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Chenango County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-2)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. These actions are recorded in the county clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/09/12/chenango-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-2Andover Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-145)
… officials improperly restricted nearly $1.2 million in a debt reserve in the debt service fund from 2014-15 through 2016-17, which … to within the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Review and fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/andover-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-145Sagaponack Common School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-53)
… are necessary and reasonable, and use excess amounts in a manner that benefits residents. The results of our audit … with District officials and their comments, which appear in Appendix A, have been considered in preparing this report. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/sagaponack-common-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-53White Plains City School District – Financial Management (2020M-71)
… annual budget. Certain appropriations were overestimated in previous budgets and continued to be overestimated. … the statutory surplus fund balance limit and resulted in a lack of transparency because the taxpayers were not … known factors. Reduce the amount of surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/30/white-plains-city-school-district-financial-management-2020m-71Wallace Volunteer Fire Department – Board Oversight (2024M-125)
… did not enforce the limited financial provisions outlined in the Department’s constitution and bylaws (bylaws) or adopt … effective financial oversight of Department operations. In addition: The membership did not follow their bylaws and … required by law. The Treasurer did not accurately capture in the monthly meeting minutes the cash receipt and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/03/14/wallace-volunteer-fire-department-board-oversight-2024m-125Sherburne-Earlville Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-61)
… officials are not presenting the District’s spending plan in a transparent and meaningful manner to taxpayers. In addition, the Board did not adopt a reserve policy to … did not use reserve balances to pay related expenditures in three of the District’s seven reserves. Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/sherburne-earlville-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-61Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency is located in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County and is governed by a Board of Directors … Its purpose is to promote, develop, encourage and assist in acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalClark Mills Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-315)
… and separate from the Town of Kirkland, and is located in Oneida County. The District is governed by an elected … by GML. The Board Chair had a prohibited interest in a contract between the District and a corporation where … statute. Discontinue the contract with the corporation in which the Chair has a prohibited interest. File the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/clark-mills-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-315State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… 19 professional service providers and payments were made in accordance with the terms of the agreements. Tioga Central … investment policy. Had officials invested available funds in a financial institution with higher interest rates, the … offering an acceptable health insurance buyout incentive in lieu of health insurance coverage. Savings could range …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… they did not timely bill for nonresident students placed in the district. Hyde Park Central School District – Fixed … agent as the property control manager, resulting in an inadequate segregation of duties. North Bellmore Union … with district policy to procure professional services. In addition, a review of procedures district officials used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County) Tuition billings for district students enrolled in out-of-district programs were not always accurately … $71,000 and may have overpaid for three students in foster care and three students in McKinney-Vento status by approximately $44,000. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-40
… Productivity Bonus payments. Affected Employees Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 and Commissioned/Non-Commissioned Officers in Bargaining Unit 17 Payment Date(s) Payments will be processed in separate checks in pay period 4 Lag, check dated June 6, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-40-2000-and-2001-productivity-bonus-payments-employees-represented-policeOpinion 90-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS -- Consultants … contractor) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102; 3-301(2); 4-408(a): (1) In the absence of express statutory authorization, the … issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy in excess of $50,000 per year. It is unclear, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53State Comptroller DiNapoli Delivers Inaugural Address
… and examines big spending areas. DiNapoli was sworn in by New York State Supreme Court Justice Helen Voutsinas to his third term in office on Sunday afternoon at Hofstra University. He was … an official head shot . CAREER HIGHLIGHTS can be found in his biography . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-delivers-inaugural-addressOverview – What Every Employer Should Know
… want a quick overview of topics you’ll need to be aware of in your new job. Or maybe you’re considering becoming a participating employer in the System and want to know how your decision is going to … circumstances are, we believe the information contained in this presentation will help give you a broader …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/overviewVendor File Advisory No. 6
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) added new Sections in Chapter X of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding … a vendor has met certain requirements. Beginning in January 2017, SFS will also display “Vendor … each vendor. These designations can aid State agencies in executing and reporting on procurement and payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/6-gfo-update-vendor-designationsCity of Corning – Foreign Fire Insurance Funds (2017M-143)
… June 23, 2017. Background The City of Corning is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately … audit period, the City received one FFI premium payment in the amount of $26,326 and expended $34,822 in FFI funds. Key Finding The Finance Director did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/22/city-corning-foreign-fire-insurance-funds-2017m-143Sherburne-Earlville Central School District – Fund Balance (2017M-19)
… The Sherburne-Earlville Central School District is located in 11 towns in Chenango and Madison Counties. The District, which … a plan to reduce the amount of available fund balance in a manner that benefits District residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/10/sherburne-earlville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2017m-19Pelham Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-366)
… The Pelham Union Free School District is located in the Town of Pelham, Westchester County. The District, … 2014-15. Key Recommendation Ensure that the excess funds in the retirement contribution reserve account are used to fund operations in a manner that benefits District residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/pelham-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-366Little Falls City School District – Leave Accruals (2016M-64)
… The Little Falls City School District is located in the City of Little Falls and portions of the Towns of … Fairfield, Herkimer, Little Falls, Manheim and Stark in Herkimer County. The District, which operates two schools … District employees received and used leave accruals in accordance with individual employee contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/little-falls-city-school-district-leave-accruals-2016m-64