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Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are … totaling $96,000,000 to liquidate the cumulative deficit in the County’s general fund for the fiscal year ending … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget are reasonable. The proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… Background The Lackawanna City School District is located in the City of Lackawanna, Erie County and is governed by the … result in cash constraints forcing the District to rely on short-term borrowings. District officials do not prepare … expenditures with recurring revenues. Reduce reliance on fund balance as a financing source and continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Utica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… and its spending did not exceed the budget. However, they relied heavily on appropriations of fund balance in the … source and continue to evaluate and explore ways to cut costs and/or increase revenues. Ensure adequate fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341Town of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… preserve and regulate the land and water ways that are under the Trustees’ control. The Trustees’ operating … of $38,097 that were not covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance. The Trustees did not … under which money can be invested, and requiring FDIC coverage or other security for bank accounts. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, in Nassau County. The District provides water to about 48,000 customers … our sample included five purchases made under a State or County contract, and five vendors in which the District took … a copy of the written quotes be attached to the payment voucher or purchase order, no quotes were attached to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233VII.10.C Reducing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Reducing a cash advance can be voluntary on the part of the agency or could be required by OSC. Any State agency … to discontinue operations must return the full amount of the advance. Reduce a Cash Advance Prepare a check in the amount of the reduction payable to the Commissioner of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10c-reducing-cash-advanceAmsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… with relevant provisions of State Public Housing Law, and the rules and regulations prescribed by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Authority’s 2012 fiscal year … Amsterdam Housing Authority Claims Processing and Related NotforProfit Corporations 2013M126 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsNewark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… August 26, 2013. Background The Newark Public Library is located in Wayne County. A Board of Trustees comprising … to disburse payroll by accessing the Library’s bank account and withdrawing enough funds to cover payroll, payroll taxes, health insurance premium, and fees for its services. Key Recommendations Adhere to and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54Comsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… not require prior Board approval. The Treasurer does not sign all checks to pay claims. Rather, the Board authorized … by the Board if it intends to permit such disbursements. Sign all checks that are disbursed by the Library. Revise the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Forestport is located in Oneida County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The … revenues. As a result, at the end of 2012, fund balance in the general fund had increased to $741,000 or 67 percent … and sewer districts were not properly funded, resulting in the general fund having to make interfund loans to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184DiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… Bacon and the FBI for their continued partnership in the fight against public corruption.” Hand admitted she stole … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsRoosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… Board did not ensure that the LOSAP was annually audited in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 181-b, or in the alternative, ensure LOSAP disclosure notes were included in the District’s annual audit. During the audit period, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Willsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Department’s financial … provides fire protection and other emergency services to Willsboro Fire District residents. The Department … activities. Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records. Perform monthly bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Opinion 88-51
… in an ordinarily efficient operating condition. It does not add to the value of the property, nor does it appreciably prolong its life. It merely keeps the … prolong the life of the property, increase its value, or make it adaptable to a different use.' (Illinois Merchants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-51Opinion 93-1
… to salary fixed for county attorney in the event of a vacancy) COUNTY CLERK -- Deputy (entitlement to salary fixed for clerk in the event of a vacancy) COUNTY TREASURER -- Deputy (entitlement to salary fixed for treasurer in the event of a vacancy) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1Opinion 95-20
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings seeking multiple relief) COURTS -- … Whether a surrogates court should charge a petitioner one filing fee or separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20DiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… city forecasts lower Wall Street profits and bonuses in calendar year 2014. Although Wall Street has been profitable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… the number of garbage trucks on its roads. Less traffic from garbage trucks may increase the longevity of municipally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsOpinion 99-1
… -- Service Award Program (requirement that program assets be held in trust); (provision of death benefits to volunteer … of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. (2) A service award program may provide … of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. You also ask whether such a service award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Opinion 92-53
… is not required to approve a distribution formula adopted by the county. You state that a county imposes a three per … to Tax Law, §1224(b). Therefore, the county is required, by Tax Law, §1262(d), to distribute one-half (i.e., 1 1/2%) … the total county sales tax receipts returned to the county by New York State and that the remaining 40% will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53