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City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B24-6-9)
… in its 2025 adopted budget for the New York State Touring Route Program because there is no assurance the State will … year. Review the estimates for New York State Touring Route Program revenue and expenditures and amend as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b24-6-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 1619
… Purpose To inform agencies of the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave Affected Employees As of January 1, 2018, employees in the following Management … To inform agencies of the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1619-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-ny-paid-family-leaveOpinion 98 - 22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Procedural Requirements … by another local law) -- Publicity Fund (establishment of in village); (providing for, increasing or eliminating cap on in village) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Publicity Funds (procedure to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22Nichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… Objective Did Nichols Joint Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials use a competitive … 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit A board of fire commissioners and its officials should seek … to ensure the best value for taxpayers, prevent conflicts of interest and maintain public trust. Seeking competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103Churchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… policies? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – February 10, 2025 Understanding the Program Generally, school district … should be made in the taxpayers’ best interest. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a … with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), requests for proposals, or written and verbal quotes, a well-planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18Arkport Joint Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-126)
… enable informed decision-making by a fire district’s board of commissioners, establish financial accountability, comply … accurately and in a timely manner. As a result, the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not have the necessary … operations. Furthermore, there is an increased risk of theft, waste and abuse of District resources. For example, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/arkport-joint-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-126Caneadea Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-118)
… accurate manner? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire district’s treasurer … public trust. Accurate and timely records are essential for establishing financial accountability and proper … The District’s average annual budgeted appropriations for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 fiscal years was $206,086. Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/30/caneadea-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-118Middlesex Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-130)
… provide monthly and annual financial reports to the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and prepare and file the required annual financial report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC)? Audit Period January 1, 2019 … detail the District’s financial position and results of operations and provide the Board with necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-130DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… The bill would provide reimbursement from the state to municipalities for costs incurred for hiring financial advisors to assist in the development of multi-year budget plans. “Long-term budget planning is vital to the fiscal health of our localities,” said DiNapoli. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingDiNapoli Calls for Long-Needed State Debt Reform
… in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 to $88 billion in SFY 2026-27. A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … debt to grow to troubling levels and offers a roadmap for state debt reform to improve debt affordability and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-calls-long-needed-state-debt-reformDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… Binghamton (89.1 percent), Gloversville (87.9 percent), Little Falls (83.8 percent), Niagara Falls (82.4 percent) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … of $50.3 million, such as fund balance and State aid, to balance its budget. Police overtime costs could … on the 2018-19 fiscal year overtime costs. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6West Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-85)
… section. Audit Summary District officials did not conduct all required drills or conduct all drills within the required time frames and officials could not support that they met all drill requirements. Officials also did not conduct all … District officials did not conduct all required drills or conduct all drills within the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/07/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-85Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-79)
… School District (District) officials properly conduct and report emergency drills? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – June … instructional school building (building) evacuation and lockdown drills and emergency bus drills (bus drills). Evacuation drills … School District District officials properly conduct and report emergency drills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-79Riverhead Central School District – Financial Operations (2025M-64)
… (Assistant Superintendent) oversees the operations of the Business Office, which includes overseeing accounting and reporting. The Treasurer, as the custodian of District funds, is responsible for signing checks, making … in a timely manner. Financial reports submitted in six of the 22 months to the Board were between 60 and 107 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/riverhead-central-school-district-financial-operations-2025m-64Eastport Fire District – Procurement (2025M-50)
… Summary The Board-adopted procurement policy (Policy) addresses the procurement of goods and services not required … Town Law, a written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/05/eastport-fire-district-procurement-2025m-50Greenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… School districts (districts) periodically seek competition for certain goods and services which are anticipated by the … is unable to provide precise quantity requirements for a particular project due to indeterminate needs … contract may be competitively bid based on a cost per unit/labor hour rather than a fixed cost. The Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147Middlesex Fire District – Procurement (2025M-135)
… back to January 1, 2022 to review the purchase of a tanker truck. Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire … made a payment of $157,992 toward the purchase of a tanker truck. Audit Summary District officials did not ensure the … to competitive bidding applied when procuring a new tanker truck. Additionally, officials did not follow the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-procurement-2025m-135DiNapoli: State Ends Third Quarter of State Fiscal Year on Solid Financial Footing
… months of SFY 2021-22, according to the monthly state Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … and lower than anticipated spending. Report December Cash Report Related Report Enacted Budget Financial Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-state-ends-third-quarter-state-fiscal-year-solid-financial-footingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.3
… supersedes Payroll Bulletin 1837. 2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with payroll … Action Reason Codes to place an employee on a Paid Leave of Absence related to COVID-19, new Time Entry Earnings Codes … quarantine related to COVID-19, is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and is seeking a medical diagnosis, or is caring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18373-payroll-processing-instructions-employees-utilizing-covid-19-leave