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Town of Gilboa – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2024M-81)
… and veteran’s real property tax exemptions granted in 2022 and 2023, we reviewed 154 of the exemptions totaling … reviewed, and included: 45 unsupported exemptions granted in 2022 that totaled $323,029. 40 unsupported exemptions granted in 2023 that totaled $321,494. Recommendations The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/13/town-gilboa-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2024m-81Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… The Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Olean, Cattaraugus County, and provides fire … During 2014, the Company received approximately $43,400 in revenues and incurred expenses of approximately $19,700. … Ensure that Board minutes are complete and remain in the Company’s custody. Review and approve bills prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overJamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… Fire Company, Inc. is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Elma, Erie County. The Company, which provides … did not always deposit receipts and cash advances in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Properly approve … that fundraiser cash advances and receipts are deposited in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overHauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… and separate from the towns of Smithtown and Islip in Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an … the purchasing process to ensure that purchases are made in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Halfmoon, Saratoga County. The Department, … Key Recommendations Adopt financial policies to assist in safeguarding Department funds, such as policies for cash … from the Treasurer. Audit claims and include a resolution in the Board meeting minutes that specifies the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financialClyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Village of Clyde in Wayne County. The Company is affiliated with the Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District. In 2014, the Company’s revenues were approximately $110,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072LaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… from the Town of LaGrange and the County of Dutchess, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an … ensure that the District does not enter into any contract in which an officer or employee has a prohibited interest. … independent audit of the District’s records is completed in a timely manner. Ensure that the Treasurer is a duly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127State Agencies Bulletin No. 1754
… of the NYSLRS Redesign Project Background As mentioned in Payroll Bulletin #1745 , NYSLRS rolled out a new information system in May 2019. The NYSLRS information system now starts, stops, … 18, 2019 OSC Actions OSC will update the Deduction table in PayServ to remove agency update for the above referenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1754-payserv-changes-agency-update-ability-new-york-state-and-localCUNY Bulletin No. CU-113
… non-represented employees Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units TC, U2 and U6 Effective Dates Payroll … has been discontinued for non-represented employees in Bargaining Units TC,U2 and U6. OSC Actions Effective … withheld from non-represented employees will be provided in a forthcoming Bulletin. Questions Questions regarding this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-113-ending-salary-withholding-program-non-represented-cunySchodack Landing Fire District No. 1 – Claims Auditing (2026M-17)
… to ensure tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently and in the best interest of taxpayers, the Board should conduct a … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/15/schodack-landing-fire-district-no-1-claims-auditing-2026m-17Annual Financial Report Filing Deadlines
… resulting from the 2020 US Census population data. Changes in due dates are effective beginning Fiscal Year End … All 1 Extension requests can be submitted by the CFO in the Annual Financial Reporting application or in a letter signed by the CFO and emailed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-report-filing-deadlinesXIII.1 Employee Expense Reimbursement Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Units are required to follow the policies outlined in this chapter. When travel questions arise, the traveler … with the agency’s Finance Office and consider information in published travel guidance (e.g., agency travel policies, … OSC Travel Manual , Chapter XIII of the GFO , etc.). In the event the agency Finance Office has questions related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii1-employee-expense-reimbursement-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 2447
… 5 members of TRS Plan Type 86 are affected. Background: In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, … the 2026-27 school year for TRS Tier 5 plan participants. In accordance with Chapter 504 of the Laws of 2009, … thereafter by three percent. Effective Dates: Effective in Administration paychecks beginning 07/01/2026, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2447-tier-5-maximum-salary-limit-and-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitXV.16.A Overview – XV. End of Year
… is required to ensure full and proper disclosure in cash, modified accrual and accrual basis financial statements prepared in accordance with State Finance Law requirements and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv16a-overviewLocal Government and School FSMS Scores
… Local Governments 2025 Data (updated March 2026) Munis in Stress [pdf] Not Filed and Inconclusive [pdf] Summary File … School Districts 2025 Data (updated January 2026) Schools in Stress [pdf] Not Filed and Inconclusive [pdf] Summary File …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/local-government-and-school-fsms-scoresOpinion 98-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- Town Building (use … establish a public museum pursuant to Education Law, §255. In general, use of the museum would be free to the … the municipalities of this State. We, therefore, do not, in our advisory opinions to local governments, interpret …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-13Opinion 95-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Commissioners (as … other districts and/or municipal corporations. This is in response to your letter inquiring whether the … provisions governing activities of certain districts in Nassau County, we will respond to your question with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7Opinion 2002-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Sewers (combining … to the making of contracts, then its right to participate in the cooperative agreement is similarly conditioned ( id … ordinarily possess (1) if they performed their duties only in the municipal corporation by which they are employed or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12-0Opinion 2002-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Sewers (combining … to the making of contracts, then its right to participate in the cooperative agreement is similarly conditioned ( id … ordinarily possess (1) if they performed their duties only in the municipal corporation by which they are employed or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Schenevus Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … of comprehensive written policies and procedures resulted in the bookkeeper performing incompatible duties related to … and more than $460,000 by maximizing bus capacity for in-district runs, thereby reducing routes and eliminating the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits