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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… third consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “Although the rate of inflation has begun to decrease, it still poses a … well above the 2% allowable levy increase, and indicative of the higher costs facing these localities. The tax cap, … in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024X.3 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES All vendors providing goods or services to New … Vendor ID when the submitted data passes system edits and validations. This process will usually be completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3-overviewCampbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-13-12)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-13-12Accounts Payable Advisory No. 27
… are completed. Contract payments Payment dates specified in contract; if none specified, then date(s) goods are … The GFO also provides information on why Accounting Dates in Accounts Payable may sometimes differ from those recorded in the General Ledger. For more information, see the GFO, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/27-voucher-accounting-dateEast Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… terms and if leave was properly tracked. Key Findings Payroll calculation errors cost the District $3,638 and … had eight time sheets that were missing. The former payroll supervisor worked overtime hours that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mWyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)
… services. Expenses for conferences attended by Board of Education (Board) members and cell phones were supported … methods to select nine professionals paid a total of $849,696. Could have saved $3,562 if they had used federal … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they are in the process of taking corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrativeSidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… financial plans or establish targeted funding levels for reserves. Key Recommendations Review reserve fund … plans and establish optimal or targeted funding levels for reserves. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243NFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… Corporation (Corporation) officials awarded projects in accordance with established guidelines and ensured … Key Findings Corporation officials awarded projects in accordance with established guidelines, but once funds … loans reviewed had delinquent payments totaling $39,000. In addition, the Board did not receive project status reports …
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)
… pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Greenwich Central School District (District) officials adequately safeguarded … Determine whether Greenwich Central School District District officials adequately safeguarded …
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
… compensatory time. The payroll supervisor was responsible for all aspects of processing payroll including affixing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/lyons-central-school-district-payroll-2022m-71Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Williamsville Central School District (District) Board of … properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage the District’s fund balance and reserves. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-193Genesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
… did not monitor for contract compliance, which resulted in apparent overpayments of $2,180. Key Recommendations … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the School’s response. …
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)
… District officials overestimated appropriations by a total of more than $2.1 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and … fund balance ranged between 18.5 and 31.1 percent of ensuing years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent … the District’s unrestricted fund balance being in excess of the statutory limit. District officials did not develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/minerva-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020m-60Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Eaton No. 1 Fire District (District) officials adequately … activities or maintain appropriate records and reports. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure … Ensure bank reconciliations were performed. Ensure that the District’s required annual financial reports (AFRs) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… activity with the current year’s modified budget and the upcoming year’s preliminary budget. Budgets included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146Cameron Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-363)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Department controls were … The Cameron Volunteer Fire Department is located in Steuben County and contracts with the Towns of Cameron and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/07/17/cameron-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overWest Corners Fire Company – Accounting for Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company officials ensured that the … $14,600 in disbursements. Key Findings Company bylaws do not include specific procedures regarding the support for … or cash receipt requirements. While disbursements appeared to be for proper Company purposes and were recorded in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/05/west-corners-fire-company-accounting-cash-receipts-andMarathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher interest earnings. As a result of our audit, the Board subsequently approved an investment policy in March 2023 and invested $653,000 into an investment fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76Caledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… comparisons to prior years, the detail for non-property tax revenue estimates, or estimated fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsXI-A.6 Auto-Sourcing Purchase Orders – XI-A. Purchasing
… System’s (SFS) auto-sourcing functionality allows online agencies to streamline the procurement process by … auto-sourced POs and to explain the process for each. For online agencies, there are three situations in which the SFS … Preparation: Staged Contract Purchase Order Releases Online Agencies Agencies’ Contract Processors can define …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a6-auto-sourcing-purchase-orders