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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… preliminary budget shows the pathway to budgetary balance can be achieved through targeted cost savings and continued … fiscal cliffs , suggest savings will be more difficult to find going forward. Continuing the delicate balance of … transparent about the choices it faces in an environment where the potential for spending and revenue volatility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetTown of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)
… the year. Generally, the Board’s estimates of surplus fund balance to be appropriated in the budgets exceeded the … amounts actually available. As a result, the general fund balance declined by $82,000 from 2008 to 2012. Consequently, … already occurred. The general fund ended 2012 with a cash balance of $15,630. Key Recommendations Establish a policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27Elmwood Village Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-174)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing processes for the period … $3.2 million for all five school districts of residence to revenues received and reported and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/23/elmwood-village-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-174VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the establishment of cash advance accounts. The moneys are to be used in accordance with rules prescribed by the … of the agency or facility; and Annual review of the use of advance funds to determine the appropriate funding … of the custodian in charge of the advance. Requirements on how to establish, maintain, account for, reimburse, reduce, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewVillage of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… The Agency, which was created by State legislation in 1976, is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, … records. Consider amending the Agency’s lease and payment in lieu of taxes agreements from the 1980s to distribute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… violated this stipulation by spending $138,458 of principal. While the Board reviewed bills prior to payment, … Comply with the Foundation Agreement and not use the principal of the Foundation investment account. Require a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Village of Belmont – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-101)
… Village of Belmont – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-101) Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water and sewer operations for the period June 1, 2012 through … The Village of Belmont is located in Allegany County and has approximately 970 residents. The Village is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/22/village-belmont-water-and-sewer-operations-2014m-101V.1 Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance Overview and Policies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… making operations more efficient. The sections contained in this chapter are intended to provide an overview of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v1-chart-accounts-coa-governance-overview-and-policiesTown of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… member with the conflict of interest, he approved the claim because two Board members refused to approve the claim due to their concerns with his prohibited conflict of … Town had an obligation to pay. Although the Supervisor, who is a member of the Town’s Board of Ethics, had concerns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… costs associated with GLWD operations or the associated funding sources to taxpayers. Develop, adopt and periodically … development process or establish funds to help finance future expenditures. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, … and to identify any security vulnerabilities within the District’s network and public website for the period January … October 15, 2014. Background The Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologyBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… May 31, 2014. Background The Brookhaven Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … The District did not enter into written agreements with all professional service providers. The Board has not … only one username and password and has not designated someone independent of Business Office operations to be the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… million. Key Findings The Board’s current firehouse hall rental policy and procedures are inadequate, and it did not … and/or approve, monitor, or control the firehouse hall rental process. The Board did not exercise appropriate … Key Recommendations Evaluate the District’s current hall rental policy to ensure that it contains specific rules for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardVillage of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… Town of Northampton Board Members and a Northville Central School District representative is responsible for the overall … a proper review of financial transactions. The Director does not always provide a record detailing the dates of collections, the payees’ names and the amounts paid when remitting money to the Treasurer for deposit. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Town of Tonawanda – Recreation Fees (2017M-133)
… The Town of Tonawanda is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 74,000. The Town is governed by … duties or provide adequate oversight of the cash receipt function. Town officials did not review or use the … accounted for, recorded accurately or deposited in a timely fashion. The Board did not ensure that an annual …
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)
… January 31, 2017. Background The County of Herkimer is located in central New York State and had a 2010 … County bank account for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), resulting in an unaccounted for balance of $162,875. The Treasurer did not …
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)
… period July 1, 2013 through July 12, 2017. Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free School District is located in the … Cleveland Hill Union Free School District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-235Contributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementNew Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District – Financial Management (2014M-7)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial operations and use of … and then used $3.5 million of unexpended surplus funds to increase the retirement reserve without including those … period, $4.8 million of unexpended surplus funds were used to fund the capital reserve fund. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/new-hyde-park-garden-city-park-union-free-school-district-financialCommack Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Fuel Inventory (2015M-90)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and controls … nearly $24 million of appropriated fund balance was used to finance operations. District officials did not maintain … inventory records. Key Recommendations Develop procedures to adopt more reasonable budgets to avoid raising more real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/commack-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-fuel-inventory