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II.3.B Establish Control – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Statewide Financial System (SFS) also controls the accounting and release of payments during the fiscal year, … the fiscal year. For more information about appropriation accounting, lapsing periods, and liabilities, see Chapter VI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3b-establish-controlTown of North Castle – Cash Disbursement (2013M-32)
… of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over cash disbursement for the period January 1, 2011, to July 31, … $31 million. Key Finding Internal controls over cash disbursement are appropriately designed and operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/19/town-north-castle-cash-disbursement-2013m-32Poughkeepsie City School District – Information Technology (2019M-166)
… (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Inventory, classify and … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/02/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-information-technology-2019m-166Pine Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-35)
… fiscal years, the Board raised real property taxes by $50,000 during that same period. Key Recommendations Adopt … estimates for appropriations. Reduce surplus fund balance to within the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. District officials agreed with our findings. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/pine-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-35XVII.2 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Stabilization Account appropriations lapse after close of business on June 30 or the first business day following if … and Debt Service appropriations lapse after close of business on September 15 or the first business day … SUNY Aid to Localities appropriations lapse after close of business September 30 or the first business day following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2-overviewReal Estate Advisory Committee
… President and Chief Executive Officer Church Investment Group L. Duane Jackson Managing Member Alinea Capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/real-estate-advisory-committeeTown of Sodus – Financial Management and Professional Services (2013M-99)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and procurement of professional services for the … procuring professional services. … Town of Sodus Financial Management and Professional Services 2013M99 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-sodus-financial-management-and-professional-services-2013m-99Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … for bids or purchased through state or county contracts. In addition, purchases totaling $45,283 lacked adequate … Some county service providers are not providing services in accordance with agreements; therefore, the department may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds
… and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 General Fund HUD … 6,119,938 $2,578,191 2,830,916 11,529,045 Charges for services 11,374,460 30,708 11,405,168 Investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… claims paid during the audit period and found that for the claims reviewed, procedures were followed and claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … pricing or obtain alternative proposals or quotations for project purchases. The board also did not always approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… technology (IT) security policies and procedures. In addition, the board did not enter into a written agreement … (Onondaga County) The clerk received $6,000 in inappropriate health insurance buyout payments for 2017 … or documentation showing receipt of goods or services. In addition, claims totaling $1.3 million were paid without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… perform his financial duties and cannot provide support for almost $1.6 million in interfund loans. Although … did not prepare and file the annual financial reports for 2019 and 2020 with the Office of the State Comptroller in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Jamestown Board of Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs (2018M-155)
… efficiency and recycling rebates and credits were issued in accordance with program guidelines. Key Findings The Board … Recycling credits were not processed accurately resulting in 1,004 customer accounts being under credited by $2,050 … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the BPU’s response. … Determine whether energy efficiency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/12/14/jamestown-board-public-utilities-energy-efficiency-and-recycling-programs-2018m-155Plattekill Library – Budgeting Practices (2017M-95)
… The Plattekill Library is a public library located in the Town of Plattekill in Ulster County. The Library, which provides library … for revenues and expenditures based on all information available at the time. Use surplus funds as a financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/08/plattekill-library-budgeting-practices-2017m-95Long Lake Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-272)
… and reported and that Company moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The District’s budget for the 2014 fiscal year is $406,500. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/long-lake-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-272Bovina Fire District – Fund Balance (2015M-138)
… not have an equipment replacement schedule and there is no consensus between Commissioners or Department officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/21/bovina-fire-district-fund-balance-2015m-138Huntington Manor Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2014M-108)
… $6.7 million. Key Findings A majority of the Board does not audit claims prior to payment. The Secretary signs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/06/13/huntington-manor-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2014m-108Town of Batavia – Water and Sewer Operations (2018M-12)
… comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. … Town of Batavia Water and Sewer Operations 2018M12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/11/town-batavia-water-and-sewer-operations-2018m-12Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
… the number of children has tripled. What our enemies tried to destroy is now a welcoming neighborhood that attracts … is the story of our ability, after getting knocked down, to pick ourselves and our neighbors up and come back stronger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-15th-anniversary-911