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South Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… reduce District property taxes. Correct accounting records for misclassifications, and accurately report unrestricted … fund plan and policy that includes how the reserves will be funded, the optimal funding levels for each reserve and the conditions under which reserves will be used to finance related costs. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Cost-Saving Ideas: Justice Court Consolidation Process
… Current Justice Court Structure Continues -OR- Petition of Registered Voters: File Resolution/Petition with Town … Plan to Establish Single Town Court -OR- Petition of Registered Voters: File Resolution/Petition with Town … Current Justice Court Structure Continues -OR- Petition of Registered Voters: File Resolution/Petition with Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-justice-court-consolidation-processAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Under Section 341[j] of the Retirement and Social Security Law … Park Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section383a Covers pension disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jRochester City School District - Budgeting and Multiyear Financial Planning (2020M-44)
… Key Findings The Board and District officials neglected to use accurate estimates of appropriations to balance the 2018-19 budget, which contributed to an unplanned operating deficit of $27.4 million. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/21/rochester-city-school-district-budgeting-and-multiyear-financial-planningOil Spill Fund
… kerosene or home heating oil), you should report it within two hours to the 24-hour Spill Hotline. Oil Spill Damage … are the victim of someone else’s oil spill, you may file a damage claim form with the Fund for your financial loss. How to Make a Claim Fill out the damage claim form and get your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/oil-spill-fundIncrease ABLE Account Balance
… Program to match the federally authorized level. Memo Bill Text Status … Increases the maximum account balance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/increase-able-account-balanceVendor File Advisory No. 9
Updating the Vendor Classification section to include the established classifications
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/9-vendor-classifications-updateAudits
… Guides to Audits; and the entire audit report. See Reports for analyses on the State budget, finances, the economy and … State and local governments to ensure taxpayer money is used effectively and efficiently to promote the common good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/auditsSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… Paid $300,000 during our audit period ($200,000 annually) to the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency … (IDA) without a written agreement detailing the services to be provided and the basis for the payment. Paid payroll … Review canceled check images and journal entries to provide additional oversight of the CFO’s duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationHamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-67)
… the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials effectively … fund balance declined by $676,641 (66 percent). As of December 31, 2022, unrestricted fund balance was $34,092, which was less than 4 percent of the 2023 appropriations. The Board did not adopt realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/08/18/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-67Corning City School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-105)
… determined that: The claims auditor, who is an employee of the Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services (GST BOCES), … claims auditor’s objectivity and independence. The Board of Education (Board) should have audited these claims. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/10/corning-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-105Fire Protection Contracts
… transparency relating to the contract negotiation process for fire protection contracts between incorporated fire … transparency relating to the contract negotiation process for fire protection contracts between incorporated fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/fire-protection-contractsBellmore-Merrick Central High School District – Payroll (2023M-87)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District (District) officials accurately paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/27/bellmore-merrick-central-high-school-district-payroll-2023m-87KIPP Tech Valley Charter School - Resident Tuition Billing (2019M-66)
… Results School officials have maintained adequate proof of residency records, accurately billed resident districts … and supported. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. School officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/24/kipp-tech-valley-charter-school-resident-tuition-billing-2019m-66DiNapoli Statement on Proposed Federal Budget
… cuts, but it is clear this budget will hurt New Yorkers. I urge the Administration to provide the details as soon as possible so New Yorkers and all Americans can have a clear understanding of the ramifications if these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-statement-proposed-federal-budgetNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted Budget
… “The state Legislature and Governor agreed on a new budget during an extraordinarily difficult time. The … spending, debt and cash flow trends. “Our analysis of the new budget will be forthcoming.” … The state Legislature and Governor agreed on a new budget during an extraordinarily difficult time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-budgetEqual Access to Justice Reporting
… the responsibility for creating an annual report pursuant to the New York State Equal Access to Justice Act from the State Comptroller’s Office to the Attorney General's Office. Memo Bill Text Status … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/equal-access-justice-reportingAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… must retire directly from public employment or within a year after separating from service. The additional credit is … credit requirement to retire under a special 20- or 25-year plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Career Plan
… must retire directly from public employment or within a year after separating from service. The additional credit is … credit requirement to retire under a special 20- or 25-year plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jReal Property Tax Cap - Local Governments
… File property tax cap form online [Accessible only to filing entities] Enrollment Instructions [pdf] … reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting … [pdf] Please visit our local official training page to view past webinars and for more information on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-local-governments