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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… all transportation aid in a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for new bus acquisitions. The district also … seven buses. However, after auditors identified the risk of lost aid, the treasurer prepared and submitted state aid applications for five of these buses and indicated she will file for the remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-698
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies instructions for … Relations: Full-time Staff Nurses or Nurse Practitioners who are Active or on a Leave With Pay on December 15, 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-698-2020-city-university-new-york-cuny-nurses-health-specialtyNY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
… Manager Program and uphold its role as a pathway to growth for smaller and diverse investment managers.” The Fund’s … DiNapoli’s office as a senior investment officer for the Emerging Manager Program in 2020. With the Fund, he … that improved brand recognition and enhanced returns for the largest and most sophisticated asset managers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… services of $3.3 million for general, water and sewer funds combined, but it could have additional expenditures … services by approximately $21,000 for the water and sewer funds. The budget includes appropriations of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 97-9
… record of the governing board's proceedings. A "contract", for purposes of article 18, is defined in General Municipal … at least one lower court has held that an application for a building permit and subsequent issuance thereof constitutes a "contract" for conflict of interest purposes ( People v Pinto , 88 Misc …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Travel Advisory No. 9
… : Taxability of Transportation Expenses Reference : Guide to Financial Operations, Section XIII.6 – Potential … of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station of the Guide to Financial Operations to clarify the Internal Revenue Service’s position on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/9-taxability-transportation-expensesFiscal Stress Monitoring System
… school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive. Read the System Basics [pdf] document to learn more. Search for a local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoringWoodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the … Background The Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Forestport, Oneida County, and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mNesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if … and separate from the Town of Smithtown and Suffolk County in which it is located. The District is governed by an … five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. The District’s operating budget for 2014 is approximately $2.6 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317Lake View Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-342)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … September 30, 2014. Background The Lake View Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … the Town of Hamburg, located in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/lake-view-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-342Town of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… properties with 147 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The … as required when the new owner was no longer eligible for the exemptions. Key Recommendations The Assessor should: … exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Hornby Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-78)
… audit was to examine the recording and reporting of the Company’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through February 6, 2014. Background The Hornby Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Hornby in Steuben …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/hornby-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mBaldwin Fire District - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-27)
… purchased vacation packages, for a conference in Florida, totaling $5,982 and charged an additional $1,095 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/baldwin-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-27St. Paul Boulevard Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-116)
… Perform an adequate claims audit and seek competition for professional services. Key Recommendations The Board … and capital plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance for the benefit of District residents. Properly audit claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-116Westfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… limit by more than $650,000 (4 percentage points) as of June 30, 2017. The Board appropriated fund balance not … operations and overestimated appropriations by a total of approximately $2.7 million (6 percent). The Board did not … to be overfunded. Key Recommendations Reduce the amount of unrestricted fund balance to within the legal limit. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mClinton Central School District – Payroll (2017M-252)
… whether employee salaries and wages were accurately paid for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background … a seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $26.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-252Hilton Central School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2016M-220)
… purpose of our audit was to review the District’s payroll and leave records for the period July 1, 2014 through June … is located in the Towns of Clarkson, Greece, Hamlin and Parma in Monroe County. The District, which operates five … periodic independent reviews of leave time accruals and time sheets to ensure the records agree and investigate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/hilton-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2016m-220Herkimer Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-68)
… with long-term planning. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt structurally balanced budgets, consider the amount … balance available to appropriate during budget development and work toward building a reasonable amount of unrestricted … fund balance to address unanticipated needs. Develop and implement a multiyear financial plan. … Herkimer Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/herkimer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-68Harborfields Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-38)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s claims audit process for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $80.5 … orders, to ensure that funds are only being disbursed for District purposes and that the District has complied with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/harborfields-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-38Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-245)
… The Otego-Unadilla Central School District is located in the Towns of Otego, Unadilla, Laurens, Oneonta and Butternuts in Otsego County and the Towns of Sidney and Franklin in Delaware County. The District, which operates three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-245