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II.3.B Establish Control – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… records assure that no more than the amount authorized for agency-administered programs is spent. The Statewide … year, contract encumbrances, and the carryover period for an appropriation. Outstanding liabilities, payable from … by the agency prior to the end of the fiscal year. For more information about appropriation accounting, lapsing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3b-establish-controlTown of North Castle – Cash Disbursement (2013M-32)
… designed and operating effectively with the exception of bank reconciliations, which have not been prepared since May … Because the Town’s deposits total $26 million, the lack of bank reconciliations creates a risk that errors or fraudulent … occur without detection. Key Recommendation Ensure that bank reconciliations are prepared for June 2012 and months …
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. …
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)
… 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
… after close of business on June 30 or the first business day following if June 30 falls on a non-business day. Local Assistance, Community Projects, Capital Projects, … close of business on September 15 or the first business day following if September 15 falls on a non-business day. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2-overviewStony Creek Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2015M-188)
… determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through … to address a lack of segregation in the Treasurer’s cash disbursement duties. The Board did not establish … Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Company Cash Disbursements 2015M188 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/23/stony-creek-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2015mReal Estate Advisory Committee
… JoAnn Hanson President and Chief Executive Officer Church Investment Group L. Duane Jackson Managing Member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/real-estate-advisory-committeeTown of Cuyler – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-207)
… accounted for fees (including sewer rents) and real property taxes for the period January 1, 2016 through May 16, … 149 clerk fee receipts totaling $4,200 and 53 real property tax receipts totaling $128,000 were deposited up to … days after the total exceeds $250. Ensure that all real property tax collections are deposited within 24 hours. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-cuyler-town-clerk-operations-2017m-207Hadley-Luzerne Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-103)
… The Board overestimated appropriations by an average of approximately $1.9 million annually from 2014-15 to 2016-17, which resulted in accumulation of excess unrestricted fund balance. The unrestricted fund … expenditure estimates. Develop a plan for the use of excess unrestricted fund balance in the general fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-103Lyon Mountain Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-2)
… was to determine whether cash disbursements were made for proper purposes, adequately documented and supported and … eight disbursements were for purchases made using a debit card. Key Recommendations Ensure that all claims are … by the Board before payment. Discontinue the use of debit cards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/lyon-mountain-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-2Three Town Fire District - Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2018M-106)
… laws. Competitive bids or competitive offers are awarded in accordance with GML. The District is operating within its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/09/07/three-town-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2018m-106Town of Brunswick – Justice Court (2017M-285)
… Key Findings Collections were not deposited within 72 hours as required. Court personnel were unaware of the bail … Recommendations Ensure that deposits are made within 72 hours, as required by law. Perform monthly bank reconciliations. Discontinue the use of a signature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/04/town-brunswick-justice-court-2017m-285Village of Milford – Board Oversight (2018M-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties for the period June 1, 2016 … Village of Milford Board Oversight 2018M25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/20/village-milford-board-oversight-2018m-25Hartford Central School District – Cafeteria Collections (2018M-10)
… were properly recorded and deposited intact and in a timely manner for the period July 1, 2016 through … Background The Hartford Central School District is located in the Towns of Argyle, Fort Ann, Granville, Hartford, Hebron and Kingsbury in Washington County. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/hartford-central-school-district-cafeteria-collections-2018m-10Elmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (2017M-237)
… officials adequately and appropriately acquired a building in the most cost-beneficial manner that also met the School’s … Elmwood Village Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo in Erie County. The School, which is governed by a … for real estate transactions to ensure the School’s best interest. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/16/elmwood-village-charter-school-building-acquisition-2017m-237Town of Neversink – Multiyear Planning and Fund Balance Management (2017M-260)
… had multiyear plans for the fund balance and reserves in the general and highway funds for the period January 1, … 17, 2017. Background The Town of Neversink is located in Sullivan County and has a population of approximately … capital and fund balance and reserve policies and use them in conjunction with the annual budget process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/09/town-neversink-multiyear-planning-and-fund-balance-management-2017m-260State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Serven Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight … County) The board did not ensure financial activities were properly recorded and reported and resources were adequately safeguarded, which increased the risk that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $206.9 Billion
… March 31, 2018. The Fund ended the year with an estimated value of $206.9 billion, which is subject to change once returns are fully audited. The Fund’s value at the end of state fiscal year 2017 was $192.4 … billion. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s value rose with help from strong markets through most of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2069-billionTown of Sodus – Financial Management and Professional Services (2013M-99)
… February 14, 2013. Background The Town of Sodus is located in Wayne County and has a population of approximately 8,400. … and Supervisor’s office. The Town’s procurement policy does not require the solicitation of written proposals or … and for maintaining an appropriate level of fund balance in each fund. Develop realistic, structurally balanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-sodus-financial-management-and-professional-services-2013m-99Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds
… Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 General Fund HUD … Redevelopment Route 7 Construction Fund Other Governmental Funds Total Governmental Funds REVENUES: Property taxes $51,173,436 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-1