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Brocton Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-15)
… action . Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the District’s response. … audit brocton school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-15Morris Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-47)
… to fund operations. The Board overestimated appropriations from the 2019-20 through 2021-22 fiscal years by an average of $617,000, or 6 percent. Surplus fund balance exceeded the 4 percent … of the District’s 10 reserves were not reasonably funded, or used to pay related expenditures, during the three fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/28/morris-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-47Village of Liberty – Budget Review (B4-14-9)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget … for the water fund, almost $1 million for the sewer fund and over $820,000 for the sanitation fund. Key Findings Based … for certain matters, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/16/village-liberty-budget-review-b4-14-9Town of Grand Island – Internal Controls Over Fuel Purchases (2013M-182)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the purchase of fuel for … through June 14, 2013. Background The Town of Grand Island is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 20,400 residents. The Town is governed by a five-member elected Board comprised of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-grand-island-internal-controls-over-fuel-purchases-2013m-182East Greenbush Community Library – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-223)
… Background The East Greenbush Community Library, located in the Town of East Greenbush in Rensselaer County, is a special district public library … which received its charter from the State Board of Regents in 1988. The Library is governed by a Board of Trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/10/25/east-greenbush-community-library-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-223York Central School District – Online Banking (2016M-295)
… of our audit was to determine whether the District’s online banking transactions were safeguarded for the period … officials were not aware of any agreements regarding online banking. District officials did not develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/york-central-school-district-online-banking-2016m-295Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Financial Operations (2016M-198)
… of ethics policy and the application of General Municipal Law requirements. Ensure that Board policy is followed regarding dual signatures on checks … Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-financial-operations-2016m-198Alexandria Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/25/alexandria-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-5Watervliet City School District – Fiscal Stress (2014M-149)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s … Background The Watervliet City School District is located in the City of Watervliet and the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The District, which is governed by a Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/11/07/watervliet-city-school-district-fiscal-stress-2014m-149Churchville-Chili Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-354)
… total approximately $79.5 million. Key Findings The Board and District officials adopted budgets that overestimated … by 6 to 7 percent between fiscal years 2012-13 and 2014-15, totaling almost $15 million. The District … annual reserve report that includes the reserve balances and planned uses, but does not address the establishment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/churchville-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-354City of Elmira – Financial Condition (2017M-90)
… Background The City of Elmira is located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately 28,200. The City is … was not reported timely during the fiscal year, and annual financial reports were not filed on time with OSC. … deficits from 2013 through 2015 totaling $4.5 million, and unassigned fund balance that totaled $1.8 million at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/04/city-elmira-financial-condition-2017m-90Eldred Central School District – Budget Review (B4-15-3)
… of $529,483 in fund balance, which would reduce available fund balance to less than 2 percent of appropriations; and does not account for the probable return of $200,000 in building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/eldred-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Preliminary Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Preliminary Budget: New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-preliminary-budgetWallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… For example, the Board did not use competitive methods to purchase a used 2008 brush truck (mini pumper) that cost … The Treasurer did not submit periodic financial reports to the Board, including monthly bank reconciliations, monthly Treasurer’s reports and budget-to-actual reports. The Board adopted an unrealistic budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126Industrial Development Agencies in New York State
… Agencies (IDAs) to support economic development in New York. An IDA is a type of public benefit corporation that … exemptions. Below is an interactive map developed by the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) that displays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/industrial-development-agencies-new-york-stateTown of West Seneca – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-195-F)
… in the audit report Town of West Seneca – Capital Project Management (2019M-195), released in March 2020. The … not fully transparent on the anticipated project costs. As a result, original estimates of $9.8 million were increased by more than $3.6 million after competitive bids were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-west-seneca-audit-follow-2019m-195-fSUNY Bulletin No. SU-52
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To explain an automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-52-cancellation-general-deductions-certain-employees-who-areTown of Lodi – Town Hall Capital Project (2024M-130)
… C includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/11/town-lodi-town-hall-capital-project-2024m-130Real Property Tax Cap - Local Governments
… Levy Growth Factors [pdf] Tax Base Growth Factors for Local Governments Important Dates for Property Tax Cap Filers [pdf] Guidance Guidelines for Implementation from NYS Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-local-governmentsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… may include one or more large containers for solid waste in a centralized location. Transportation costs can make … cost of collection services by reducing manpower. Changes in frequency of service, method of collecting recyclables and … real property tax revenues, taxpayers may resist increases in their tax bills. Seeking Competition A local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-options