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Town of Southold – Financial Operations (2014M-299)
… duties. Ensure that Town officials comply with New York State General Municipal Law and the Town’s policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/30/town-southold-financial-operations-2014m-299Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… comply with the purchasing policy and General Municipal Law when procuring goods and services. Ensure purchases are made using a competitive process in accordance with the policy and procedures and adequate … District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86City of Long Beach - Financial Condition (2019M-133)
… on leave accrual payments. The City submitted a response letter that addresses the findings in both reports. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-2019m-133Madison County - Claims Audit and Payment Process (2019M-142)
… whether internal controls over the claims audit and payment process were adequately designed and operating … Health (BOH) did not audit their respective claims before payment. Our review of 382 claims totaling $3.5 million … Ensure all claims are audited and approved prior to payment when required by law. Ensure all claims contain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/01/17/madison-county-claims-audit-and-payment-process-2019m-142Overview – Legacy Reporting
… forward employee contributions, loan payments and payments for service credit purchases (arrears). Employers using the … do not report contractors or consultants working for you. (To determine whether someone is an employee or a … the seventh day of the month following the report period. For example, the December report is due in our office by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overviewTompkins County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-7)
… article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a result, consumers are at increased risk of … were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … and measuring devices or update the inventory of devices. In addition, the Department did not develop and implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/tompkins-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-7Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML).As a result, consumers are at increased risk of … were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … and measuring devices or update the inventory of devices. In addition, the Department did not develop and implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to … an up-to-date County Clerk’s register as required by law. Ensure that all court and trust fund actions are entered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… Town of Oxford (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Town officials … competition was not sought for: 52 purchases subject to competitive bidding requirements totaling $463,310. 31 purchases totaling $165,747, which were subject to the Policy. Four contracts for public works purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88DiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… to DEC and the local health department within two hours of discovery and to notify the public and nearby municipalities within four hours of discovery. Exposure to untreated sewage can cause serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsMedicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… were enrolled in the Medicaid program as of January 2025. The City reimburses the State for its local portion … undocumented adults 65 and older. Emergency Medicaid will pay for the treatment of an emergency medical condition to … therapies in the Department of Education (DOE) and Early Intervention services in the Department of Health and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaid-nycState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… financial operations including budgeting, reserves, payroll processing, IT and claims auditing. Also, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0SUNY Bulletin No. SU-330
… required increases. Affected Employees Employees in PSNU – BU08 positions who meet the eligibility criteria … return from the leave after the payment effective date, in addition to processing the transaction(s) related to the … sequence number and the employee’s increased rate in the Pay Rate field, provided the employee remains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-330-2022-part-time-academic-faculty-minimum-increases-psnuComptroller DiNapoli Announces $50 Million Toward Small Business Relief, Job Retention
… to help more than 1,000 qualifying New York businesses in all 62 counties retain jobs and expand. The Fund’s … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the assets … ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-50-million-toward-small-business-relief-job-retentionOpinion 88-61
… to those taxpayers who wait until the last minute to pay their taxes to do so by registered or certified mail, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most … Local governments, citizens and the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) play important roles in the … process. Local governments, libraries, schools (except New York City) and fire districts must report to OSC: the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capState Agencies Bulletin No. 1040
… Income Tax Credit (AEITC) is part of the Education, Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act signed into law by the President … will insert a row on the employee Federal Tax Data page and change the Earned Income Credit field by checking the … Access the Control-D report TAX113 for their agency and inform employees listed on the report of the elimination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1040-elimination-advanced-earned-income-tax-credit-aeitcTown of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… As a result, goods and services may not have been procured in a cost-effective manner. Of the 113 purchases totaling … Superintendent (Superintendent) had a prohibited interest in a contract between the Town and his construction company, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… not: Record dates CPF collections were received for seven out of 27 CPF collections. Deposit nine CPF collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1Marathon Joint Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-76)
… solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher interest earnings. As a result of our audit, the Board subsequently approved an investment policy in March 2023 and invested $653,000 into an investment fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/20/marathon-joint-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-76