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Broome County – Financial Condition (2013M-224)
… to February 21, 2013. Background Broome County, located in the central southern portion of upstate New York commonly … the general fund was spending more than it received in revenue until 2011 and 2012, when the general fund began … flat. While the County’s general fund seems to be in the early stages of recovery, the significant reliance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/broome-county-financial-condition-2013m-224Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Rocky Point Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” … County) The district has experienced a steady decline in tuition revenues and consistently decreased expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Syracuse Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring and Administration of the Development Fund (2015M-240)
… Key Findings The Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP) does not contain all of the criteria the Board purportedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/01/08/syracuse-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Impact of a Late State Budget
… years to recover. The state Legislature and Governor are in the process of finalizing a new state budget. Many New … on Monday, about 39,000 state workers may have a delay in receiving their paychecks. These state workers are part of … payroll, which is scheduled for April 8. Many work in health care and correctional facilities, among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-impact-late-state-budgetLackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period … 31, 2014. Background The Lackawanna City School District is located in the City of Lackawanna, Erie County and is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Clarence Public Library , Village of Fort Johnson , Town … Island , Village of Lindenhurst , Sayville Public Library and the Village of Springville . “In today’s fiscal climate, … and approve claims prior to payment. The library’s bylaws do not address the requirement for an audit of claims and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… assessment values or tax rates and had an inconsistent payment calculation process that resulted in two projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Montauk Fire District (District) Board of Fire … 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 Understanding the Program Payroll is one of the largest components of a fire district’s budget. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… procedures to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims … District Treasurer did not account for health insurance benefits provided to cafeteria employees in the cafeteria … were not required to be competitively bid. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is located in Clinton County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The … reserve which totaled $106,374 for 2009 and $107,609 in 2011 that is not related to the individual sewer district. … sewer district could experience another operating deficit in 2012 totaling $4,610, which will further reduce unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216Samaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively … are being provided. Background OASAS administers programs for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance … conduct a Chemical Dependency Services Program (Program) for adults. Samaritan Village has service facilities located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programJanuary 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… GASB Statement No. 34 makes significant changes to the accounting and reporting requirements for expendable and … Both of these funds will use the modified accrual basis of accounting. Trusts which exist to benefit individuals, … USA effective for fiscal years starting on or after July 1, 2001: Trusts that benefit your municipality or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsTuition Assistance Program – LIM College
… whether LIM College officials complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations … help eligible students pay postsecondary tuition charges in New York schools. HESC also administers a variety of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/tuition-assistance-program-lim-collegeOpinion 2006-5
… discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (mid-term decrease for elected town officers) -- Referendum Requirements (mid-term salary decrease for elected town officers) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (mid-term decrease for elected town officers) TOWN BOARD -- Powers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5Village of Harriman – Audit Follow Up (2011M-182-F)
… was to assess the Village’s progress, as of March 2014, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in November 2011. Background The Village of Harriman is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/05/02/village-harriman-audit-follow-2011m-182-fCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… When municipal employees travel on business, such as to attend conferences and training classes, generally you may only reimburse them for authorized expenses that they … process List expenses that typically are and are not reimbursable List maximum reimbursement rates Explain the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesIV.3.A Taxes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… and fees collected via DTF’s CARTS system. Personal Income Tax 30101 Personal Income Tax Tax imposed on the income earned within New York … to Tax Law §1109. Consumption and Use Taxes – Auto Rentals Tax 30313 Auto Rentals Tax – Article 28A Tax imposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3a-taxesOperational Advisory No. 10
… FBIC charges will be systematically generated and posted in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) through a new … process generates journal entries to the General Ledger in the SFS on a more real-time basis that is better aligned … Chapter IX.3.A -Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies – Pre-Award Spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/10-fbic-automationCareer and Technical Education
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationDiNapoli: MTA Budget Continues to Face Serious Risks
… Rising Debt Burden Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-mta-budget-continues-face-serious-risks