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Big Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… controls. The District entered into a new three-year lease with the Company effective January 1, 2011 to pay rent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mState Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… addition, Open Book is unable to provide spending data for State authority contracts because currently this … categories: State authority hospital contracts Contracts for the purchase of power and related costs Contracts for the issuance of bonds Emergency contracts. The Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-nyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … In addition, the board did not have adequate procedures for auditing claims. Consequently, the board did not audit … 2017 proposed budget does not include potential increased salary costs that may result from employee contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 88-69
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … entitled to receive services under the town's contract (32 Opns St Comp l976, p 1). Therefore, if a village and town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Definitions – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Normal Rates Employer contribution rates for each retirement plan are determined annually by NYSLRS’ … is an employer’s total bill, excluding payments for group term life insurance, deficiencies, previous … the total normal contributions by the total billable salary from all participating employers in a system for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/definitionsTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board composed of … fuel purchases and recorded usage determined that the Town is unable to account for approximately 2,510 gallons of fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryTown of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… was to assess internal controls over Town Clerk operations for the period January 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background … there may have been transactions that were not accounted for and additional moneys missing. We were unable to … instead of the days when the collections were batched for deposit. Record deposits made in the accounting records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Village of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… disbursements (including payroll) were made, that all moneys received were properly deposited, or that all transactions were properly recorded and reported. There … to ensure that the Board reviews, audits and approves all claims against the Village. Ensure that all salaries paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… Sample City Statement of Cash Flows Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 Business-Type …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsTown of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of White Creek is located in Washington County and has a … and records of the Supervisor and Town Clerk. … Town of White Creek Board Oversight of Financial Activities 2013M64 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… risks and potential changes at the federal level, calls for careful budgeting on the part of local officials to … year. Growth in the city’s collections was boosted by increases in the number of tourists, which nearly matched … varied among counties, with over half (31 of 57) seeing increases. St. Lawrence County had the highest growth at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Taxes and Interest
… utility refunds and certain court funds. Interest is paid for a period of five years from the date we receive the … the cash value of the security. In most cases, claims for securities will include any dividends or accruals that … value of securities, you’ll receive an IRS 1099-B form for each security transaction in January following the year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestOpinion 2004-4
… 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 district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §800(3): If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Opinion 88-56
… to your inquiry, the commissioner is paid a fixed salary by the firm and does not receive commissions. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56Accidental Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… due to your own willful negligence, you may be eligible for this benefit regardless of the amount of service you … “accident” on a case-by-case basis, using court decisions for guidance. You may also be eligible if you are permanently … without such notice of accident, you may still be eligible for this benefit, if you file an application for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-disabilityDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… Authority’s (CDTA) reported overtime payments accounted for 20 percent of the authority’s total employee compensation … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “CDTA operates a vital service for Capital Region residents, employers and educational … in overtime, which exceeded the employee’s annualized salary. Since 2010 CDTA ridership has risen each year for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1909
… agreement between New York State and NYSCOPBA provides for a bi-weekly Security Services Hazardous Duty Pay payment … report will be available after processing the automatic increases: NHRP703 Mass Salary Additional Pay Report This report identifies all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1909-april-2021-increase-hazardous-duty-pay-arbitration-eligible-bu01II.4.A Minimum Financial Reporting Requirements – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… of Cash Receipts, Disbursements and Changes in Fund Balances for all funds of the State Combining Statements of … Selected Departmental Disbursements HCRA Resources Fund – Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements by Account Summary of Local Assistance and Capital Projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4a-minimum-financial-reporting-requirementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $216,961 examined, purchases totaling $70,042 were not adequately supported, and $62,903 in discretionary purchases did not follow any specific guidelines. Although the board approved the credit card bills for payment, it did not ensure the related voucher packets had adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsAndes Central School District - Cafeteria Operations (2019M-26)
… for breakfast and second lowest for lunch as compared to all Delaware County school districts. Internal controls … could be improved. Key Recommendations Consider ways to encourage more daily participation for breakfast and lunch and continue to identify potential efficiencies. Adopt detailed policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/andes-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2019m-26