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Who Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The governing board is generally responsible for the high level oversight of … or school district resources. The governing board is also generally responsible for adopting broad policies … employee, an officer, or a member of the governing board, is responsible for having a clear understanding of travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsiblePlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… policies, or with statutory requirements relating to investments. The Board did not: Ensure required quotes … providers receiving payments totaling $24,009. Adhere to its investment policy by limiting the investment decisions to the Library’s Committee and by ensuring funds were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143XIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
… Assets reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405, Laws of 1981 that monitors and reports upon the State’s … Assets reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405 Laws of 1981 that monitors and reports upon the States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciationTown of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices for the period … the Board appropriates fund balance as a financing source to balance the budget. However, because the Town’s operations … where revenues exceeded expenditures due primarily to the underestimation of sales tax, fund balance was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… New York State Police. “School districts are struggling to make ends meet during these difficult times. It is … that Ms. Hand allegedly stole from the district to fund her personal shopping,” said DiNapoli. “I thank U.S. … York Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialCanastota Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-174)
… in most of the appropriated fund balance not being needed to fund operations. The tax certiorari reserve was overfunded … exceeded the statutory limit ranging from 7.2 percent to 10.9 percent. Key Recommendations Adopt annual budgets … plan to reduce the amount of surplus fund balance. Account for and report year-end encumbrances that are valid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/08/canastota-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019mEast Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… and two employees had eight time sheets that were missing. The former payroll supervisor worked overtime hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mBolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17Gates-Chili Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-53)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adopted realistic budgets and effectively managed fund balance and reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/gates-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-53Opinion 99-13
… structure is unheated and seasonal) -- Rates (requirements for building permit fees) TOWN LAW, §§130(1), 138, 261; EXECUTIVE LAW, §381: Town permit fees must bear a direct relation to the costs of … Whether a town may impose a higher building permit fee for structures that would have no heat and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… complete the annual training. Town of Orangeville – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Wyoming County) The clerk did not properly record, deposit, remit or report collections. The clerk did not maintain complete and accurate accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsFund Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… As such, these statements only focus on the inflows and outflows of current financial resources—cash or liquid … (or will be soon). Funds represent sources of funding and spending for particular purposes. The General Fund is used to report sources of funds and expenditures that are not required to be accounted for in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/fund-financial-dataVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… for 2014-15 were approximately $9.1 million. The Village Justice Court has two Justices, a Court clerk and an … required monthly reports to the State Comptroller’s Justice Court Fund – were not adequately segregated, and the … Village of Sag Harbor Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations 2015M107 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107Village of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s water system was operating … estimated what part of the unaccounted-for water was due to other municipal use (e.g., flushing water lines). The … estimated bills or approving and applying adjustments to customers’ accounts. The Board did not establish policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362Fund Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… As such, these statements only focus on the inflows and outflows of current financial resources—cash or liquid … (or will be soon). Funds represent sources of funding and spending for particular purposes. The General Fund is used to report sources of funds and expenditures that are not required to be accounted for in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/fund-financial-dataTravel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… sufficient information for the auditing body or official to determine whether it represents a lawful and proper … by the employee. The same audit requirements apply to vouchers submitted by all travelers, including members of … rates set forth in the travel policy, authorization to do so). An original, signed copy of your locality’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsTown of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)
… The Town’s general fund appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $1.2 million. Key Findings The Town’s budgets … significantly. At the end of 2010, the Town had $2.7 million in unexpended surplus fund balance, which was more than double the ensuing year’s appropriations. Further, at the end of fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225Opinion 2004-4
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) -- Interest in Contract (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) -- Legal Services (law partner of school board member as attorney for school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4State Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… Information on three categories of State authority contracts is displayed on Open Book NY. Approved Eligible Contracts Filed Exempt … Approved eligible State authority contracts are displayed on Open Book New York. By comparison, the Comptroller is … Information on three categories of State authority contracts is displayed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-ny