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Total Receipts – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… policies. Tax base is a measure of the State’s ability to generate revenue. A decreasing tax base may force spending … Have Increased Over the Past Five Fiscal Years From 2017 to 2021: Total receipts increased 22.5 percent. Tax receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/total-receiptsTown of Fishkill – Information Technology (2020M-153)
… plan. Officials did not adequately manage user accounts for the network or financial application. Town employees did … and a disaster recovery plan. Develop written procedures for managing system access. Town officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/30/town-fishkill-information-technology-2020m-153Arkport Central School District – Payroll (2016M-338)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period … Review the calculations for separation payments prior to the payments being made. … Arkport Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/arkport-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-338Total Receipts – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… policies. Tax base is a measure of the State’s ability to generate revenue. A decreasing tax base may force spending … Have Increased Over the Past Five Fiscal Years From 2019 to 2023: Total receipts increased 38.5 percent. Tax receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/total-receiptsTotal Receipts – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Increased Over the Past Five Fiscal Years From 2018 to 2022: Total receipts increased 47.5 percent. Tax receipts … (consumption and use) taxes: Accounted for 37.0 percent of 2022 receipts; and Have increased 32.5 percent since 2018. In 2022, personal income tax receipts—the State’s largest tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/total-receiptsVischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2016M-245)
… protection services for the Vischer Ferry Fire District in Saratoga County. The Company is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/10/28/vischer-ferry-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2016mDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $206.9 Billion
… March 31, 2018. The Fund ended the year with an estimated value of $206.9 billion, which is subject to change once returns are fully audited. The Fund’s value at the end of state fiscal year 2017 was $192.4 … billion. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s value rose with help from strong markets through most of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2069-billionTown of Sodus – Financial Management and Professional Services (2013M-99)
… and monitoring and for maintaining an appropriate level of fund balance in each fund. Develop realistic, structurally balanced budgets, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-sodus-financial-management-and-professional-services-2013m-99Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright … Merritt 7, Norwalk, CT 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes … net assets in the statement of activities is presented in an accompanying schedule . … Examples from GASB Statement 34 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… year, interfund loans have grown from $246,280 in 2015 to almost $1.6 million as of Dec. 31, 2019. The supervisor … did not provide detailed monthly financial reports to the board. Auditors found the supervisor did not review … over the prior year and levied more taxes than necessary to fund general fund operations. In addition, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Tuckahoe Common School District - Purchasing (2018M-228)
… of quotes. Key Recommendations Use competitive methods to procure professional services and purchases under the … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2018m-228Pultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … did not complete, or contract with an independent account to complete, an annual audit of the District’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … transactions were properly recorded. Town of Milo – Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (Yates County) The assessor granted 850 non-New York STAR property tax exemptions for non-municipal-owned property on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… Consult with legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for time not worked. Enforce the … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Audit Committee
… assists and advises the board on issues relating to the district’s internal and external audits. Selecting the audit … Candidates should collectively possess knowledge in accounting, auditing, financial reporting and district … Auditor Claims Auditor/Deputy Claims Auditor Return to School District Auditing – Roles, Responsibilities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-audit-committeeNew Hope Fire Department – Board Oversight (2017M-298)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board of Directors provided adequate … and update the bylaws, or adopt policies and procedures, to establish internal controls and provide guidance for cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/04/13/new-hope-fire-department-board-oversight-2017m-298Town of Erwin – Justice Court (2017M-266)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Justices ensured receipts were … the Traffic Safety Law Enforcement and Disposition reports to identify Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/09/town-erwin-justice-court-2017m-266Town of Nichols – Financial Management (2017M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adequately managed the … as a financing source for either one time expenditures or to improve the town’s infrastructure. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-nichols-financial-management-2017m-258Town of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town procured goods and services in … prepared monthly, whereby known liabilities are reconciled to available cash. … Town of Beekmantown Procurement and Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-beekmantown-procurement-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-217Rutland Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-262)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to approximately 3,060 residents over 45 square miles. … review the Treasurer’s monthly reports, including budget-to-actual reports and trial balances, or compare bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/02/rutland-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-262