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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Quogue and the Shelby Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … have full access rights to record financial transactions in the accounting system with no oversight. Facility … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. The proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… The audit covers the period from April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2012. Background The New York State Energy Research … and training. In addition, an Authority procurement card was used for personal items and other questionable … Fund: Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending (2013-S-14) … New York State Energy Research and Development Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The former receiver, who resigned during the audit, did not properly bill, collect or disburse taxes, fees and … penalties. The board did not correct deficiencies noted in the 2006 Receiver of Taxes audit, properly oversee the … was negative $370,229, and the water fund owes $490,922 to other funds. Loans from other funds were not repaid by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Standardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… she attests to the accuracy of the information presented on the form. Sample travel forms can be viewed at the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s website at www.osc.state.ny.us . From our … are exempt from paying State and local sales or use taxes on hotel occupancy purchased within New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… a range of capital projects to improve these sites. In an effort to ensure certain capital projects are executed … Parks occasionally contracts with firms that specialize in providing construction management (CM) services. In 2012, Parks entered into a contract with the Dormitory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… with EO 95 into its core business functions: there are no processes to identify new high-value data sets to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataTaxes – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… State Tax Collections Increased Significantly in SFY 2021-22 from $82.4 Billion to $121.1 Billion In SFY 2021-22, reported New York State tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/taxesThe Big Picture – What Every Employer Should Know
… Fund (Fund) come from three main sources of incoming funds: investment income, employee or member contributions … Fund’s assets and compare the value of those assets to the funds needed to pay current and future benefits. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/big-picturePlattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, … by the District, maintain detailed records of when funds are received, perform timely and accurate bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsBroome County – Financial Condition (2013M-224)
… to February 21, 2013. Background Broome County, located in the central southern portion of upstate New York commonly … the general fund was spending more than it received in revenue until 2011 and 2012, when the general fund began … flat. While the County’s general fund seems to be in the early stages of recovery, the significant reliance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/broome-county-financial-condition-2013m-224Upstate Cerebral Palsy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Upstate Cerebral Palsy (UCP) on its Consolidated Fiscal … special education program services through rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial … $97,781 in non-allowable costs for the year covered by our audit. These costs included: $83,905 in personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/upstate-cerebral-palsy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSUNY System Administration Office – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three-year audit period, as … employee for audit whose expenses ranked among the highest in the State in the area of lodging. In total, we examined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/suny-system-administration-office-selected-employee-travel-expensesEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Police and Fire Plan
… Tier 2 and 3 Members: You must have at least five years of service credit after July 1, 1973. You are eligible to … Tier 5 and 6 Members: You must have at least five years of service credit. You are eligible to retire with full … a reduced benefit between ages 55 and 62. 1 Regardless of tier, if you work for an employer that offers a special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/eligibility-benefit-and-filingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Sherrill City School District and the Solvay Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and … procedures in the charter and bylaws were followed and at times allowed the board chair to control all aspects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Canajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board adopted realistic budgets and properly managed fund … officials properly managed extra-classroom activity funds for the period July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraLackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period … 31, 2014. Background The Lackawanna City School District is located in the City of Lackawanna, Erie County and is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Hempstead Union Free School District – Management of District Resources (2014M-253)
… The Hempstead Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which is governed by an … that all of its decisions and deliberations are performed in a transparent and public manner. District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/29/hempstead-union-free-school-district-management-district-resources-2014mHamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s use of capital project resources for the period July 1, 2010 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 to April 30, 2013. Background The Wainscott Common School … approximately $3.5 million. Key Findings The Board needs to improve its oversight and management of the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268