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Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Fund Balance Management (2021M-116)
… during our audit fieldwork, this pattern continued in the 2021-22 budget. Annually appropriating fund balance that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-managementDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 39 in May compared to the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.82 billion for the month, up $3.1 million from the same time last year. … said. “As local officials start preparing their budgets for next year, they must set realistic expectations for sales … of 1.2%. 40 of 57 counties experienced year-over-year increases. These monthly sales tax collections are from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… DiNapoli said. “Recent volatility in sales tax collections warrants caution for local governments as they finalize their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberCity of Fulton – Fiscal Stress (2013M-310)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. Background The City of Fulton is located in Oswego County. The Common … Council is the legislative body responsible for managing City operations. The City’s budgeted appropriations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/22/city-fulton-fiscal-stress-2013m-310Accounts Payable Advisory No. 49
… were updated to reflect changes in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) effective April 1, 2018: Chapter Name … were updated to reflect changes in the Statewide Financial System SFS effectiv …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/49-gfo-updates-basis-date-invoice-received-date-mir-date-and-paymentOpinion 90-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of public officials is Stetler v McFarlane , 230 NY 400, in which the Court of Appeals construed, inter alia , … may be lawfully committed to him by the board ..." (230 NY at409). The plaintiffs, aggrieved taxpayers challenging as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49State Agencies Bulletin No. 1076
… regarding the changes made to the Position Management Update Incumbent Process Overview While most of the … remain the same, OSC has improved the functionality of the update incumbent process. Beginning on June 15, 2011, when information is entered on the Position Data page, the update incumbent process will automatically update the Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1076-changes-position-management-update-incumbent-processMedicaid Program – Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
… the Medicaid program made improper payments to Certified Home Health Agencies under the Episodic Payment System. The … new Episodic Payment System (EPS) to reimburse Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHA) for health care services provided … who need skilled health care; long-term nursing services; home health aide services; physical therapy; and social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-program-improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providersPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… in part to higher enrollment levels impacted by federal restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID public health emergency. Federal restrictions during the pandemic have also prevented the … in part to higher enrollment levels impacted by federal restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID public health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthOpinion 96-23
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (towns not exempt from) -- Exemption (of towns from court fees) TOWNS -- Liability (for court fees) CIVIL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23Opinion 89-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall … Initially, we note that it is well-established in this State that government by representation is the rule. Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District – Special Education Services (2015M-345)
… 30, 2015. Background The Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District is located in the Towns of Cobleskill and … CobleskillRichmondville Central School District Special Education Services 2015M345 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/cobleskill-richmondville-central-school-district-special-educationArlington Central School District – Cooperative Services Computer Inventory (2015M-317)
… period July 1, 2014 through July 21, 2015. Background The Arlington Central School District is located in the Towns of … Arlington Central School District Cooperative Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/arlington-central-school-district-cooperative-services-computer-inventorySouth Mountain Hickory Common School District – Cash Disbursements (2016M-109)
… 1, 2014 through December 18, 2015. Background The South Mountain Hickory Common School District is located in the … South Mountain Hickory Common School District Cash Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/south-mountain-hickory-common-school-district-cash-disbursements-2016mTown of Stuyvesant – Procurement (2017M-54)
… The Town of Stuyvesant is located in Columbia County and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. … for its general fund totaled approximately $468,000 and highway fund totaled $486,000. Key Findings The procurement policy excludes professional services and does not require competitive methods to be used when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-stuyvesant-procurement-2017m-54West Hempstead Water District – Life Insurance (2016M-393)
… our audit was to examine the District’s provision of life insurance policies as a fringe benefit for the period January … Key Finding The District paid for individual whole life insurance coverage for seven individuals, even though there was statutory authority only to provide group life insurance. Key Recommendation Review the life insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/03/03/west-hempstead-water-district-life-insurance-2016m-393Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-193)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the process and procedures used to procure professional services for the … Free School District is located in the Town of Lewisboro and parts of the Towns of Bedford, Pound Ridge and North Salem in Westchester County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-professionalAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… regarding expedite requests. In certain limited cases, an agency may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard process allows. In these limited situations, the agency must be able to demonstrate to BSE that expediting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsSempronius Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-231)
Sempronius Fire Company Financial Activities 2017M231
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/sempronius-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-231