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DiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
… the city's budget, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "While the city … risks, it has record reserves to use if needed and Mayor de Blasio plans to expand the citywide savings program to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued: Town of Coventry – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Chenango County) The … did not record, deposit, remit or report all collections in a timely manner. As a result, the town’s collections were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… creates fixed costs that directly affect its ability to provide current services, as well as its long-term fiscal … health. High borrowing levels may: Indicate an inability to support current programs with current revenues. Force … or additional future borrowing. Limit the capacity to finance capital assets and grants. New York State Ranks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtThe Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… and after the COVID-19 pandemic are changing the face of New York City and highlight significant policy … forward, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Ongoing changes to the … comprise the majority of the population in Flushing, Jackson Heights and other city neighborhoods. From 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityOpinion 88-71
… of water rents. You indicate that the city's code provides for the imposition of a penalty of 10% on any water bill not … the due date. We understand that the code also provides for partial payment of past due water rents and that … if they act with competent authority, in good faith, and for sufficient consideration ( Radinsky v City of New York , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Opinion 88-9
… WATER DISTRICTS -- Improvement of Facilities (procedure for acquisition of real property by district governed by … board) IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (procedure for acquisition of real property by district governed by … of the district. You state that the parcel is needed for an anticipated enlargement of the district's pumping, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… to ensure public water systems are protected from threats with security assessments and emergency plans that are … is suitable to drink and assisting local water systems with their security and emergency preparedness. As of … cyberattacks and physical attacks, including contamination with deadly agents and toxic chemicals. Ransomware attacks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersArkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
Arkville Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Activities 2015M65
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65Vestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … often disbursed moneys before expenditures were approved for payment. Key Recommendations Ensure that officers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… data to compute the tax cap; and establishing requirements for reserves of excess funds. For more information, see Overview of the Office of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… 30, 2013. Background Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 is in Hamilton County and is governed by a Board of Fire … Records were incomplete because deposits were not recorded in the checkbook register and a running cash balance was not … and include these along with a copy of the bank statements in her monthly report to the Board. Ensure that the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … approximately 25 active members. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $128,000. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andHamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… operations to ensure that assets were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through January 6, 2015. Background The Hamlin Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation incorporated in 1929, located in the … services to the Towns of Hamlin, Kendall and Clarkson. For 2013, revenues totaled $147,989 and expenditures totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialConesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that District controls … to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Cleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for the period … appropriations each year by an average of $3.7 million, and they appropriated fund balance averaging $3.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-235Onondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… fuel records were accurate and all fuel was accounted for. Key Findings The Board has maintained general fund … Adopt annual budgets that contain realistic estimates for appropriations. Ensure fuel inventory reconciliations are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… Key Findings Accounting records were not accurate as of December 31, 2017. Cash accounts were incorrectly recorded, the operating bank account balance was understated by more … the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In addition, all 45 general ledger accounts did not comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mCity of Albany Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2018M-65)
… Board of Directors (Board) approved projects that provide for net tax exemptions with appropriate and measurable goals. … The CAIDA did not monitor project performance for investment or revitalization goals. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/09/21/city-albany-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2018m-65Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations … in our initial report, Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (2010-S-60). … are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any action planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1040
… Credit field by checking the “Not applicable" radio button for all employees appearing on this report. Agency Actions Access the Control-D report TAX113 for their agency and inform employees listed on the report of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1040-elimination-advanced-earned-income-tax-credit-aeitc