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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… following school district audits have been issued. Akron Central School District – Financial Management (Erie County) … consistently overestimated appropriations. Ausable Valley Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (Clinton … potential revenues of more than $50,000. Ausable Valley Central School District – Claims Auditing (Clinton County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… Local government sales tax collections declined by 7.1 percent in November compared … to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. November’s sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for local governments … (10.1 percent) compared to the same period in 2019. “Sales tax collections are a crucial revenue source for our counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberVI.3.C Budget Transfers Between Business Units (Interunit Budget Transfers) – VI. Budgets
… used to move budget authority between two or more Business Units in a single entry. Each budget entry in the Interunit … of lump sum appropriation authority between Business Units, generally from MSC01 to other Business Units. Budget Transfer – Interunit transfers move …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3c-budget-transfers-between-business-units-interunit-budget-transfersApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… To receive credit for previous or military service, send a written request (which must be … service brings your total credited service to ten or more years, you will no longer be eligible to withdraw …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – State University Police Plan
… will no longer be eligible to withdraw your membership and mandatory contributions (if applicable). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditReal Property Tax Cap - School Districts Guidance
… County 2015-2016 School Tax Levies/LIPA PILOTs: Filing Tax Cap Form for 2016-17 School Year The 2015-2016 tax levies for … In these instances, the first line of the 2016-2017 tax cap form (prior year levy: Tax Levy FYE 6/30/2016) should be … Real Property Tax Cap School Districts Guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-school-districts-guidanceInvestment Advisory Committee
… Investment Advisory Committee advises the Comptroller on general investment issues. The Investment Advisory Committee … appointed by the Comptroller advises the Comptroller on general investment issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/investment-advisory-committeeKeene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
… officials applied for all applicable transportation aid for new bus acquisitions in a timely manner. Key Findings … officials did not apply for all applicable transportation aid in a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for … The District did not properly file for transportation aid for seven buses. However, after we identified the risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/keene-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2021m-63Southern Cayuga Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-77)
… condition. The Board underestimated revenues by an average of $141,038 and overestimated appropriations by an average of $1.3 million over the three completed years. As a result, … use about $1.1 million in appropriated fund balance. As of June 30, 2019, recalculated surplus fund balance totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/southern-cayuga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-77Chautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to review the … approximately $229 million. Key Findings The Director of Finance did not always invest funds in accordance with the … and management employees are annually compensated at their approved salary amounts. Cease allowing elected officials to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147West Canada Valley Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-96)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine information … over personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) in the District’s student information system (SIS) for the period July 1, 2014 through January 31, 2016. Background … West Canada Valley Central School District Access to the Student Information System 2016M96 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-access-student-informationPennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the … Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Schroeppel, Oswego County. The District, which contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015mLake Ronkonkoma Fire District – Bidding and Treasurer’s Office (2015M-9)
… $3.3 million. Key Findings District officials used bid specifications for a purchase that may have created … compensating controls. Key Recommendations Ensure that bid specifications are written to encourage competition from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/05/lake-ronkonkoma-fire-district-bidding-and-treasurers-office-2015m-9Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… 1, 2013 through February 5, 2015. Background The Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a volunteer organization … Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company Inc Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overClyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… internal controls over the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Background The Clyde Fire Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Village of … The Treasurer does not perform formal bank reconciliations for the general checking account and other bank accounts. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the … Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Middletown in Delaware County. The Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsNorth Country Community College – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-354)
… 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. Background North Country Community College is located in Essex County and is … North Country Community College Internal Controls Over Selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/03/28/north-country-community-college-internal-controls-over-selectedWest Albany Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-15)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether credit card purchases were approved in advance and related claims … to identify individuals authorized to approve credit card purchases or the documentation required before making … documentation. Key Recommendations Ensure that credit card users obtain prior approval for purchases to be made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/west-albany-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2017m-15Niagara Falls Water Board – Financial Management (2015M-141)
… of our audit was to determine if the Board is managing the Water Board’s finances in accordance with the governing … 2013 through April 30, 2015. Background The Niagara Falls Water Board and the Niagara Falls Public Water Authority are public benefit corporations which were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/18/niagara-falls-water-board-financial-management-2015m-141