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Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Claims with certain characteristics may have a higher risk of error or fraud. Officials should use common sense and reasonable skepticism when any claim appears to be out of the ordinary. Even when all required documentation is submitted, remain skeptical, especially of claims that are not routine. In today’s electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsCaledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… compensating controls are implemented to safeguard funds, and reviewing records and reports to detect discrepancies. The Department is composed of volunteer members and is governed by its bylaws and seven-member Board. The … or compensating controls implemented to safeguard funds and auditing records and reports to detect discrepancies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mDiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… be capped at 2 percent for the 2019 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … tax revenue, municipal budgets will still be vulnerable to rising fixed costs and potential federal funding cuts. … plans for next year." The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-123
… Background Chapter 587 of the Laws of 2007 authorizes an $800 Bonus Payment to eligible employees. Effective Date(s) … 14, 2007 Eligibility Criteria The legislation provides an $800 Bonus Payment to be paid to employees who moved into an … End Date: Same as Earnings Begin Date Payment Amount: $800.00 Questions Questions regarding this Bulletin may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-123-ratification-bonus-payment-certain-ucs-employeesElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… submit data and documents to the NYS Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC). Access to … the Authorizer’s Online Services account with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Online Services Bureau of Contracts … The Office of the New York State Comptroller OSC has implemented another phase of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssState Agencies Bulletin No. 1526
… the New York State Payroll System Background In November of 2012, OSC created a new employee identifier in the payroll system to eliminate the use of social security number as the main employee identifier. … who is not authorized to use this number in the course of performing NYS business Do not leave employee data out in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1526-use-new-york-state-employee-id-new-york-state-payroll-systemDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… checks meant for the department into her own bank account, spending the money on travel and spa treatments. … When the fire department noticed problems in its account it contacted the New York State Police. The ensuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-10
… maintenance program of the Highway Maintenance Division and who were called out ten (10) or more times during the … Earn Code: COB Amount: Applicable Amount Payroll Register and Employee’s Check The Earn Code COB and the amount will be displayed on the payroll register. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-10-call-out-response-payment-employees-engaged-winter-maintenanceOpinion 88-68
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards … for subdivision approval constitutes a "contract" with the meaning of General Municipal Law, §800(2), and, even if it … §809 also may not be applicable to a planning board member in such circumstances. You ask if a member of a town planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… The MTA should publish a new assessment of its long-term capital needs that pays … 2024. The MTA said it needed to invest $4.9 billion in new subway cars from 2015 through 2024, but it only spent … those over 40 years old and prone to break downs — but the new cars are not expected until 2025. The MTA has spent just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherState Agencies Bulletin No. 306
… OSC page at osc.state.ny.us . Then click the Comptroller's News for State Agencies button. Click the link to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/306-new-generic-public-queries-ps-query-databaseTown of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Hanover (Town) Town Board (Board) use a … seek competition when procuring professional services. Of the 67 professional service providers that were paid … The Board did not always seek competition when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of … Town of Carrollton , Forks Fire District #3 , City of Long Beach and the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Statement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on President Trump's Budget Proposal
… Supplemental Security Income provided almost $4.4 billion to more than 700,000 New York residents. Social Security … Disability Insurance benefits of $8.5 billion went to nearly 600,000 New Yorkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-president-trumps-budget-proposalDiNapoli Releases Sunset Park Economic Snapshot
… residents to the benefits of economic growth. The good news in the Sunset Park Economic Snapshot can be sustained … advance that goal.” “Comptroller DiNapoli reports welcome news about the economic health and vitality of Sunset Park,” … State Senator Jesse Hamilton . “While we celebrate the news of increased employment and higher salaries, we must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-sunset-park-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… round of scoring also assessed the 17 cities in New York with non-calendar fiscal years. This is the fifth year … his office will release scores for municipalities with a calendar-year fiscal year, which includes all … implemented system enhancements which were developed with direct input from local government and school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesHalf Hollow Hills Community Library - Fund Balance (2018M-127)
… Determine if the Board of Trustees (Board) effectively manages the Library’s fund balance. Key Findings The … Determine if the Board of Trustees Board effectively manages the Librarys fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/11/09/half-hollow-hills-community-library-fund-balance-2018m-127Lansing Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-256)
… through September 9, 2015. Background The Lansing Central School District is located in the Towns of Dryden, Groton and … Lansing Central School District Financial Management 2015M256 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/lansing-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-256Lyme Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-383)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $8 million. … Key Findings The Board overestimated appropriations for 2014-15 and 2015-16 by an average of $1 million. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/lyme-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-383Greece Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance (2016M-54)
… records and procedures for providing retiree health insurance benefits for the period July 1, 2014 through July … written policies or procedures to monitor retiree health insurance eligibility. Health insurance invoices did not contain supporting enrollee … Greece Central School District Retiree Health Insurance 2016M54 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/greece-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2016m-54