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Town of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013. Background The Town of Stanford is … unrealistic budgets caused unexpended surplus fund balance to increase significantly. At the end of 2010, the Town had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , North Patchogue Fire District , Town of Rosendale and the Town of West Seneca . “In today’s fiscal climate, … operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and … monitor financial operations because the town’s financial accounting system was inadequate and the town’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-306
… with information for the manual processing of the general salary increase and other miscellaneous earnings. Affected … and hourly employees in Bargaining Unit TE with a title of Staff Nurse, Staff Nurse (hourly) or Nurse Practitioner Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-306-salary-and-other-increases-employees-represented-new-yorkBig Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected District financial operations for the … lease with the Company effective January 1, 2011 to pay rent of $30,000 annually, which was double the $15,000 … value. Instead, it appears that the increase was intended to subsidize the construction of the new firehouse that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mDefinitions – Contribution Stabilization Program
… rates for each retirement plan are determined annually by NYSLRS’ Actuary and approved by the Comptroller. The … costs and prior years’ adjustments. Retirement System’s Average Rates The System average rate represents the average normal contribution rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/definitionsTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… audit the books and records of the Supervisor, Town Clerk, tax collector, and Town Justice as required. The Highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… Accounting Standards Board, 401 Merritt 7, Norwalk, CT 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsTown of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… unaware that the Town was not in compliance with payroll tax filing or payment requirements for Federal and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… an increase of 1.6% or $376 million from 2023, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … of the average pre-pandemic growth rate (3.8%) of 2011 to 2019 following the Great Recession. “New York’s local governments rely on sales tax collections to support essential services in their communities,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Andes Central School District - Cafeteria Operations (2019M-26)
… School lunch fund operating deficits averaged $67,000 over the last three years (excluding general fund transfers). The District has the lowest average daily participation for breakfast and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/andes-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2019m-26Village of Canisteo - Clerk Treasurers' Records and Reports (2018M-243)
… basis of accounting. Accounting records were not adequate to properly monitor the Village’s financial condition and … monthly financial reports of receipts and disbursements to the Board. Key Recommendations The Clerk-Treasurer should: … basis of accounting. Provide monthly financial reports to the Board. Village officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/05/village-canisteo-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2018m-243Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission – Financial Operations (2015M-149)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial operations of the Commission for the … Commission was established by an intermunicipal agreement in 1974 to provide high-quality water to the approximately 30,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2015/09/11/southern-cayuga-lake-intermunicipal-water-commission-financial-operationsVendor File Advisory No. 6
… (OSC) added new Sections in Chapter X of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding Vendor Designations. The … activities. References: For specifics, please visit: Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter X, Section 4.A.1 - Vendor Designations Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter X, Section 4.A.1 - Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/6-gfo-update-vendor-designationsBath Central School District - Online Banking (2018M-79)
… Objective Determine whether District officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings Officials lacked adequate bank agreements for online banking transactions. The Board did not adopt an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/bath-central-school-district-online-banking-2018m-79Town of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… IT policies or provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, we communicated sensitive … technology (IT) control weaknesses confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic … comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans to substantiate reserves. Develop comprehensive IT policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232Village of Scottsville - Financial Management (2018M-75)
… Determine whether the Board adopted and enforced policies to effectively manage Village operations. Key Findings The … financial and IT policies, review and revise policies to fit current operations and needs and ensure adopted … and deliberate audit of claims before authorizing payment to ensure that they are accurate, properly supported, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-scottsville-financial-management-2018m-75CUNY Bulletin No. CU-116
… Employees Employees in bargaining unit TE Effective Date Paychecks dated July 12, 2001 OSC Actions OSC will … University Manager of Payroll Systems and Operations at CUNY Central Office. … This bulletin explains the automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-116-dues-and-agency-shop-increase-and-change-calculationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-127
… Purpose To explain the new process for Deduction Codes 443 and 445. … sent by the City of New York's Office of Labor Relations to start, change or cancel these deductions. Agency Actions … Beginning in 2002, agencies will no longer be allowed to start, change or cancel these deductions. These deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-127-calendar-year-2002-processing-deduction-codes-443-cunyArdsley Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-348)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s reserve funds for the period July … identifying the leave balances for employees entitled to a payout at retirement included employees who were not … Key Recommendation The Board should only include payouts to eligible employees when determining the amount to fund the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/ardsley-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-348