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Opinion 90-64
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase or Improvement of … circumstances when a referendum is authorized or required in a town park district on a project to be financed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… approved. Had officials established procedures to ensure transportation aid applications were accurately … had not billed $95,210 of the $129,538 in tuition to which it was entitled for the 2020-21 through 2022-23 … in accordance with state law which requires the clerk to deposit fees within three business days after total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Lima Public Library – Procurement (2017M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Library officials procured goods and … Recommendation The Board should adopt a procurement policy to provide guidance for officials and employees for the procurement of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. … Lima Public Library Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/30/lima-public-library-procurement-2017m-295Candor Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-302)
… if controls over financial activity were adequate for the period January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. … is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. Expenses for 2013 were approximately $10,374. Key Findings The Board … that sufficient and appropriate supporting documentation for all receipts and disbursements is maintained and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/13/candor-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financial-activityII.4.B Basis of Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The State prepares financial statements on three bases of accounting: cash, modified accrual and … (GAAP) require that revenues and expenditures be recorded on the modified accrual basis for the governmental funds … is used for budgetary purposes. For additional information on the basis of accounting, see Chapter XVI, Section 3.D - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4b-basis-accountingOmnibus Procurement Amendments
… final offer; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for proposals for goods, services and technology; clarifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1Schodack Valley Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2016M-98)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if cash disbursements were adequately supported, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/05/07/schodack-valley-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2016m-98Oneida Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2014M-306)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine tenant rents for the period April 1, 2013 through … Housing Authority is a municipal housing authority created to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals in the … were appropriately designed and operating effectively to ensure that tenant rents were properly billed, recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/oneida-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2014m-306Oceanside Union Free School District – Professional Services (2016M-281)
… services to ensure compliance with Board-adopted policies and all applicable laws and regulations. … Oceanside Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/oceanside-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2016m-281Champlain Joint Youth Program – Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-21)
… to examine oversight of the Program’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. … Town of Champlain to operate youth development programs for children residing in these municipalities. The governing … and the three directors are collectively responsible for the Program’s day-to-day program administration. Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/11/22/champlain-joint-youth-program-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-21Wayne County – Financial Management (2012M-249)
… to review the County’s financial condition and management for the period January 1, 2010, to August 31, 2012. … County. The County’s general fund operating expenditures for the 2011 fiscal year totaled approximately $127 million. … were not substantiated by formal and transparent plans for their use. The Board’s adopted budgets for the past five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/12/wayne-county-financial-management-2012m-249Georgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, and economic welfare of the people of the State. The SCIDA was established in 1970 and is governed by a Board comprising nine members appointed … are specific and clearly articulate project goals and abatement schedules. The project approval process includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programCity of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review City officials’ financial management practices and the collection of overdue real property taxes and ambulance service charges … property taxes. Adopt written policies and procedures that address collecting unpaid ambulance charges. … City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… budget for next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on the results of our limited review, we found the … $400,000. The Common Council will have to adopt a local law to override the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations … the 10 percent increase in water rents before acting on this budget and address the overestimation of water rents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-13-19)
… in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Sidney, located in … State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our … revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The Town is currently reporting accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/05/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-13-19Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… April 30, 2016. Background The Town of Moira is located in Franklin County, contains the Village of Brushton within … accounting records are complete, accurate and maintained in a timely manner. Prepare and provide the Board with … for each fund, and file annual financial reports with OSC in a timely manner. Perform a thorough and deliberate audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350Elmwood Village Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-174)
… to examine the student enrollment and billing processes for the period July 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The … parent representatives. The School’s operating expenses for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $2.7 million. … $3.4 million derived from billing area school districts for resident pupils and from certain State and Federal aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/23/elmwood-village-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-174Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The … Trustees. The Village’s 2013-14 budgeted appropriations for all operating funds totaled approximately $6.4 million. … Key Recommendations Ensure that her records are accurate for the Board to use as a sound basis for key financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Village of Dannemora – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-7)
… review the Village’s internal controls over cash receipts for the period June 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background … a Mayor and four Trustees, all of whom are elected for four-year terms. The Village’s general, water, and sewer funds’ total budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $1.74 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-dannemora-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-7