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Town of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Highlands (Town) Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (Receiver) properly billed, … did not correct deficiencies noted in our 2006 Receiver of Taxes audit, properly oversee the Receiver’s work, or … Determine whether the Town of Highlands Town Receiver of Taxes and Assessments Receiver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-receiver-taxes-and-assessments-2021m-120Hammond Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-151)
… whether the Hammond Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately monitored the … Reports (AFRs) were filed timely. Conduct an annual audit of the Secretary- Treasurer’s financial records. As a result, … reported. Furthermore, although the Board adopted a code of ethics, it did not adopt the required procurement or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/21/hammond-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-151Village of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… at May 31, 2023 in the accounting records. Comply with New York State General Municipal Law Section 30 by filing all … audit the Clerk- Treasurer’s Records, as required by New York State Village Law 4-408 (e). Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-34)
… an investigation was commenced. The Assistant was arrested in March 2023 and pleaded guilty to a Class A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/07/town-poestenkill-credit-card-purchases-2024m-34Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through January 31, 2015. … The Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Halfmoon, … County. The Department, which provides fire protection for the Towns of Halfmoon and Clifton Park and the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financialFair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activity (2014M-335)
… Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation with approximately 35 members, governed by an elected nine-member Board of Directors. The Department, which … payment. The audit committee did not complete an adequate annual audit. The Board did not prepare or adopt an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/27/fair-haven-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activityMcConnellsville Fire District – Financial Operations (2014M-19)
… The Board has not adopted a code of ethics, procurement policy or an investment policy. The Board did not conduct a thorough audit of claims … the tax levy limit. Adopt a code of ethics, procurement policy and an investment policy and review them at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/mcconnellsville-fire-district-financial-operations-2014m-19Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… $3.3 million. Key Findings The District’s adopted LOSAP point system does not comply with New York State General … during the audit period. Key Recommendations Amend the point system to ensure compliance with GML. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingIndian River Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-287)
… District officials did not develop reasonable budgets or effectively manage the District’s financial condition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/indian-river-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-287Sayville Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cellular Telephones (2015M-86)
… fund balance included in its budgets. The Network Systems Administrator did not properly review cell phone invoices, … fund District operations. Ensure that the Network Systems Administrator and claims auditor properly review all cell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/14/sayville-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cellularVillage of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… distorts the actual cash needs of the individual operating funds and hinders the development of long-term solutions. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Town of Carlisle – Fund Balance (2017M-106)
… balance totaled $623,000 at the end of 2016, more than 950 percent of the tax levy and approximately three times …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-carlisle-fund-balance-2017m-106Village of St. Johnsville – Records and Reports (2015M-1)
… 1, 2011 through August 31, 2014. Background The Village of St. Johnsville is located in the Town of St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, and has a population of approximately 1,700. The Village is … Village of St Johnsville Records and Reports 2015M1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-st-johnsville-records-and-reports-2015m-1Real Property Tax Cap - Local Governments
… Districts, Libraries, Independent Special Districts) File property tax cap form online [Accessible only to filing … Growth Factors for Local Governments Important Dates for Property Tax Cap Filers [pdf] Guidance Guidelines for … [pdf] Overview of the State Comptroller’s Role Training on Property Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments Webinar On …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-local-governmentsReal Property Tax Cap - School Districts
… File property tax cap form online [Accessible only to filing entities] Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Instructions for online filing [pdf] Levy Limit Formula … They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting system. Slide Show …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-school-districtsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
The chaos and tragic loss of life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wakeup call
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaCentral Islip Union Free School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-170)
… whether claims were adequately supported and properly audited before payment. Key Finding The claims auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/central-islip-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-170Tax Cap Compliance
… General Information for Filing File tax cap compliance form online (Accessible only to filing entities) Property Tax Filing website Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Instructions for reporting tax cap compliance data [pdf] … 1. Questions related to completing the Tax Cap Compliance form – Select option 3. Email us at [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-complianceAppendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Law Sections 1604, 1724, 1804 (1), 1903(1), 2524, 2580 Board may, among other options, create the office of … 1604(35), 1709(20-a), 1804(1), 1903(1), 2526 and 2554(2-a); see also 8 NYCRR Section170.12(c) BOCES Board of … 10, 23. Village Board of Trustees. Village Law Section 5-524 Board may create the office of village auditor or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… that in June of 2019, a new requirement that internet marketplace providers collect and remit New York state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarter