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South Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… The South Colonie Central School District is located in the Towns of Colonie and Guilderland in Albany County, and the Town of Niskayuna in Schenectady … were adequate to limit the risks associated with a lack of specific guidance and uniform procedures. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-286
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the Judicial Longevity Payment (JLP) and to provide instructions for … Employees Association (CSEA – BU 87), which provides for a longevity lump sum payment based upon total number of years … rating other than “Unsatisfactory” to be eligible for a Longevity Lump Sum payment in April 2020. Note: There is no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-286-april-2020-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-judicialDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… fiscal stress, each district should address these problems today,” said DiNapoli. “My Fiscal Stress Monitoring System … for school districts. The FSMS scores and report released today summarizing common trends among school districts are … fiscal stress: Fort Edward Union Free School District (Washington County), Northern Adirondack Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressRoadmap for State Debt Reform
State debt levels and processes have been debated in New York for many years. New York’s high and growing debt burden and its impact on taxpayers have been points of concern for the State’s budget practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/roadmap-for-state-debt-reform.pdfUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-222
… To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2015 Uniform and Uniform Blazer Allowance Payment … maintenance allowance to all eligible members in June and December. In addition, consistent with prior practice, the … must be paid to all eligible employees in June and December. In addition, the bi-annual Uniform and Uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-222-december-2015-unified-court-system-ucs-uniform-and-equipmentWestchester County - Financial Condition (2018M-151)
… recurring expenditures so that perations are financed on a sustainable basis. Take measures to help ensure adequate fund balance and cash flow to phase out reliance on short-term debt and advances from other funds. Discontinue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/10/23/westchester-county-financial-condition-2018m-151DiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) did not … or registered, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit also … The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene DoHMH did not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysAutomated Phone Service
… to your home address, we will ask you to verify your ZIP code. If your ZIP code doesn’t match our records, you’ll be connected to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/automated-phone-serviceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… accurate manner. Because of this, there was an increased risk for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. … operations. The audit determined the clerk did not deposit 2023 tax collections totaling approximately $882,000 within … having any information regarding the numbers of hours that employees worked, the leave time that they used or their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Eldred Central School District – Budget Review (B4-15-3)
… does not account for the probable return of $200,000 in building aid to the State Education Department. The proposed … documentation. Make a provision for repayment of the building aid and continue to monitor the use of unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/eldred-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-3Opinion 89-15
… fire protection district, the incorporated volunteer fire company which constitutes the village fire department, and … insurance on the fire-fighting equipment used by the fire company, all of which is owned by the company. In addition, you ask whether the contract may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Colesville-Windsor Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-74)
… safety, liquidity and yield. Completing fiscal oversight training that helps ensure that Commissioners are positioned … in Appendix B. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/colesville-windsor-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-74Property Tax Freeze Credit
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the Property Tax … Credit (PTF Credit) payments approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) were appropriate and … for the STAR property tax exemption. This includes out-of-state residents, household incomes that exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/08/property-tax-freeze-creditDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… to five years probation and paid a total of $4,303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years until her crimes were exposed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. … cash collections within 24 hours of receipt as required. In 2013 alone, Sheppard failed to deposit nearly $13,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-756
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the 2022 CUNY Nurses Health Specialty Differential through the Time Entry page
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-756-2022-city-university-new-york-cuny-nurses-health-specialtyCity of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… audit was to review the City’s financial management system for the period January 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… Schuyler County Sheriffs Department Payroll Civil Fees and Bail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120State Contracts by the Numbers, Calendar Year 2013
For the most recent calendar year, OSC received and acted on 22,794 transactions. The average time from submission to final sign-off was 11.2 days.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/state-contracts-by-numbers-2013.pdfTown of Groton – Long-Term Planning (2022M-113)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Groton (Town) officials established long-term capital and … Determine whether the Town of Groton Town officials established longterm capital and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-groton-long-term-planning-2022m-113Bethpage Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2019M-213)
… treasurers and advisors failed to maintain pre-numbered tickets and receipts, statement of profit and loss forms, and … Key Recommendations Ensure pre-numbered receipts and tickets are issued for all ECA fund events, and issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/07/bethpage-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2019m