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Industrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… [read complete report] We also released six letter reports to the following Industrial Development Agencies (IDAS): … [pdf]. Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether IDA Boards provided effective oversight … an independent public benefit corporation whose purpose is to promote, develop, encourage and assist in the acquiring, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1New York State Comptoller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Standard & Poor's Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… "Today’s bond rating upgrade from Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, coming on the heels of upgrades by Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings, again shows that New York state’s finances … history of on-time budgets, a well-funded pension system and spending restraint. "Over the past few years, much has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptoller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-standard-poors-upgrade-nys-general-obligationCentral Valley School District - Separation Payments (2018M-153)
… reviewed all 37 separation payments totaling $516,017 made to eligible employees during the audit period and found that, … totaling $113,064. Key Recommendation Establish procedures to provide an independent review of all employee separation payments to ensure they are calculated according to the terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/central-valley-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-153West Buffalo Charter School - Payroll (2018M-72)
… did not update employee salaries included in offer of employment letters when salary changes were made. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/06/15/west-buffalo-charter-school-payroll-2018m-72Town of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
… not report the transfer of all property with exemptions to the County as required. Key Recommendations The Assessor … authorized, supported, accurately calculated and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-bath-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-209Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210Union Center Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-303)
… under New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law and is located in the Town of Union, Broome County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/union-center-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-303DiNapoli Releases Rockland County Budget Review
… except for the possible revenue shortfall related to the expiration of the county mortgage recording tax law. … has appropriately included an appropriation of $10 million to be applied against the outstanding deficit. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-rockland-county-budget-reviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 130
… Jardine Group Services will process the initial input of transactions to OSC for the deduction code 317, CSEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/130-csea-universal-life-programLackawanna City School District - Contractual Services (2019M-23)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether payments for contractual services were accurate and supported. Key … Board-approved contracts or agreements were on file for service providers. Payments to two service providers … the written agreements. Key Recommendations Ensure claims for payment from service providers are sufficiently itemized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/lackawanna-city-school-district-contractual-services-2019m-23Distressed Provider Assistance Account
… Part ZZ of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020 requires OSC to do the following: By April 15, 2020, OSC must determine how … Part RR of Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2022 requires OSC to do the following: In SFY 2022-23 through 2024-25, OSC is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/distressed-provider-assistance-accountSUNY Bulletin No. SU-302
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the Recruitment … Enhancement Fund based on the number of employees in BU28 to facilitate the recruitment and retention of new and … Retention Fund based on the number of employees in BU28 to fund graduate program recruitment and retention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-302-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employeesLGAC - Archive of Reports, Statements, Meeting Minutes and Financial Plans
… 2004 Audited (A management letter was not issued.) 2003 Audited (A management letter was not issued.) 2002 … Reports on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 2019 Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting … Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-21 through 2023-24 (As of September 30, 2020) Mid-Year Update to the Approved Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgac/archive-reports-statements-meeting-minutes-and-financial-plansXII.7.B Voucher Denials – XII. Expenditures
… Bureau auditors will contact Bulkload agencies via email to inform them of the rejection reason. Agencies can run the Agency Comments Report to access information on the rejection and what information is needed to reprocess the voucher. In addition, agencies can review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7b-voucher-denialsDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… certifications, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The state … 2017. Auditors used foster care population data provided by OCFS to select a sample of six counties (Erie, Ontario, … Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment checks requested by the county were done, and also lacked a required medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not properly collect and disburse cash assets in his custody, nor did the board ensure the supervisor … properly performed these duties. The audit found $15,823 in missing funds. Auditors also determined that the former … however, all data had been erased prior to its return. In January 2024, the former supervisor was arrested for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWhat is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… the Tax Cap. Local government boards must pass a local law or resolution by at least a 60 percent vote to override …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capTown of Tonawanda – Recreation Fees (2017M-133)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Recreation Department’s cash receipts for the … The Department Director did not develop procedures to segregate cash receipt duties or provide adequate … not review or use the point-of-sale (POS) system’s records to ensure that cash receipts were properly accounted for, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-tonawanda-recreation-fees-2017m-133Herkimer County – Sales Tax Distributions and Bank Reconciliations (2017M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the County accurately distributed sales tax to municipalities and whether the County Treasurer and County … $1.4 million in sales tax distributions from 2010 to 2016. The Clerk did not properly reconcile a County bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/15/herkimer-county-sales-tax-distributions-and-bank-reconciliations-2017m-178Cleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … appropriated fund balance averaging $3.1 million annually to help finance budgeted appropriations. Budgeting practices … fund balance exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit by 13 to 16 percentage points. Four reserves totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-235