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Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s … for businesses that did not meet their goals but did not do so because the Board did not review the performance of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of East Greenbush – Justice Court Operations (2016M-60)
… our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. … collections in 2014 totaled approximately $598,000 for fines, fees and surcharges and $42,000 for bail. Key Findings Court personnel did not complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/05/06/town-east-greenbush-justice-court-operations-2016m-60Seaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… March 31, 2014. Background The Seaford Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … with GML. Ensure that the point system is applied in a manner consistent with GML and that points earned are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Town of Pamelia – Financial Management (2015M-276)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Towns financial management for the period January 1 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/15/town-pamelia-financial-management-2015m-276West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… April 30, 2014. Background The West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization … Board of Directors, contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services to the Town’s western region. … West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company Internal Controls Over Financial Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overKings Park Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2015M-282)
… our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over its fuel inventory for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, … Findings District officials have not adopted a policy for fuel inventory accountability and there were no written … provide guidance to employees. Officials did not reconcile fuel pump readings to physical inventory. Officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/kings-park-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2015m-282Green Tech High Charter School – Resident Tuition Billing (2015M-2)
… identified after the reconciliation bill had been paid, led to overbilling. Key Recommendations Ensure up-to-date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/04/10/green-tech-high-charter-school-resident-tuition-billing-2015m-2Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Financial Software User Access (2014M-379)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over user access to the financial … School District, located in the towns of Brookhaven, Riverhead and Southampton in Suffolk County, is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/20/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-financial-software-userTown of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… components at the Town Hall, such as service counters with a portion at an accessible height and signs at interior … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 24 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33Contract Advisory No. 33
… December 30, 2024, (i) contractors are prohibited from bidding on contracts for public work, and (ii) contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from commencing work on covered projects subject to Labor Law … effective December 30 2024 i contractors are prohibited from bidding on contracts for public work and ii contractors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryCity of Auburn – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-31)
… City Hall, such as thresholds no more than one half inch in height and secured mats at the main entrance. 25 … physical accessibility for the 70 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-auburn-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-31Town of Lake Pleasant – Credit Cards (2016M-432)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town's credit card purchases to determine whether the cards were used for appropriate … credit limits on the individual cards ranged from $1,000 to $20,000. Not all credit card purchases were supported with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-lake-pleasant-credit-cards-2016m-432Copiague Union Free School District – Check Signing (2015M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s check signing … Copiague Union Free School District is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County. The District, which operates six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/copiague-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2015m-181Town of Taylor – Financial Management (2016M-391)
… audit the Supervisor's records. The bookkeeper maintains custody of the bank statements, prepares the checks and abstracts, records all transactions and performs the bank reconciliations without oversight. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-taylor-financial-management-2016m-391Town of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
… planned or accounted for and did not monitor projects. As a result, the Supervisor and Board were unaware of total … The Supervisor did not: Account for the projects in separate capital projects funds. Recommendations The … C includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pendleton-capital-projects-2024m-72SCAM ALERT
… to Retirement Online , aimed to trick users and capture login credentials. First and foremost, we assure you your … In the meantime, if you think your Retirement Online account has been hacked, contact our Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertNewark Central School District – Employee Benefits (2024M-40)
… $16,230, which District officials paid after we brought it to their attention. Seven employees’ separation payments … calculated and adequate documentation is maintained to support the calculations and eligibility requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/newark-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2024m-40State Agencies Bulletin No. 274
… Purpose To notify agencies of Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange AC-230 procedures and deadlines. Reminder for Returned Checks Do not return any payroll check to OSC for a partial refund if either of the following … To notify agencies of Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange AC230 procedures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/274-year-end-processing-and-deadlines-returned-paychecks-ac-230sWells Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-70)
… exceeding the statutory limit by 11.1 percentage points as of June 30, 2016. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/wells-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017m-70DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64% for those local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026