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Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B24-7-2)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2024-25 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/05/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b24-7-2DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… in August, even with many counties participating in the gas tax holiday,” DiNapoli said. “With consumer spending … in October, and should reflect the sales tax impact of the gas tax holiday on a county-by-county basis. Table Monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearSecurity Over Critical Systems
… Objective To determine whether security over the Hudson River–Black River Regulating … Services’ (ITS) policies, including ITS’ Information Security Policy and Acceptable Use Policy, for its IT assets. … The District must also abide by Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and must complete a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systemsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA's July Financial Plan
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has a duty to be clear with riders and toll payers on how the $15 billion hole in its 2020-2024 capital program … needs and timing of projects in that plan. “While funding for capital projects remains uncertain, the MTA made it clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planCaledonia Joint Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-102)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Caledonia Joint Fire District (District) Board of Fire … financial and capital needs. Key Findings Although the District has significant future operating and capital needs, the Board and District officials did not properly plan for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/08/caledonia-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-102Cooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Cooperstown Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and … Determine whether the Cooperstown Central School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Gowanda Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-104)
… of surplus fund balance subject to the statutory limit and does not present the District’s spending plan in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/13/gowanda-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-104Town of Java – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-21)
… were not provided to finance Town and County operations in a timely manner. The Tax Collector did not remit taxes … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Supervisor’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-java-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-21Enforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Follow-Up)
… of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Report 2017-S-12 ). About the Program Our initial report, which was issued … tenants whose income exceeds the maximum income limit by 25 percent or more require DHCR’s approval to remain in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions-followSwan Lake Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 to June 27, 2013. Background The Swan Lake Fire District is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/29/swan-lake-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mProperty Tax Credits
… whether Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits processed by the Department during the period July 1, … of Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits began at various times, with the oldest program (the … Freeze program) beginning in levy year 2014. Each of these credits are intended to offset the cost of property or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District and the West Buffalo Charter School . "In an era of limited resources … unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory limit. West Buffalo Charter School – Payroll (Erie County) Payroll … WaterfordHalfmoon Union Free School District and the West Buffalo Charter School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Contract Advisory No. 23
… Subject : Reminder to State agencies to maintain the accuracy of Authorized Signature Forms ( AC 1782-S ) Guidance : As referenced in the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) , Chapter XI, Section 2.K. - … Reminder to State agencies to maintain the accuracy of Authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/23-authorized-signature-form-ac-1782-sComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Voorheesville , Willsboro Fire District and the Town of Wilson . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1649
… account and mailed to the agency with a transmittal letter. Under the new business process, all paychecks issued … Checks will no longer be accompanied by a transmittal letter. They will automatically be addressed to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1649-changes-payroll-reversal-and-exchange-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1535
… from making excess 403(b) deferrals in 2017, OSC will insert a new effective-dated row that is based on the first … when the deduction will take effect. Agencies must not insert future-dated transactions for these deduction codes. To change the Goal Amount for employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1535-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1448
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s annual record update process and provide data entry … amount for a combined total contribution limit of $24,000 in 2016. An additional deferment is also available … contribution amount for a combined contribution limit of $27,000 in 2016. CUNY participants are not eligible to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1448-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1621
… effective-dated row that is based on the first day of the pay period for payroll checks issued on 1/4/2018 and … should be entered only during the processing of the pay period when the deduction will take effect. Agencies must … Date and End Date fields with the first day of the pay period. CUNY agencies with employees with more than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1621-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaOpinion 93-3
… 1965, p 516; 19 Opns St Comp, 1963, p 430; cf ., e.g., 29 CFR 1910.134[b][10], 1910.156[b][2], pertaining to federal … State Legislature (see, e.g., General Municipal Law, §§103[4], 104), there are also several well-established common law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC … Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare … To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery PLLC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgery