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Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Fire Company controls over financial activities for … 2013. Background The Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company is located in Rensselaer County and provides fire protection … although the by-laws require timely deposits, "timely" is not defined in the by-laws. The Treasurer does not issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Furthermore, the district paid health insurance and retirement system costs for cafeteria employees, averaging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Village of Riverside – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-349)
… The Village of Riverside is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 500 residents. The … is the elected legislative body, which comprises the Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s 2013-14 budget … The Board has not established written financial policies and procedures to safeguard assets, which allowed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/08/village-riverside-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2013m-349State Agencies Bulletin No. 1961
… (401(k) or 403(b)) in the current tax year. Nearly all State of New York government positions, including part-time, … covered and will have the Retirement Plan checkbox checked on their 2021 Form W-2. Effective Dates Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1961-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were … data. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 2004-3
… financed with non-property tax revenues); (exclusion for pay-as-you-go financing) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Tax Limit … financed with non-property tax revenues); (exclusion for pay-as-you-go financing) FEES -- Tax Limits (exclusion from … establish and delineate limits on the amount of real property taxes that may be imposed annually by counties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-376)
… was to assess the School District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background … five elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year were $13.9 million. Key Findings … if necessary, to identify the use of other funding sources for District operations if these moneys are no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-376Town of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and has not filed the AUD for 2010 … for 2011 or 2012. Former employees still had online banking user accounts, and the Supervisor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are … may not be adequate. Key Recommendations Work with District officials to eliminate the proposed budget gap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15Property Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments
Please join us for a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation, highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-government-tax-cap-09-08-22.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… complied with the procurement policy and claims were for a proper district purpose or adequately supported. … cannot be assured all money raised was properly accounted for and deposited. The board did not adopt adequate bylaws … and services or ensure claims were properly supported or for valid purposes. Officials did not solicit competition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-57
… Effective Date Checks dated October 23, 2002 Background A new program has been established by the City of New York Management Benefit Fund (MBF) retroactive to January 1, … and tax payment. The amount is subject to Federal, State, Local, Social Security and Medicare taxes. OSC Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-57-member-health-club-taxable-reimbursement-reportingThe Ex-spouse’s Payments – Divorce and Your Benefits
… retirement date, unless otherwise specified in the DRO. It’s important to submit the required documents well … already receiving a pension benefit at the time the final DRO is submitted, the ex-spouse’s payments will begin after … will not be retroactive to the date NYSLRS accepted the DRO. If an ex-spouse is entitled to a retroactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/ex-spouses-paymentsWaverly Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-148)
… The Waverly Central School District is located in Tioga and Chemung Counties. The District is governed by the Board … fiscal year were $28 million. Key Findings The Board and District management are not developing realistic … the fiscal year ended 2012, the District’s actual revenues and expenditures were far closer to budget estimates, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/waverly-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-148County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s preliminary … The County of Rockland is located in the downstate area and is bordered by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties. Our Office completed a review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24V.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… entered against a line. Since Category Code will be used for reporting, the integrity of the Category Code to Account … maintained. Category Codes will provide a level of detail for purchasing that will significantly improve data analysis and reporting; therefore, the long-term goal is for all agencies to use Category Codes on all supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-codeHow is an audit scheduled?
… Most of our audits of local governments are the result of a risk assessment process that takes into account a number of … audits of school districts and BOCES by our Office. … How is an audit scheduled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/how-audit-scheduledAccounts Payable Advisory No. 64
… the agency should repay the vendor as soon as possible with a new voucher through SFS to ensure the vendor receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checksAccounts Payable Advisory No. 23
… go to the Invoice tab, click the ”Withholding” link, and then un-check the “Withholding Applicable” field. … correction. For complete information on processing online and bulkload vouchers that are and are not subject to 1099 reporting, please see the GFO, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/23-properly-coding-vouchers-withholdingBabylon Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-91)
… As a result, District taxpayers incurred the full cost of providing more than $536,000 in Medicaid-eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/13/babylon-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-91