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Accounting Update for the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax
Accounting Update for the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accountingcodes.pdfOpinion 98-11
… LAW, §25-a: When the last day of the penalty-free period for the payment of real property taxes falls on a Saturday, … tax payment postmarked on the day after the last day for the payment of taxes without penalty is timely, when the last day of the penalty-free period is a Sunday. For purposes of this opinion, we have assumed this issue is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-11Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Supervisor provided adequate … August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is … approximately $3.8 million. Key Findings The Board did not provide the necessary guidance to the Supervisor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Caton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… audit was to examine the Districts’ financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through July 12, 2013. Background The Caton No. 1 Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the Town of Caton and Steuben County in which it is located. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262CSEA-Hourly-to-Annual-Promotion-Calculation-Guide
Accounting Control-D Reports and Descriptions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/2024/pdf/2230-CSEA-Hourly-to-Annual-Calculation-Attachment-Guide.pdfCSEA-NS-to-Grade-Hourly-Service-Calculations
Accounting Control-D Reports and Descriptions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/2024/pdf/835.1%20CSEA%20NS%20to%20Grade%20hourly%20service%20calculations.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… services. However, they did not always seek competition for professional services. Cherry Valley-Springfield Central … County) District officials did not always seek competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to … procurement policy. Officials did not seek competition for the services procured from five professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-149)
… not independent. The Board of Education (Board) appointed a new claims auditor in July 2022 to correct this internal control deficiency. … totaling $20,936 had at least one exception, such as a lack of purchasing agent approval prior to purchase, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-149Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-108)
… Officials did not establish adequate controls over the District’s user accounts to protect against unauthorized … unneeded generic and nonemployee network user accounts of the 475 network user accounts examined. Provide information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-information-technologySaranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… special education students. Review all identified unclaimed State aid and submit any eligible claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91Town of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
… financial operations. All nine balance sheet accounts for 2022 and six accounts (67 percent) for 2023 were not accurate. Two accounts were overstated by a … not agree with general ledger cash balances at month-end for 18 of the 40 (45 percent) bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59New Rochelle City School District – Information Technology (2021M-142)
… over network and financial application user accounts to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or loss. Key Findings … over network and financial application user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/new-rochelle-city-school-district-information-technology-2021m-142Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … which was 4.9 percent, or nearly $1.2 million, over the legal limit. Mayfield Central School District – Medicaid … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 160,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Village of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial management and the Board’s oversight of financial operations for the period June 1, 2011, through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96Pawling Central School District - Budgeting Practices and Reserves (2020M-4)
Determine whether the Board adopted budgets with reasonable estimates and reserves were used for their intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/pawling-2020-04.pdfWantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… use. We determined that the Board and District officials do not have reasonable assurance that they would be able to prevent … of the financial application system administrator account on the audit trail reports. Assign user account permissions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessSecurity Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… answers. For example, one of the questions is, “Were all computer users provided IT security training?” The question … of training and who attended, if applicable. If all computer users were provided with IT security training but … responsible parties and ask that they complete and return it. In any event, the governing board will probably …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Niskayuna No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of York – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2014M-181)
… 1, 2012 through December 12, 2013. Background The Town of York is located in Livingston County and is governed by an … not maintain adequate control over the Town’s accounting records and did not adequately contract for and oversee the … the Firm. The Board did not perform an annual audit of the records and reports of the Supervisor and Town Clerk. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-york-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2014m-181