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Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… may level off sooner than they expect.” New York City’s collections totaled $844 million, an increase of 8.8%, or … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. … State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections statewide were down 5.9 percent in January compared to the same time last year, State … is the only area in the state that experienced growth in sales tax collections for January, at 1.7 percent. Declines … Local government sales tax collections statewide were down 59 percent in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percentVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… employment before retirement age and you have five years of credited service. When you reach retirement age, you will … benefit before age 63. Your Vested Benefit The provisions of the retirement plan that you were covered by in your last … determine the vested benefit. For an explanation of your benefit, please refer to the Service Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitArea #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… Patches update software programs and could help protect … new issues, such as security or stability problems. If patches are not installed regularly, the network and … providing technical support or bug and security fixes (patches) for those versions. Without ongoing updates, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementAccounts Payable Advisory No. 27
… Subject: Determining Accounting Date for Accounts Payable Vouchers Guidance: The Accounting Date recorded on a voucher is generally the date a liability is incurred (e.g., the date which the goods … Determining Accounting Date for Accounts Payable Vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/27-voucher-accounting-dateCaledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s internal controls … located in Livingston County, and is governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners that comprises five elected members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSherman Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-352)
… the Towns of Chautauqua, Clymer, French Creek, Mina, North Harmony, Ripley, Sherman and Westfield in Chautauqua County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352Downsville Central School District – Fund Balance (2016M-79)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s general fund … Downsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Andes, Colchester, Hamden, Hancock, Tompkins and Walton in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/downsville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-79Niagara Falls City School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight of fuel delivered to the transportation contractors’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/13/niagara-falls-city-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-178Campbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-16-6)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2006. Local Finance Law requires all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/13/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-16-6Campbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-13-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2006. Local Finance Law requires all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-13-12NFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… policies and procedures outlining the actions to be taken when loans are delinquent and other terms of the agreements … to monitor businesses to ensure they are creating and retaining jobs in compliance with the terms of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringGreenwich Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2021M-20)
… adequately safeguarded extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds and collections and disbursements were properly … Key Findings District officials did not ensure that ECA funds were adequately safeguarded or that ECA collections … adequately safeguarded extraclassroom activity ECA funds and collections and disbursements were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/greenwich-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2021m-20Lyons Central School District – Payroll 2022M-71
… in one employee receiving additional compensation of $4,940 and one employee being underpaid $731. Leave time … sick days and one employee not being credited 9.5 hours of compensatory time. The payroll supervisor was responsible for all aspects of processing payroll including affixing the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/lyons-central-school-district-payroll-2022m-71Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… or maintain appropriate records and reports. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure basic … were filed in a timely manner. Conduct an annual audit of the Secretary- Treasurer’s accounting records for 2020 … through 2022. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. Of the 108 claims totaling $209,006 that we reviewed, 55 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
… As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District officials: … with our findings but indicated that they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-193Marathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… 39 until the end of our audit period. The District earned interest totaling approximately $2,000 from the District’s checking and savings accounts, which had an average daily balance of … $653,000 into an investment fund with higher interest rates. Key Recommendation Periodically solicit interest rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Wyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)
… and necessary. District officials effectively monitored fuel inventories. Key Findings District officials: Did not … account for 20 and 73 percent of the gasoline and diesel fuel inventories, respectively, totaling $4,433. Expenses for … necessary and supported. Develop procedures to account for fuel inventories. District officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrativeGenesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether School officials ensured that nonpayroll disbursements were adequately supported, properly approved and for School-related purposes. Key Findings The Board did not adopt … did not have adequate supporting documentation. The School did not have written agreements with six service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/07/24/genesee-community-charter-school-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-34Minerva Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2020M-60)
Determine whether District officials effectively managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/minerva-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020m-60