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DiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… New York State General Obligation bonds. The state expects to sell $115.7 million for new money transportation, education and environmental purposes. … here: https://www.munios.com/munios-notice.aspx?e=FIDRQ . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsLaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 … through December 13, 2013. Background The LaGrange Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… The Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Olean, Cattaraugus County, and provides fire … During 2014, the Company received approximately $43,400 in revenues and incurred expenses of approximately $19,700. … Ensure that Board minutes are complete and remain in the Company’s custody. Review and approve bills prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overJamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… Company's internal controls over its financial operations for the period March 1, 2013 through February 5, 2015. … The Company, which provides fire protection services for approximately 3,100 Town residents, is governed by an … eleven-member Board of Directors. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $235,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overHauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… and separate from the towns of Smithtown and Islip in Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an … the purchasing process to ensure that purchases are made in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Essex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s cash … by appropriate documentation. Require the Treasurer to prepare monthly bank account reconciliations and reports; … should be included with the monthly reports presented to and reviewed by the Board. Prepare and submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Orchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… (CBA), employment contract or Board resolution and one teacher reviewed and approved her own time sheets. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollCUNY Bulletin No. CU-113
… Purpose To inform agencies that the Salary Withholding Program has … Paychecks dated March 8, 2001 Background Pursuant to a recent legal determination, the Salary Withholding … Date on the existing SWP row on the Additional Pay panel to end the withholding of salary for employees who were going …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-113-ending-salary-withholding-program-non-represented-cunyPine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department officials ensured that … accountability. Individual claims were not reviewed prior to payment approval. The Department does not have a code of … required by statute. Key Recommendations Amend the bylaws to provide for adequate segregation of duties and oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesTown of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… place over the Town’s payroll and cash receipts processes for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $2.2 million. Key Findings … the clerk to the Supervisor overpaid herself $13,940 for unauthorized direct deposits and inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… provided proper oversight over the funding received by STE for the period January 1, 2016 through February 10, 2017. … regarding payroll including hiring, salary and benefits for new and existing staff. Require interim financial reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management practices and … the statutory limit. Review all reserves at least annually to determine if the amounts reserved are necessary and reasonable. Any excess funds should be transferred to unrestricted fund balance (where allowed by law) or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial activities for the period … check images. The Board did not require the Treasurer to submit an annual report and did not annually audit the … The Board did not establish adequate internal controls to ensure that all fundraising proceeds are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/12/15/east-kingston-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesMount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District purchased goods and … $1.4 million. An unauthorized employee was allowed to override the approval process for 31 purchases totaling … Monitor the activity within the computerized software to prevent unauthorized approvals. Ensure that all claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017mMcGraw Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-248)
… fund balance and reserve fund levels were reasonable for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. Background … has approximately 575 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $12.1 … unrestricted fund balance as a financing source each year for the 2014-15 through 2016-17 budgets, but the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mcgraw-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-248New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… tax bill moving forward in Congress remains a bad deal for New York. "The cap on state and local tax deductions … the Social Services Block Grant, federal highway aid for emergencies and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. … in higher health insurance premiums or loss of coverage for many New Yorkers. "The legislation will drive up the cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reform-0Mexico Academy Central School District –Financial Management (2016M-219)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials effectively managed the … $18 million in payments over the next five years compared to the $63 million received over the previous five years. … and incrementally reduce them over several budget cycles to gradually align with ongoing revenue estimates. Use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/mexico-academy-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-219Churchville-Chili Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-354)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the … budgets that overestimated operating expenditures by 6 to 7 percent between fiscal years 2012-13 and 2014-15, … reserve, specific funding and expenses of the reserves to date, as required by the reserve funds policy. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/churchville-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-354City of Elmira – Financial Condition (2017M-90)
… on time with OSC. The City incurred operating deficits from 2013 through 2015 totaling $4.5 million, and unassigned … revenue anticipation note (RAN) repayment as statutorily required. Key Recommendations Require routine financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/04/city-elmira-financial-condition-2017m-90Amani Public Charter School – Payroll and Timekeeping (2015M-46)
… to examine the School’s payroll and timekeeping functions for the period July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. … a nine-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $5.5 million. Key Findings Payroll records for all employees for the 2013-14 school year did not include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/amani-public-charter-school-payroll-and-timekeeping-2015m-46