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IV.2 Governing State Statutes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… requirements. The following are the most notable statutes for account code usage in the SFS: State Finance Law §8 … system which accurately and systematically accounts for: A revenues, receipts, resources and property of the state and each of its agencies; for all advances to each agency; for all appropriations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv2-governing-state-statutesWest Niles Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-205)
… and fundraising events; ensure that all receipts are deposited intact; and establish a code of ethics. Revise … financial responsibilities. Ensure that all disbursements are supported by adequate documentation and audited and approved before payments are made. … West Niles Fire Company Financial Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/05/west-niles-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-205Village of Frankfort – User Charges (2014M-117)
… were properly billed, collected, recorded and deposited for the period June 1, 2012 through January 30, 2014. … the Mayor and four Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $592,000 for the water fund, $72,000 for the sewer fund and $2.1 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-frankfort-user-charges-2014m-117Village of Penn Yan – Water Operations (2013M-104)
… our audit was to evaluate the Village’s water operations for the period June 1, 2010, to October 11, 2012. Background … and the Mayor. The budgeted general fund appropriations for 2012-13 are approximately $4.4 million and water fund … regulations to define and allocate water plant costs for municipal customers. The Village is inappropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/26/village-penn-yan-water-operations-2013m-104Village of Depew – Internal Controls Over Capital Projects (2013M-29)
… the Village properly recorded capital project activity for the period June 1, 2006, to October 12, 2012. Background … four Trustees and a Mayor. The Village’s expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year totaled approximately $12.4 … Findings We found significant problems with the accounting for and reporting of capital project activity and the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-depew-internal-controls-over-capital-projects-2013m-29Valley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District – Purchasing (2016M-204)
… and services that are subject to competitive bidding and quotes for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. … officials did not follow policy and use competitive quotes to procure goods and services from 14 vendors paid a … and that such product cannot be obtained elsewhere. Obtain quotes for purchases under bidding thresholds as stipulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/valley-stream-thirteen-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2016m-204KIPP Tech Valley Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2012M-256)
… was to examine the student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background A … under SUNY authorization and provides elementary education for approximately 300 students in the fifth through the … eighth grades. The School’s budgeted operating expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year are about $4.4 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/kipp-tech-valley-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2012m-256Crown Point Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-29)
… District’s financial operations are adequately accounted for and reported. For the 24 months reviewed, the Board did not receive … Treasurer’s reports of collection and disbursement details for three months; cash balances for two months; and bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/31/crown-point-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-29Constitutional Debt Limit
… In New York State, there are limits to how much debt a local government or school … distribution and certain types of short term borrowings are excluded from the debt limit. Exclusions from the limit … sewer projects and certain types of self-liquidating debt are available. How to apply for a sewer debt exclusion For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/constitutional-debt-limitSecurity and UCS Days Worked Calculator
… the total number of days worked the fiscal year (4/1-3/31). It is helpful when an employee does not work the … and then select Calculate . (Repeat this process for any break in service during the fiscal year.) To calculate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/security-and-ucs-days-worked-calculatorVillage of Fultonville – Claims Auditing (2015M-106)
… was to examine the Village’s claims auditing procedures for the period June 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $829,000. Key Finding Except for minor discrepancies, the Board conducted a complete and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/24/village-fultonville-claims-auditing-2015m-106March 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program
… shall establish a handicapped parking education program for the purpose of providing education, advocacy and … laws. In order to fund this program the statute provides for imposition of a $30 mandatory surcharge for violations relating to handicapped parking spaces. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-programDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up)
… services. OASAS enters into agreements with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. OASAS reimburses the providers for the net costs they incur to provide the services for each contracted program, up to the maximum budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expenses-followCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a population of approximately … for the collection and payment of delinquent taxes are not in compliance with the Law. City officials did not adopt a … City police and MTA officers to issue parking tickets in a sequential order and maintain copies of all tickets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mFairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
… condition and capital improvement project expenditures for the period July 1, 2009, to December 11, 2012. Background … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year are $107.2 million. Key Findings … amount of fund balance appropriated which has gone unused for the last four years. As a result, the District’s general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capitalVillage of Maybrook – Water Operations (2013M-121)
… internal controls over the Village’s water operations for the period June 1, 2010, through September 25, 2012. … and four Trustees. The water fund budgeted appropriations for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012 were approximately … approval. Interfund advances were not accurately accounted for, reconciled, or repaid as required. As of May 2012, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-maybrook-water-operations-2013m-121Roosevelt Public Library – Board Oversight of Library Operations (2014M-297)
… was to review the Board's oversight of Library operations for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. … five-member Board of Trustees. Operating expenditures for 2013 were approximately $2.9 million. Key Findings The … of overtime. The Board did not provide prior approval for eight of 12 programs held at the library in 2013 and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/01/30/roosevelt-public-library-board-oversight-library-operations-2014m-297Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… been issued. Binghamton City School District – Information Technology (Broome County) Officials did not regularly review network user accounts and disable those that were unnecessary. In addition, the board did not have an adequate contract and separate service level agreement for information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Waverly Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-148)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2011, to March 26, 2013. Background … nine elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $28 million. Key Findings … are not developing realistic expenditure budget estimates. For the fiscal years ended 2008 to 2011, the District spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/waverly-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-148DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of fuel remaining in inventory at any given time and it does not take periodic physical inventories for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits