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City of Fulton – Fiscal Stress (2013M-310)
… During that period, the unexpended surplus funds remaining at year end declined 84 percent − from $841,747 in 2010 to $136,068 at the end of 2012 − leaving the City with little cushion for managing unforeseen events. Key Recommendations Adopt a policy setting forth the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/22/city-fulton-fiscal-stress-2013m-310Accounts Payable Advisory No. 49
… (GFO) are either new or were updated to reflect changes in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) effective April 1, … define the Invoice Received Date and how it is calculated in the SFS. XII.5.F.3 Adjusting the MIR Date New section to … reflect how payment terms are defaulted and can be changed in the SFS, as well as to explain how the payment terms work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/49-gfo-updates-basis-date-invoice-received-date-mir-date-and-paymentPollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… audit report, issued on March 22, 2010, examined whether DEC adequately fulfilled its testing program … advancements in newer diesel engines may have made the State's testing process questionable on engines … manufactured after 1996. Key Finding DEC officials have made progress addressing the issues we identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $884 … are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department of Taxation and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… as a whole reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July-September) will be available in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyHelping Hands School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Key Finding Based on a review of a sample of transactions for the year ended June 30, 2014, we determined Helping Hands … on its CFR that did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the … Manual (2015-S-45) State Education Department: Mid Island Therapy Associates, LLC – Compliance with the Reimbursable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/helping-hands-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSouth Jefferson Central School District – Community Services (2016M-343)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over District-provided community … Program’s fund did not reimburse the school lunch fund for a minimum of $4,640 spent on Program expenditures. Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/south-jefferson-central-school-district-community-services-2016m-343Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-240)
… The Merrick Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … realistically reflect the District’s operating needs based on historical trends or other identified analysis. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-240Niagara Wheatfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-364)
… July 1, 2011 through September 2, 2014. Background The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is located in the Towns of Wheatfield, Niagara, Lewiston and Cambria, in Niagara County. The District, which is governed by an elected … Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/10/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-364DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of growth, although most counties also … in New York state increased by 39 in May compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees … June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. Background The Village of Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County. The Board of … Village of Rhinebeck Water Fees 2013M311 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Fund Balance Management (2021M-116)
Determine whether the BayportBlue Point Union Free School District District Board appropriately managed the Districts fund balance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-managementXIII.12 Procedure for Reporting Taxable Employee Expense Reimbursements for Prior Open Tax Years – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section discusses how to process … or reporting for the tax year of payment. Process and Document Preparation When a Business Unit becomes aware … email the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Tax and Compliance Mailbox at [email protected] . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii12-procedure-reporting-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursements-prior-open-tax-yearsGreenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District - Financial Management (2018M-108)
… may be impacted due to decreased enrollment, resulting in decreased revenues. District officials did not: Perform budget transfers resulting in appropriations exceeding budgeted line items averaging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/02/greenburgh-north-castle-union-free-school-district-financial-managementOyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-22)
… did not: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to all employees. Disable or remove unnecessary user accounts … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Provide employees with … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/oyster-bay-east-norwich-central-school-district-information-technologyVillage of Spencer – Board Oversight (2017M-292)
… 10, 2017. Background The Village of Spencer is located in the Town of Spencer in Tioga County. The Village is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-spencer-board-oversight-2017m-292Town of Holland - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-232)
… supported by adequate documentation. The Assessor allowed what appear to be ineligible agricultural woodland exemptions totaling … retain this documentation. Periodically monitor exemptions to ensure they comply with State or local laws. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-holland-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-232Town of Allen - Town Clerk Fees (2016M-28)
… November 19, 2015. Background The Town of Allen is located in Allegany County and has a population of approximately 450. … annual audit of the Clerk's records and enter the results in the Town's meeting minutes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/07/01/town-allen-town-clerk-fees-2016m-28Chenango Valley Central School District – Capital Project Management (2016M-58)
… to examine the District’s management of an ongoing project for the period July 1, 2014 through December 17, 2015. … The Chenango Valley Central School District is located in the Towns of Chenango, Colesville, Dickinson, Fenton and Kirkwood in Broome County. The District, which operates three schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/17/chenango-valley-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2016mGeorge Junior Republic Union Free School District – Tuition Billing (2015M-325)
… 30, 2015. Background The George Junior Republic Union Free School District is located in the Town of Freeville in … George Junior Republic Union Free School District Tuition Billing 2015M325 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/george-junior-republic-union-free-school-district-tuition-billing-2015m