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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… procurement policy. Orleans County – Sheriff's Department Inmate and Commissary Accounts (2017M-209) The sheriff's … department did not properly account for and manage the inmate and commissary accounts. Department officials incorrectly made disbursements from the inmate account for shared expenditures and made disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Railroad Bridge Inspection Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Transportation … properly oversees railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. This … To determine whether the Department of Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programDiNapoli: Comcast Agrees To Disclose Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today a shareholder agreement with media and technology … Common Retirement Fund continues its leadership on one of today’s leading issues – corporate political disclosure. The … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today a shareholder agreement with media and technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-comcast-agrees-disclose-political-spendingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … County) Both the clerk-treasurer and her deputy were able to perform all cash disbursement functions and have full access rights to record financial transactions in the accounting system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… in 1975 to use innovation and technology to solve some of New York’s most difficult energy and environmental … discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures specifying which types of … should prescribe the types of supporting documentation and formal approvals that are necessary. Key Findings Of the 137 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Sir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … – PILOT Program (2014M-291) Seven of the eight payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements that were active during … who is independent of the financial recordkeeping. In addition, the board has not developed written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … to be provided and the basis for the payment. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Standardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… information in the following areas: Purpose and dates(s) of the travel – including evidence of any … with the official travel, for example, conference registration fees, if not prepaid. Net amount – the form … be viewed at the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s website at www.osc.state.ny.us . From our homepage, click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… Objective To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately … management contracts to ensure they meet contract terms and requirements. The audit covered the period June 29, … 2017 through July 17, 2020. About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… Services (OGS) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable … the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily usable. The audit covers the …
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 increased by 47 percent, primarily reflecting … In SFY 202122 reported New York State tax collections increased by 47 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/taxesBroome County – Financial Condition (2013M-224)
… future operations or provide a mechanism to cover budgeted revenue shortfalls and, therefore, had to rely on short-term … the general fund was spending more than it received in revenue until 2011 and 2012, when the general fund began to … debt to borrow against future anticipated tax and revenue sources. Key Recommendations Develop a fund balance policy …
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
… and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual). … rates. Remind UCP officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the deficiencies we identified. To … calculated adequately documented and allowable under SEDs guidelines …
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
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse The …
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
… 1 Members: You are eligible to retire at age 55. Tier 2 and 3 Members: You must have at least five years of service … early retirement with a reduced benefit between ages 55 and 62. Tier 5 and 6 Members: You must have at least five years of service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/eligibility-benefit-and-filingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of Global Concepts Charter School , Sherrill City School District and the Solvay Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and … his office completed audits of Global Concepts Charter School Sherrill City School District and the Solvay Union …
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)
… 2015. Background The Canajoharie Central School District is located in the Towns of Canajoharie, Charleston, Minden, … operates three schools with approximately 985 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … retained in the District’s retirement contribution reserve is reasonable. Reduce excess fund balance to stay within the …
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)
… Background The Lackawanna City School District is located in the City of Lackawanna, Erie County and is governed by the … its unexpended surplus funds, a slight timing difference in cash inflows and outflows could result in cash constraints forcing the District to rely on …
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)
… that employees meet the minimum education, experience and certification requirements for their positions. For special …
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)
… not approve all change orders and allowance disbursement forms, as required by NYSED. In addition, none of the allowance disbursement forms were approved by NYSED. We found that the equipment … Approve all change orders (and allowance disbursement forms) in accordance with NYSED requirements and ensure they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129