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Town of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s procurement practices … January 1, 2012, to March 1, 2013. Background The Town of New Baltimore is located in Greene County and has a … Town of New Baltimore Procurement Practices 2013M203 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203Watertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… the Authority’s internal controls over claims processing for the period January 1, 2011, to February 29, 2012. … Accordingly, the weekend trips could be considered as gifts of public funds, which are impermissible. Key Recommendation Refrain from making gifts of public funds to employees or retirees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221Town of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
… the financial activity of the Justice for the period January 1, 2010, to August 31, 2012. Background The Town of … within 72 hours from the date of receipt, excluding Sundays and holidays. Submit accurate monthly reports to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… did not own or could not provide support for. $11,258 for Christmas gifts that included, but were not limited to, gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Submitting a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… DRO has been rejected, the letter will explain the reasons for rejection. A proposed DRO may be mailed, emailed or faxed to NYSLRS for initial comment and review. Rev. 2/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/submitting-droComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… Bureau with assistance from Associate Forensic Auditor Jason W. Blair of the Forensic Audit Unit. The Forensic Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingOversight of Child Protective Services
… sample cases through September 2022. About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesNewburgh Enlarged City School District – Financial Management (2025M-32)
… portion of surplus fund balance, 1 up to 4 percent of the budget, for unexpected occurrences and fluctuations in cash … was needed by appropriating fund balance to balance the budget but generally did not need the appropriations. Because … with taxpayers as they could have been during the budget process. Of the $67 million in year-end transfers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/06/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-2025m-32State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… approximately $93,000 that were selected for review - four laptop computers with a purchase cost totaling approximately … the budget decreases the fund balance that is available to cover unforeseen circumstances. The city should refrain from … underestimated by at least $982,269. The proposed budget does not include a contingency appropriation in the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements … did not accurately record collections totaling $1,804 and cemetery department collections and code enforcement permit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 88-71
… of water rents. You indicate that the city's code provides for the imposition of a penalty of 10% on any water bill not … the due date. We understand that the code also provides for partial payment of past due water rents and that … if they act with competent authority, in good faith, and for sufficient consideration ( Radinsky v City of New York , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71State Agencies Bulletin No. 1759
… Purpose To inform the Tug Hill Commission of the implementation of the New York State … August 22, 2019, all employees in Bargaining Unit 78, Tug Hill Commission, will be affected. Background In 2016, the … by employee payroll deductions. Employees in the Tug Hill Commission have elected to participate. Complete details …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1759-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-employees-tug-hill-commissionOrdinary Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… benefits (up to two years, with a possible extension for two additional years, following the last date you were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/ordinary-death-benefitTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Board Oversight (2015M-33)
… from those business that fall short of performance goals in compliance with TCIDA’s recapture policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-boardFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… New York to protect taxpayers’ money.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyVillage of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (2024M-68)
… could be made and goods or services may not be procured in the taxpayers’ best interest. Recommendations The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/06/village-skaneateles-claims-auditing-2024m-68Village of Lake George – Records and Reports (2024M-82)
… Village’s financial condition was not properly reported in the Annual Financial Report (AFR). Without reliable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/13/village-lake-george-records-and-reports-2024m-82Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… accounting records. Hold required public hearings on the proposed 2022 and 2023 budgets or formally … Develop and adopt realistic budgets, hold public budget hearings, and develop and adopt written multiyear financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the third … County District Attorney Brooks Baker, uncovered that Hamilton misappropriated more than $8,000 in fire company … and manipulating company bank accounts and records. Hamilton was issued an appearance ticket and will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsEast Moriches Union Free School District - Budget Review (B7-15-5)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background The East Moriches Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County. Pursuant to Chapter 354 of the … of June 30, 2006. Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-15-5