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Town of Babylon – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Selected Town Operations (2013M-115)
… by the end of each fiscal year, and no interest was paid on these temporary loans as required by law. The Town paid … in lieu of health insurance are calculated and paid based on provisions of the employees’ respective bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-babylon-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-selected-town-operationsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8Town of Guilderland – Sales Tax Revenue Allocation (2025M-62)
… bases because a village is located within the Town. As a result, it is important for Town officials to accurately … $74.3 million in sales tax revenue to the Town. Audit Summary Town officials did not properly budget for and … benefit from the County sales tax distributions. As a result, taxpayer inequities occurred. See Appendix B for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-sales-tax-revenue-allocation-2025m-62State Agencies Bulletin No. 2380
… who participated in the Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees are affected. PEF employees who participated in the … The CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2380-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2025City of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… December 31, 2010. During the time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed annual budgets must be submitted … agreements is settled. The City’s proposed budget does not comply with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… Key Findings At the end of 2013, the District’s unassigned fund balance totaled almost $178,000 or more than 3 times the … real property tax levies. The District reported a capital reserve fund with a balance of $165,728 as of December 31, 2013. District officials created this reserve in the late 1990s to fund future costs of new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $233.2 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… environment for the foreseeable future. Still, the Fund is highly diversified and built to weather the ups and downs … (6.23%). The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 5.9%. Every three years the Fund is required to undergo an independent Fiduciary and Conflict …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2332-billion-end-second-quarterDiNapoli Statement on Amazon's Agreement to Conduct an Independent Racial Equity Audit
… to prioritize and examine its impacts on racial equity is a major step forward in ensuring equal opportunities and … understand that fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion is good for business. As support for civil rights and racial … and services may impact racial equity. I hope this is just a first step for Amazon as it looks more broadly at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-statement-amazons-agreement-conduct-independent-racial-equity-auditState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." East Meadow … to $3,521 (89 percent). Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and data. In addition, some district computers were used for personal activity, increasing the likelihood of the … to the Comptroller’s auditors or the board of education for review and approval. Sensitive information technology … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… today. Collections totaled close to $1.6 billion, up $276 million from July of last year. “Last month’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… rebounds from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the standstill it created in New York state in March … DiNapoli said. “Combined with direct federal assistance and restored state aid, the recovery of sales taxes will help … by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 5.84% for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… geopolitical issues causing uncertainty for investors that is likely to continue in the short term,” DiNapoli said. “The … have earned.” The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 5.9%. Its annual valuation date is tied to the state fiscal year. DiNapoli noted that while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-584-state-fiscal-year-2024-25Taxes and Interest
… utility refunds and certain court funds. Interest is paid for a period of five years from the date we receive the property. The interest rate is set by the New York State Department of Tax and Finance and is updated quarterly. Claims involving securities, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestCUNY Bulletin No. CU-106
… employee's Job Data record each time a retroactive action is requested on the Job Request Panel to determine if additional rows need to be corrected. It is the agency's responsibility to correct all rows by … and data changes) for each row on the Job Data panel that is subsequent to the effective date of a retroactive change. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-106-new-bargaining-unit-union-code-earnings-program-and-benefitDiNapoli Announces Victory in Shareholder Rights Lawsuit Against BJ's Wholesale
… York State Common Retirement Fund, released a statement today following a United States District Court for the … shareholder proposals. It sets a significant precedent for how courts may treat company-initiated exclusions for the … The Fund’s shareholder proposal, submitted under SEC Rule 14a-8, sought “an assessment of risks of deforestation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-announces-victory-shareholder-rights-lawsuit-against-bjs-wholesaleCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
CostSaving Ideas School District Auditing ClaimsDeputy Claims Auditor
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditorFine Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-81-F)
… District’s financial activities. Background The District is located in the Town of Fine in St Lawrence County the … members, with one member appointed as Chairman. The Board is responsible for the District’s overall financial … management. The Board-appointed Secretary-Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/06/12/fine-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-81-fModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… Print PDF Version Must all provisions of the Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments (“Model Code”) be adopted by … to be a guide for a municipality to develop a code of ethics to meet its own circumstances. However, pursuant to … Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments Frequently Asked Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… they did not include detailed descriptions of the projects closed during the 2013 fiscal year. Genesee County – Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1