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DiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … or more. Staffing reductions were far more common in high-need school districts. Between SY 2018-19 and SY 2020-21, 62% of high-need school districts cut personal services expenditures, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressOpinion 98-11
… LAW, §25-a: When the last day of the penalty-free period for the payment of real property taxes falls on a Saturday, … tax payment postmarked on the day after the last day for the payment of taxes without penalty is timely, when the last day of the penalty-free period is a Sunday. For purposes of this opinion, we have assumed this issue is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-11Opinion 97-24
… may not participate in a service award program established for the members of the fire company unless they have been … as members of the fire company and are subject to call for whatever duties may be assigned under the rules and … may participate in a service award program established for the members of the fire company. You state that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … hours of compensatory time valued they were entitled to for the same period. Comsewogue Public Library – Cash … library staff with guidance on procurement methods for professional service providers. Also, the purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… – Procurement (Ontario County) District officials did not always ensure the facilities and transportation … totaling $2 million and found that district officials did not adequately seek competitive bids for purchases totaling … for purchases from 16 vendors totaling $131,276 that were not subject to competitive bidding requirements. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… private and sensitive information are at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to … were not needed, which created additional entry points for someone to inappropriately access the network. Two of the … and found that the department employees were paid $194,514 for overtime that was not approved until up to 20 days after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… office had taken steps to meet the requirements of EO 95 for the collection and public dissemination of state data. … Department of Education refers students to CCC and pays for its services using rates established by SED. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2018, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-301
… will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2021 Form … will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2021 calendar year for employees with a status of Active or Paid Leave and received salary from a position in Bargaining Unit SK or SD at any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-301-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsDiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… heartened by the news from New York — at this special time for the Irish across the globe, St. Patrick’s Day — of a … his longstanding resolve to ensure equality of employment for all has been a key building block in our economic … in the region’s economy as well as attractive returns for the New York State Common Retirement Fund.” Crescent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandCity of Mount Vernon – Building Department Fees and Fines (2014M-65)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s procedures for collecting and enforcing building violation fees and fines for the period January 1, 2012 through September 26, 2013. … City Council. General fund budget appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $93 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-mount-vernon-building-department-fees-and-fines-2014m-65Saratoga Youth Recreation – Financial Activities (2016M-258)
… and reported and that Program moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. … agreements to operate youth development programs for children residing in the Towns of Saratoga and … District, in Saratoga County. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 total approximately $6,200. Key Finding The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/saratoga-youth-recreation-financial-activities-2016m-258Waterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the … 2015. Background The Waterford Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer organization that provides fire protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mElba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… examine the Department’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through August 6, 2014. … Board of Directors, provides fire protection services for the Village and for residents outside the Village pursuant to a contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mChenango Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-290)
… to examine the Company’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through September 9, 2014. … The Company is incorporated under New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law and is located in the Town of … and six elected Business Officers, who are responsible for the Company’s overall financial management. During our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/chenango-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mMontezuma Volunteer Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-23)
… Determine whether financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that money is adequately safeguarded. Key Findings The … agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). The Treasurer did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/05/11/montezuma-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operations-2018mVillage of Ballston Spa - Financial Condition (2017M-256)
… and failed to file required annual financial reports for the last four fiscal years. The Board did not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/05/village-ballston-spa-financial-condition-2017m-256Jefferson Community College – Procurement (2017M-156)
… with competitive bid statutes and College policies for the period September 1, 2015 through November 28, 2016. … and one elected student trustee. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $28.7 … purchasing policy to include a method to seek competition for insurance coverage. … Jefferson Community College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/jefferson-community-college-procurement-2017m-156Town of Carrollton – Justice Court Operations (2018M-21)
… Court (Court) fines and fees were properly accounted for. Key Findings The Justices' cash balances exceeded known … excess balances. The Justices' bail reports included bail for 18 individuals totaling $7,150 that could not be traced … records or contract with an independent public accountant for an audit. Key Recommendations Prepare monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/11/town-carrollton-justice-court-operations-2018m-21Vendor File Advisory No. 1
… multiple DBAs, they have the option to enter new addresses for each DBA. Address line 2 would begin the vendor’s actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/1-regarding-doing-business-dbaAurora-Colden Fire District No. 6 – Financial Activity (2017M-208)
… recorded and reported and to safeguard District money for the period January 1, 2016 through July 19, 2017. … competition, or retain evidence of soliciting competition, for 97 purchases totaling $171,013 that were subject to its … officials obtain and retain quotes and bid documentation for purchases in accordance with the purchasing policy. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/29/aurora-colden-fire-district-no-6-financial-activity-2017m-208