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Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2021M-9)
… with ECA activities. Key Recommendations Maintain separate club records including deposit slips, duplicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/westhampton-beach-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activityDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… surpluses averaging $4.7 million, totaling approximately $14 million during this time frame. Although BOCES has … for “other post-employment benefits” despite lacking the legal authority to do so. The Comptroller highlighted the … Orleans/Niagara BOCES http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/schools/2016/orleansniagaraboces.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsXIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures
… Financial System (SFS), vendors managed through the SFS Vendor File go through a Specially Designated Nationals validation as part of the New York State Vendor Registration process. However, Business Units who make … sole custody funds or through the use of a Single payment vendor ID within SFS must have proper controls in place to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv8-controls-prevent-prohibited-transactions-using-sole-custody-fundsMalverne Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2024M-84)
… properly collected, recorded, deposited and disbursed ECA funds. Key Findings The clubs and the central treasurer did not properly collect, record, deposit and disburse ECA funds. The central treasurer did not issue receipts or ensure … $44,548 for two clubs that did not have sufficient funds when the disbursements were made. Building principals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/malverne-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2024mFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of funds related to a federal program, which carries a maximum … Chief US District Judge Elizabeth A Wolford to theft of funds related to a federal program which carries a maximum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsCity of New Rochelle – Financial Condition (2014M-158)
… 1, 2013 through March 18, 2014. Background The City of New Rochelle is located in Westchester County and has … condition. The City’s general fund unassigned fund balance has increased from $1.6 million to $6.1 million from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/29/city-new-rochelle-financial-condition-2014m-158Town of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… necessary. The water fund had a negative unassigned fund balance since 2016. As of December 31, 2020, the unassigned fund balance was negative $370,229 and the water fund owes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Village of Speculator – Financial Condition (2013M-381)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial condition for the period of June 1, 2009 through August 31, 2013. Background The Village of Speculator is located in the Town of Lake Pleasant in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-speculator-financial-condition-2013m-381West Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-40)
… The Board appropriated fund balance that was not needed to fund operations and was not transparent when funding … Annually appropriated fund balance that was not needed to pay operational expenses and made year-end unbudgeted transfers to reserves, in order to stay within the statutory surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/west-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-40Town of Bennington - Financial Management (2019M-249)
… the Board and Town officials properly managed finances by ensuring budget estimates were realistic, establishing … our audit period and incurred operating deficits in two of the past three years (2016 and 2017). The Board did not … … Determine whether officials properly managed finances by ensuring budget estimates were realistic establishing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-bennington-financial-management-2019m-249Village of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
… as of July 31, 2018. The Clerk used her discretion to forgive late fees totaling $5,110 on 184 (or 78 percent) … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/06/07/village-scotia-parking-tickets-and-justice-court-operations-2019m-44New York State Financial Reporting
… | November | December | January | February | March Basic Financial Statements and Other Supplementary … Information This annual report includes New York State's basic financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP … and the report of the State's independent auditors. 2025 Basic Financial Statements and Other Supplementary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/financeTown of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… remit or report collections. As a result, collections were at greater risk for theft or loss. In addition, the Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $178.1 Billion
… markets during a volatile year. The Fund has an estimated value of $178.1 billion. “Despite weak equity markets, the … expected rate of return is 7 percent. The Fund’s value reflects $10.9 billion in benefits paid out during the … years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. A graph showing the Fund’s value since 1993 is available here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1781-billionOpinion 94-11
… with the annual inspection dinner. September 12, 1994 Raymond F. Concannon, Esq., Attorney at Law North Merrick …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Estimated First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-estimated-first-quarter-resultsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Terminal Facilities Rehabilitation ($22.7 million), and Tarrytown Station Improvement ($37.3 million). Key Findings … to and from the project site. An unannounced visit to the Tarrytown Station found one conductor was not at his assigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0DiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated … Fund’s value to an estimated $254.8 billion. “The state pension fund rode the market rebound from the depths of the … percent). The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. Historic Fund Returns and Value Fund’s value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyDutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… our audit was to review the County’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. … had approximately 1,800 employees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 and 2014 fiscal years were approximately $409 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Town of Indian Lake – Reserves and Justice Court Operations (2014M-330)
… through May 31, 2014. Background The Town of Indian Lake is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 1,350. The Town, which is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, operates a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/03/06/town-indian-lake-reserves-and-justice-court-operations-2014m-330