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East Brentwood Fire District – Control Environment and Expenditures (2015M-112)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal control environment and selected expenditures for the period January 1, 2013 … through April 30, 2014. Background The East Brentwood Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/14/east-brentwood-fire-district-control-environment-and-expenditures-2015m-112Village of Cedarhurst – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-19)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … Section 4-408. The 2019 fiscal year audit was completed in May 2023, subsequent years have not been audited. Ensure … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, revenue and expenditure accounting entries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-cedarhurst-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-19Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, timely accounting records and water, sewer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16Claryville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-167)
… The Board also has not ensured that procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. As a result, … Ensure that formal written policies and procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. Perform, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/claryville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-14) - Revised
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s adopted budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are … 55 of the Laws of 2014, which will not be available in future years and will create a funding gap. The City … tax may be optimistic. The budget includes $5.3 million in revenue generated by red light cameras; the legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-14-revisedNewfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-238)
… Background The Newfield Central School District is located in Tompkins County. The District is governed by the Board of … funds were transferred to various reserves resulting in three reserves having more money than is likely necessary. … a plan to reduce the amount of unexpended surplus funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/newfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-238Town of New Berlin – Ambulance Company Loan (2013M-22)
… 28, 2012. Background The Town of New Berlin is located in Chenango County. An elected five-member Town Board, … and Urban Development (HUD) that program income held in certain Revolving Loan Funds continue to be subject to … was within the allowable purposes of their loan program. In particular, the Board recognized the need for ambulance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-new-berlin-ambulance-company-loan-2013m-22City of Oneonta – Departmental Collections (2013M-13)
… 14,000 residents and is located within Otsego County in central New York. The eight-member Common Council is the … City collected revenues totaling approximately $25 million in 2012 from sources including real property taxes, sales … for water quality tests totaling approximately $36,000 in 2012. Key Finding We audited certain moneys collected by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/04/12/city-oneonta-departmental-collections-2013m-13Warwick Valley Central School District – Potential Operational Efficiencies (2012M-245)
… The Warwick Valley Central School District is located in Orange County. The District is governed by the Board of … capacity on buses, decreasing the number of spare buses in its fleet and increasing the District’s buses-to-mechanics … of annual cost savings and as much as $1.4 million in avoided future bus replacement costs. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/warwick-valley-central-school-district-potential-operational-efficienciesHampton Bays Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-333)
… The Hampton Bays Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County. The District is … claims processing function that ensure claims are audited in a timely manner and are properly supported. Even though … Ensure that purchase orders are prepared and approved in advance of any purchase and limit the use of confirming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/27/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-333Town of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Stanford is located in Dutchess County and has population of approximately 3,800. … At the end of 2010, the Town had $2.7 million in unexpended surplus fund balance, which was more than … the planned use of the unexpended surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits Town taxpayers and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225Village of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… 2014. Background The Village of Sinclairville is located in the Towns of Charlotte and Gerry in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … unpaid water bills to ensure the Clerk-Treasurer is acting in accordance with Board policies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362Village of Hempstead -- Budget Review (B7-15-7)
… taxing authority. The Village’s ability to rely on real property taxes as an increased revenue source in the future … is limited. The Village’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $64,397,475, which exceeds the allowable tax levy … from the tax stabilization reserve to lessen the real property tax levy. The Board has not yet adopted a resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/10/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-15-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Quaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (Schenectady County) … filings accurately and in a timely fashion. Slate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… related to racial diversity, equity and inclusion won support from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense … those voting "against” it, the proposal received majority support. “Shareholders sent a loud message to Amazon that … Proposal From New York States Pension Fund Received Support From 4418 Percent of Shareholders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… also did not disable 72 unneeded network accounts in a timely manner. Officials also did not monitor compliance … were found with unneeded administrative permissions. In addition, district officials did not provide formalized IT … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-161
This bulletin explains the new Earns Codes for Employees with Non Resident Alien Tax Status
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-161-new-earns-codes-employees-non-resident-alien-tax-statusStay Informed – State Police Plan
… Your retirement benefits are an important part of a solid … you and your beneficiaries achieve financial security in retirement or in the event of a disability or death. Use … you’ll be able to use Retirement Online instead of mailing forms or calling NYSLRS. Members can view benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/stay-informed