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Town of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties … to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new … whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223XIV.14.J Depreciation and Modified Approach for Infrastructure Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… Depreciation is required to be reported in the government-wide financial statements. … - Recording General Capital Assets of this Chapter. To record certain infrastructure assets using the modified … scale; Estimate each year the annual amount necessary to maintain and preserve the eligible assets at the condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14j-depreciation-and-modified-approach-infrastructure-capital-assetsLake View Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-342)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/lake-view-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-342Nesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… if employees properly earned length of service award program (LOSAP) credit for the period January 1, 2013 through … Nesconset Fire District Length of Service Awards Program 2014M317 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… Background The Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Forestport, Oneida County, and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mAccounts Payable Advisory No. 36
… (OSC) has designated the final deadlines for agencies to submit vouchers and expense reports for payment prior to fiscal year end. For specifics, please visit the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) , Chapter XV, Section 4 - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/36-fiscal-year-end-vouchers-and-expense-reportsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … the following audits have been issued: City University of New York (CUNY): Medgar Evers College: Controls Over Bank … interest and credit card late fees. State University of New York (SUNY): Compliance With Payment Card Industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 99-6
… pursuant to section 545 of the Real Property Tax Law. You ask whether a school district may issue revenue … Finance Law, §24.00[a][1]). Certain public authorities are expressly authorized or required to make payments in lieu … have an existence separate and apart from the State, even though they exercise governmental functions (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … often did not have supporting documentation. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Horseheads , Town of Niagara , Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District and Yates County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … Town of Horseheads Town of Niagara Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District and Yates County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… the current and future years. Background The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers … available in future years. The City continues to rely on fund balance to close gaps in the budget. The City’s budget … appropriations. Replace nonrecurring revenue, such as fund balance, in the 2017-18 budget. Tax certiorari claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11Tuition Assistance Program – Fordham University
… Center in Manhattan; Westchester in West Harrison; and the Louis Calder Center in Armonk. The school’s enrollment for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/27/tuition-assistance-program-fordham-universitySteuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… Water Conservation District is one of 58 such Districts in New York State. These Districts provide services and fund … each deposit’s composition or record cash receipt numbers in the accounting records. In addition, 116 receipts totaling $47,443 were not deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cashEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the School’s procurement processes and internal … The School did not properly control user access rights to the IT system and did not properly establish a disaster … Properly document the analysis and actions taken related to leasing buildings in the official Board record to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationVillage of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the wastewater service agreement … 1, 2011, through January 18, 2013. Background The Village of Kenmore is located in the Town of Tonawanda in Erie County … Village of Kenmore Wastewater Processing Costs and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73Livonia Central School District – Conflict of Interest (2024M-89)
… A Board of Education (Board) member, who resigned on May 31, 2022, had prohibited interests in District contracts pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Article 18.A prohibited … officials were not familiar with requirements of New York State General Municipal Law Article 18 as they relate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/livonia-central-school-district-conflict-interest-2024m-89Travel Advisory No. 10
… the following sections in Chapter XIII of the Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter/Section Name Description … XIII.1 Employee Expense Reimbursement Overview Updated to indicate that moving expense reimbursements are no longer … for Employee Non-Travel Expense Reimbursement Updated to remove procedures for submitting moving expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/10-gfo-updates-employee-expense-reimbursementsTravel Advisory No. 9
Taxability of Transportation Expenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/9-taxability-transportation-expensesFiscal Stress Monitoring System
… Thomas P. DiNapoli created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems. … the System Basics [pdf] document to learn more. Search for a local government or school district. Search Now … Thomas P DiNapoli created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoringComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Operations (Delaware County) The town supervisor relied on the bookkeeper to perform most of the town’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1