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Opinion 89-37
… in order to carry on the business of collateral loan broker. In addition, a licensed collateral loan broker must file a registration statement with the State … constitute the conduct of business as a collateral loan broker within the meaning of article 5 of the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-37Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-112
… contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the State of New York and the District Council 37 (DC-37), employees are … included in the employee’s taxable gross, are subject to all employment and income taxes and will be reported on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-112-2020-rrsu-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… "invasive." In New York, invasive species management is a collaborative effort between the Department of … AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection programs, warning signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and maintaining a statewide, coordinated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… P. DiNapoli. When they did post the information, it was often hard to find. “Taxpayers should have easy access to information about their school … need this information to make informed decisions on how they will vote on school budgets. District officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… NYS GDP Nearly $1.5 Trillion in 2021 A state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the value of production originating … Provides information about the States Gross Domestic Product wages unemployment rate and population growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsOpinion 89-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICT OF INTEREST … Agreement (school board member holding position in state teachers association) -- Code of Ethics (school board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-24New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… "The Governor put forth an Executive Budget proposal to tackle the serious, unprecedented issues facing New York state over the coming year, including multiple … to the state’s financial picture. There is no doubt that New York state faces many challenges ahead. While personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalNew Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2018M-80)
… we reviewed were timely and, with the exception of the payroll account, accurate. The District’s book balance for the payroll bank account did not reflect the true cash balance. The bank reconciliations were reviewed by … balance shown on the District’s books represents the true book balance. Ensure the review of bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/new-hyde-park-garden-city-park-union-free-school-district-bankTerryville Fire District – Treasurer’s Duties (2017M-136)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Brookhaven and Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an … and emergency rescue services to about 25,000 residents in the hamlets of Terryville and Port Jefferson Station. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/09/08/terryville-fire-district-treasurers-duties-2017m-136Vendor File Advisory No. 1
… may be entered on Address Line 1 through the e-supplier portal when adding or editing addresses. If vendors have … (GFO), Chapter X, Section 3.A - Online Vendor Add Portal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/1-regarding-doing-business-dbaLocust Valley Fire District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2018M-56)
… The District reimbursed travelers a total of $244 for mileage and parking that were not supported by the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/locust-valley-fire-district-conference-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-56Urban Choice Charter School – Information Technology (2013M-53)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the controls over information … The Urban Choice Charter School is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by the Board of Trustees, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/05/17/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2013m-53Depew Union Free School District – Investment Program (2023M-77)
… Over a 16-month period, officials missed an opportunity for the District to realize approximately $487,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/depew-union-free-school-district-investment-program-2023m-77Village of Delhi – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-204-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Villages progress as of April 2022 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in January 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/20/village-delhi-audit-follow-2019m-204-fXV.6.B Negative Payroll Balances – XV. End of Year
… should also be proactive in addressing and correcting all negative balances as soon as possible. Note: An analysis … your agency, in order to prevent additional disbursements from occurring, which would result in budgets becoming even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv6b-negative-payroll-balancesXII.8 Overview – XII. Expenditures
… System (SFS) to (a) pay vendors that provided goods or services to New York State, or (b) refund New York State vendors or citizens. A voucher that is paid follows these processing … Financial System SFS to a pay vendors that provided goods or services to New York State or b refund New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii-overviewTown of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Gaines (Town) Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) adequately performed her financial duties. Key Findings The Clerk did not adequately perform her financial duties. … Determine whether the Town of Gaines Town Clerk Tax Collector Clerk adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-gaines-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-172Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Separation Payments (2021M-171)
… separation payments. Officials did not adhere to contract terms for separation payments or obtain Board of Education (Board) approval to waive certain employment terms. As a result, seven of the 21 separation payments we … inputs including final salaries that drive the separation payment calculation spreadsheet are accurate. BOCES officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/01/28/sullivan-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-separation-payments-2021mCity of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-90-F)
… City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $31.7 million. Results of Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/10/30/city-elmira-audit-follow-2017m-90-fHealth Sciences Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-99)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings The School did not: Correctly … the billings have been calculated correctly. Address and resolve the incorrect billings. School officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/07/26/health-sciences-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2019m-99