percent of the subsequent year’s budgeted appropriations) in fund balance from fiscal years 2014-15 through 2016-17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-191Newfield Fire Company, Inc. - Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-346)
… Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Newfield, Tompkins County. The Company, which is governed by a 10-member Board of Directors, … and the independent auditor did not have procedures in place to obtain or review canceled check images, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/newfield-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialComptroller DiNapoli and Senator Peralta Pen Op-Ed on NYS Dream Act
… would extend the state’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) to eligible undocumented students. In 2013, Comptroller … million, an increase of less than two percent, if extended to undocumented undergraduate students attending City … the cost and impact estimates from the 2013 report. To read the op-ed, click here . … New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-and-senator-peralta-pen-op-ed-nys-dream-actBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
… Board ensured School funds are used in the most effective and economical manner. Key Findings The Board assigned nearly … are used. Key Recommendations Negotiate changes in the terms of the management agreement with NHA to gain more … finances. Continue to periodically assess the terms and conditions of any management agreement to ensure it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197Flanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
Town of Stafford Procurement 2018M134
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Town of Chester – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-287)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … adequate policies and procedures over employee time and attendance and leave records for the period January 1, 2016 through October 2, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-chester-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-287Clinton County - Separation Payments (2018M-44)
… four former employees were overpaid a combined total of $10,089 and three former employees were underpaid a combined total of $403. Key Recommendations Implement an independent review and approval of separation payments. Direct the County’s legal counsel to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/06/15/clinton-county-separation-payments-2018m-44