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North Greenbush Common School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-112)
… North Greenbush Common School District (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were supported, … District appointed a new claims auditor in October 2021. Of 50 claims reviewed totaling $1.4 million: 27 claims … dated. Seven claims totaling $201,609 showed no evidence of audit and approval. Key Recommendations Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/north-greenbush-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-112Personal Income Tax and Property Tax
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income … tax freeze, property tax relief, and school tax relief (i.e., STAR) credits (collectively referred to as credits) … Our Office examined refunds processed by the Department of Taxation and Finance during the period January 1, 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/12/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxCredit & OARS
… partners who oversee the emerging managers on behalf of the Fund The partners source perform due diligence and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/credit-and-oarsHammond Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-151)
… whether the Hammond Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately monitored the … Reports (AFRs) were filed timely. Conduct an annual audit of the Secretary- Treasurer’s financial records. As a result, … reported. Furthermore, although the Board adopted a code of ethics, it did not adopt the required procurement or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/21/hammond-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-151Real Estate
… Current Strategies U.S Core-Plus U.S. Debt U.S. and European …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/real-estateMetro-North Railroad - Response Planning for Unexpected Events (2019-S-55) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) has plans or procedures to address unexpected or unplanned events and whether those plans were followed, and whether the plans or procedures addressed the needs of its customers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s55-response.pdfFinancial Condition Analysis (for Board Members)
Performing a regular, timely financial condition analysis can provide board members with valuable information on the current and future state of a local government's finances. Regular analysis can highlight potential fiscal problems and provide information necessary for timely corrective action. Thi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/financial-condition-analysis-11-9-22.pdfNew York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Still Face Uphill Recovery
This report examines the damage the pandemic has inflicted on the RRR sectors, and considers the distribution of federal funds for businesses in the City, particularly for businesses in low- and moderate-income communities and in historically underutilized business zones.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2022.pdfFraud Prevention and Detection
This session will identify steps local officials can take to help detect and prevent fraud and abuse. Participants will learn about the fraud triangle, which consists of common red flags, organizational vulnerabilities to fraud and how to minimize risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fraud-prevention-detection-080724.pdfDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… back in federal spending – compared to a national average of nearly $1.22, according to a report released today by … New York ranked 46th in the nation in its balance of payments between the amount it generated in federal taxes and the amount of federal government spending it received. DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonState Agencies Bulletin No. 1011
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new procedure to obtain a prior year Form W-2 … who request a reissued Form W-2 for a prior year Effective Date(s) Immediately Background In order to streamline the … work process and provide added security, the production of replacement Form W-2s will now be completed by the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1011-new-procedures-replacing-2007-2008-prior-year-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxSylvan Beach Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-76)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District’s controls are … The Sylvan Beach Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Vienna …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/07/sylvan-beach-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSummit Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … The Summit Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Summit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/summit-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-264Stanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Seneca. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259Grahamsville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-117)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board properly developed … The Grahamsville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/grahamsville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsColdspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mClaryville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … The Claryville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/claryville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCarthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls were … located in Jefferson County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Wilna. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsOpinion 98-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or a combination of those services, the town board may: (i) Acquire by gift or purchase one or more motor vehicles … combination of the methods authorized in subparagraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph. The town board is also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9Opinion 2000-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … industrial development agency may not determine at the end of a year to provide additional compensation as an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-9