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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… was created by an Act of the New York State Legislature in 1967 to promote the development and improvement of … $2.65 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… financial statements provide a long-term view of finances. They record revenues and expenses when the … (cash basis). Each statement breaks down the activities of State government into two types: Governmental activities: includes most of the State’s core services as well as general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Technology (Suffolk County) The school board needs to improve its oversight and management of the district's … promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. … New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… (cash basis). Each statement breaks down the activities of State government into two types: Governmental activities: includes most of the State’s core services as well as general administrative … General revenues include internally dedicated resources, taxes and other items not included as program revenues. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 7.8 percent in August compared to the same period last year, according to … billion for counties and cities, or $111 million less than in August 2019. This drop in revenue is similar to the decline in July of 8.2 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-78-percent-augustBarnard Fire Department – Financial Controls (2015M-134)
… statutorily required Directors’ report to the membership at its annual meeting. Audit and approve, or ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-department-financial-controls-2015m-134Allegany Engine Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-176)
… approve all payments and to audit the Treasurer’s books at least annually. Provide written monthly and annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/allegany-engine-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-176Clark Mills Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-315)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls to ensure that financial activity are properly recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/clark-mills-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-315Washington County Sheriff’s Department Civil Office – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-288)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Sheriff Department’s internal controls over … million for 2013 of which approximately $1.1 million was to finance the Sheriff Department’s operations. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/10/washington-county-sheriffs-department-civil-office-internal-controls-over-cashDelevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… for receiving and maintaining custody of all Company funds. The Treasurer did not prepare a budget or cash flow … minutes. Receive and maintain custody of all Company funds. Develop a budget or cash flow document to guide annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialLivingston County Probation Department – Financial Operations (2016M-404)
… timely payments to unpaid victims in accordance with the law or Department policy. Key Recommendations Develop an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/04/livingston-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2016m-404Moravia Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-4)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if cafeteria operations were properly managed … productions when planning future meals, which contributed to the cost of producing a meal exceeding the price charged. … revenues and potentially decreasing expenditures to a level that allows the fund to be self-sustaining, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/moravia-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-4Wyoming Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-67)
… funds to unrestricted fund balance (where allowed by law) or to other reserves established and maintained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/wyoming-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-67Tonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s housing occupancy process and … provided inaccurate and unsubstantiated information to the Board. The Board has not ensured the maximum occupancy … scanned for viruses and other malware with up-to-date antivirus software, and ensure that any detected malware …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyTown of Kendall – Justice Court (2013M-130)
… Key Findings We found significant control deficiencies with the Court’s operations. The Justices did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-kendall-justice-court-2013m-130Village of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to February 1, 2013. Background … members including the Mayor. The Village’s annual budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year is $101,711, funded mainly from … 2011-12 the Village had unforeseen expenditures of $89,500 for increased water costs and major flood damage. Because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50Town of Coldspring – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-137)
… 26, 2013. Background The Town of Coldspring is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of 663. The Town … remit moneys due to the Supervisor and other entities in a timely manner, or deposit cash receipts intact or in a timely manner. The Clerk inappropriately inter-mingled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/09/town-coldspring-town-clerk-operations-2013m-137Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-005
… list of 9.1 vs. 9.2 navigations. Pay Serv 9.2 navigation for common pages is listed in the updated PayServ Navigation Paths for 9.2 . Favorites will be deleted at Go Live. Favorites established for 9.1 pages will need to be re-established manually in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-005-navigation-changes-payserv-92Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… was to review internal controls over the Clerk’s office and the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, … The Town of Argyle is located in Washington County and includes the Village of Argyle. The Town Board, which comprises five elected members – the Town Supervisor and four Board members – governs the Town. In 2011, the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Wayne Central School District – Financial Management and Property Purchase and Disposal (2014M-152)
… auditor was prohibited from doing so by State Education Law due to performing conflicting duties. The District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-and-property-purchase