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Opinion 90-63
… (recognition dinner for volunteers); (holding party for senior citizens) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … for volunteer library workers); (miscellaneous expenses - holiday party for senior citizens) VOLUNTEERS -- Compensation … district. You ask whether a public library may fund a holiday party either for a group of senior citizens who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… New York State agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of … not including SUNY and CUNY, grew from 2023 by 3.7% in 2024, or 5,330 positions, to an average annual total of … when it was over 177,000. “Overtime continued to grow in 2024 despite increases to a workforce that remains below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023DiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… to hold the defendant accountable." George Thomas, 33, of Queens faces seven counts each of first, second and third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealOakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s internal … The Oakfield Fire Department is located in the Village of Oakfield in Genesee County. The Department, which is governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors, provides fire protection services to Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187Town of Darien – State Contract Loader Purchases (2013M-88)
… Town officials did not obtain the relevant State contract price lists, apply the appropriate contract discounts, or … two loaders. Key Recommendations Request the appropriate price lists from the vendor when purchasing equipment on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-darien-state-contract-loader-purchases-2013m-88Apalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… and separate from the Town of Apalachin and located in Tioga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Town of Ticonderoga – Financial Records and Reports (2015M-301)
… 30, 2015. Background The Town of Ticonderoga is located in Essex County and has a population of approximately 5,000. … accurate, supported by the accounting records and filed in a timely manner. Provide the Board with monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/02/26/town-ticonderoga-financial-records-and-reports-2015m-301Town of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
… through October 31, 2017. Background The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-shandaken-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2017m-289Town of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… fiscal years 2015 and 2016 and has not provided the public accountant hired to audit the books and records with adequate … reports to the Board and cooperate with the public accountant hired to audit the books and records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263DiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… depositing checks payable to the school district into bank accounts that she controlled. She also admitted to stealing … of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtEnlarged City School District of Troy – Leave Accruals (2014M-144)
… if District employees received and used leave accruals in accordance with employment contracts or collective … The Enlarged City School District of Troy is located in the City of Troy and the Town of Brunswick in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/enlarged-city-school-district-troy-leave-accruals-2014m-144Village of Sandy Creek – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-36)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that … 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. Background The Village of Sandy Creek is located in Oswego County and has a … Village of Sandy Creek Cash Receipts and Disbursements 2017M36 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-sandy-creek-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2017m-36Town of Hartford – Online Banking and Information Security (2016M-385)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review online banking transactions and determine if the electronic … $1.1 million. Key Findings The Town does not have an online banking policy or a written agreement with the Clerk's … recovery plans. Key Recommendations Adopt a policy for online banking and obtain an updated banking agreement with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hartford-online-banking-and-information-security-2016m-385Village of Freeville – Time Attendance and Leave Accruals (2017M-24)
… officials adopted adequate payroll policies and procedures for the period June 1, 2015 through December 2, 2016. … Trustees. General and sewer fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled $410,464. Key Findings … of vacation time, which could make the Village liable for large payouts for unused vacation time. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/12/village-freeville-time-attendance-and-leave-accruals-2017m-24Village of Franklinville – Police Payroll and Water Accountability (2014M-262)
… review the Village’s police payroll and water operations for the period June 1, 2012 through July 16, 2014. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year total $707,870. Key Findings … adequately monitor or develop a plan to address the causes for the difference in water produced to the amount billed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/03/13/village-franklinville-police-payroll-and-water-accountability-2014m-262Village of Scottsville – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2015M-165)
… 17, 2015. Background The Village of Scottsville is located in Monroe County. The Village, which has a population of … The Board underestimated revenues and expenditures in the 2012-13 and 2013-14 budgets. Key Recommendations Adopt … budgeting practices and a multiyear financial plan to use in conjunction with the adopted fund balance policy. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/13/village-scottsville-budgeting-practices-and-financial-condition-2015m-165Village of Cape Vincent – Payroll and Claims Auditing (2015M-131)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over payroll and … by the Board or by establishing an Office of the Auditor to fulfill the claims audit function. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/28/village-cape-vincent-payroll-and-claims-auditing-2015m-131Town of East Fishkill – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2014M-95)
… 1, 2013. Background The Town of East Fishkill is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/13/town-east-fishkill-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2014m-95Latham Fire Department – Length of Service Awards Program (2016M-279)
… protection services for portions of the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The Department, which was incorporated in 1910, is governed by an elected five-member Executive … and accurately recorded. Ensure the information entered in the computer program is compared to the supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/latham-fire-department-length-service-awards-program-2016m-279Village of Cobleskill - Misappropriated Funds and Board Oversight (2018M-47)
Determine whether the Board provided sufficient oversight of the former ClerkTreasurer
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/03/village-cobleskill-misappropriated-funds-and-board-oversight-2018m-47