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Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-125)
Determine whether the Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-2020-125.pdfCost-Saving Ideas: Overtime Planning and Management
… savings. Employee salaries and benefits, including pension benefits, are large expenses for New York's local … wages can significantly increase personal service 1 and pension costs. For example, 8 to 30 percent of wages paid to … legal counsel, as appropriate. AWS examples Five-day flex schedule: Regular start and end times, but allows for changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-overtime-planning-and-managementValley Stream 24 Union Free School District – New Hire Paperwork (2022M-189)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-2022-189.pdfRye Neck Union Free School District – Health Insurance Cost Savings (2022M-164)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-2022-164.pdfDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighting the urgent need to help the growing number of New Yorkers going hungry in the … the COVID-19 pandemic. The full op-ed is below: The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent The COVID-19 pandemic has halted vast areas of economic activity, led to skyrocketing unemployment, and pushed families to new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityAid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… are changes to the AIM program. The 2019-20 Enacted State Budget eliminated aid for 1,325 towns and villages determined … and AIM-Related payments: Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2019 [pdf] Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2020 [pdf] Chapter 55 of the … Payment Months by Municipality [xlsx] (last updated July 2025) "Aid and Incentives for Municipalities: New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaGreater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
Determine whether the Greater Amsterdam School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly managed the District’s capital project (project) that includes building improvements and safety upgrades.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/greater-amsterdam-2022-50.pdfCornwall Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-83)
Determine whether Cornwall Central School District (District) officials established adequate internal controls over the District’s user accounts and software updates to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/cornwall-2021-83.pdfSouth Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the District accurately reported fund balance and other related … one-time expenditures and needed reserves or to reduce District property taxes. Correct accounting records for … which reserves will be used to finance related costs. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Herricks Union Free School District – Overtime (2019M-127)
… these employees, primarily for non-emergencies. However, with appropriate scheduling some of these overtime payments … than 40 percent of these absences were preapproved and with appropriate scheduling these overtime payments could … or reduced. Key Recommendations Adopt payroll policy with clear guidelines and procedures for overtime work, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/30/herricks-union-free-school-district-overtime-2019m-127Member & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… In-Person Consultations in Our NYC Office Preparing for Retirement with Confidence Retirees Last Chance to Update … Online Designate and Update Your Beneficiaries Applying for a NYSLRS Loan Retirees COLA is Coming at the End of … Featured Story Retirement: Myths vs Facts Members Working for a Public Employer While Receiving a NYSLRS Pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… investigation. As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the … conviction has been removed from office. Volkmann, 57, of Stuyvesant, served as a Chief of Police for the town of … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageSherrill City School District - Future Farmers of America Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2019M-251)
… disbursements tested totaling $5,871. FFA advisors used debit cards to make purchases totaling $74,893 without the required … by adequate documentation. Discontinue the use of debit cards. District officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sherrill-city-school-district-future-farmers-america-extra-classroomSaranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
Determine whether Saranac Central School District (District) officials properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in 10-month public and summer placements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/saranac-central-school-district-2023-91.pdfNew Rochelle City School District – Information Technology (2021M-142)
Determine whether New Rochelle City School District (District) officials established adequate controls over network and financial application user accounts to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/new-rochelle-2021-142.pdfFiscal Stress in School Districts: Common Themes for School Year 2018-19
This report summarizes results of school district scores for the 2018-19 fiscal school year (SY) and compares results to SYs 2016-17 and 2017-18.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/common-themes-for-school-year-2018-19.pdfCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-10)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt totaling $45 million … City of Yonkers Budget Review B61610 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-10Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in … court. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “Michael Vatter, the former Newburgh City Fire Chief, cheated … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said "Michael Vatter duped the public by stealing $95,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsLegal Topics and Approvals
… 2010): A research paper discussing the legal requirements in connection with competitive bidding for procurements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsLakeland Central School District - Reserves Management (2019M-113)
… objectives, funding levels and conditions for use for the District’s reserves. The District’s tax certiorari reserve balance could fund … in compliance with all requirements of the Board’s policy. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/19/lakeland-central-school-district-reserves-management-2019m-113