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Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on January State Cash Report
… budget. As one step, I urge the Governor and Legislature to make the prudent financial decision to substantially build up the state's reserves to help better prepare for an economic downturn." To read the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-january-state-cash-reportAccounts Payable Advisory No. 53
… XI-A, Section 3 - Purchase Orders Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/53-purchase-requisitions-and-purchase-ordersCost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… of moneys by more than one municipal corporation pursuant to a municipal cooperation agreement. Banking Law Section 107-a requires a bank or trust company to provide a pledge of assets or other security for public … under certain conditions. Additional statutes that relate to banking include: GML Section 5-a authorizes local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-580
… for Supervisor of Mechanics may be emailed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. Questions regarding Deductions may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. Questions regarding Taxes should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-580-cuny-rate-increase-supervisor-mechanicsWest Ghent Volunteer Fire Company – Treasurer’s Activities (2016M-48)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over the Treasurer’s activities for the … accounts. The Board did not establish a credit card policy to describe proper credit card usage, dollar limits for purchases or documentation required to be maintained to support credit card purchases. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/03/west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company-treasurers-activities-2016mDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was arrested and pleaded guilty to scheming to defraud in the first degree, an E felony, and paid $18,229 in restitution, according to an agreement with Erie County District Attorney Frank A. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyKiryas Joel Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Selected Employee Reimbursements (2016M-331)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District's financial condition and selected … transportation, health and welfare services and textbooks to approximately 11,400 resident students attending nonpublic … in operating surpluses each year ranging from $216,000 to $2.6 million. The Board did not establish adequate reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/03/kiryas-joel-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-selectedVillage of Woodridge – Financial Condition (2013M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly managed the Village’s … financial condition for the period August 1, 2011, to April 2, 2013. Background The Village of Woodridge is … during our previous audit; this is partially attributed to the budgets adopted by the Board. These budgets featured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/11/15/village-woodridge-financial-condition-2013m-172Town of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial … 7, 2013. Background The Town of Genesee Falls is located in Wyoming County and serves approximately 440 residents. The … The highway fund’s financial condition has diminished in recent years because of revenue shortfalls, and the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146Village of Bellerose – Procurement and Cash Receipts (2014M-218)
… the Village’s procurement and cash receipts practices for the period June 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … the Treasurer’s work. Key Recommendations Ensure that employees use requisitions and purchase orders prior to ordering goods and services and that all Village employees and the Fire Chief are aware of and comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bellerose-procurement-and-cash-receipts-2014m-218Town of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over Justice Court … 2011 fiscal year, $27,000 in revenue was attributable to Court operations. Key Findings We reviewed the internal … including handling of cash receipts. Town officials failed to provide sufficient evidence that annual audits of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208Vestal Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-08)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess whether the Board and District officials developed … reasonable budgets. Revenue estimates were generally close to the actual revenues received. However, over the last five … did not use any of the appropriated fund balance planned to finance operations. Although the Board and administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/vestal-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-08Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B8-15-13)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village of … budget relies on a 16 percent property tax increase to finance the general fund budget deficiencies because there are no other sources available to reduce the property tax levy, such as fund balance. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-suffern-budget-review-b8-15-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Tompkins … County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (Tompkins County) While the board evaluated … paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business was underbilled $78,600, a business was not billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVII.10.E Cash Advance Reimbursement – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… allowable and documented State expenses. Reimbursements to cash advance accounts are required at least once a month. … this Guide for further information. It is not appropriate to use the advance account codes (59001-59005) on a cash … reviews and approves the payment, an ACH payment is made to the agency’s bank account. For salary advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10e-cash-advance-reimbursementHighland Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-358)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. … is governed by the Board of Education which is responsible for managing District operations. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $38.5 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/highland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-358Town of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over the Court’s … receipts, and did not compare manual cash receipt records to the bank deposits. Accurate and complete bail records were … Investigate the missing collections and take action to recover them. Segregate duties over cash collections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … of $2.5 million each year and appropriated fund balance to help finance operations that generally was not used. … in compliance with the statutory limit and develop a plan to use excess fund balance in a manner that benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-146Hannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… disbursements. As a result, the former Treasurer was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he was able to: Disburse over $451,000 in unauthorized checks to himself from January 2014 through May 2022. Use a Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Election of Carl Heastie as Speaker
… "Our state is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead, and New Yorkers need strong leaders. I … his new role with humility and understands the need to get back to work. My office is prepared to help him through … … Our state is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead and New Yorkers need strong leaders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-election-carl-heastie-speaker