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Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… insects. These crops’ plants use pollen to produce a fruit or seed and cannot reproduce without pollen carried to them … to their populations. This audit covered the period from January 2017 through August 2022. The audit found that … ensure honey bees entering the State are healthy and free from disease. Key Finding Ag&Mkts has made progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… 31, 2020 – December 31, 2023. We extended our audit period to November 12, 2024 to analyze the 2025 adopted budget. Understanding the Program … increase in fund balance. Furthermore, the Board did not have written multiyear capital or financial plans or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3Auburn Industrial Development Authority – Project Approval and Monitoring (2025M-15)
… annual reporting form and supporting documentation (NY-45 forms) needed to monitor project goals, including job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2025/04/25/auburn-industrial-development-authority-project-approvalTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
Town employees and officials use the IT systems for Internet access email receiving online payments and to maintain various records such as financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department The Towns Management of Information Services MIS Department consists of the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Town of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… Did Town of Cohocton (Town) officials make purchases in accordance with Town policy, statutory requirements and … the Program Generally, municipal purchases should be made in the best interest of the taxpayers. One of the best … vehicle and energy purchases. Issue RFPs or use any other form of competitive process before procuring professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13SUNY Bulletin No. SU-342.1
… to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child. Per a memorandum dated April 11, 2023, the SUNY Board of … Employees receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per each qualifying event. Employees are eligible to utilize … of HRY, agencies must determine average hours worked per pay period and enter the appropriate payments owed to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3421-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullXII.10 Overview – XII. Expenditures
… and qualifications Monitoring moving services Reporting the theft, loss or misuse of State assets Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii10-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 899
… Payroll Bulletin Nos. 898 and 899 regarding the payment of Management Confidential (M/C) April 1, 2009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/899-april-2009-performance-advances-and-longevity-payments-graded-and-nsState Agencies Bulletin No. 898
… Payroll Bulletin Nos. 898 and 899 regarding the payment of Management Confidential (M/C) April 1, 2009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/898-april-1-2009-salary-and-longevity-increases-employees-designatedWhat is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… the Tax Cap. Local government boards must pass a local law or resolution by at least a 60 percent vote to override …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B17-6-18)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b17-6-18Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B17-6-17)
… five years, from $898,669 to $1,459,107 (62 percent). This is a result of overestimating expenditures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b17-6-17Westchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … adopted a total budget of approximately $2.1 billion for fiscal year 2018. Key Findings Significant revenue and … While the County budgeted $544.5 million in revenue for sales tax collections, we estimate total collections to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2Cleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … appropriated fund balance averaging $3.1 million annually to help finance budgeted appropriations. Budgeting practices … fund balance exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit by 13 to 16 percentage points. Four reserves totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-235Statistical and Information
… Financial Data for Local Governments (1996 - 2012) [ Query Data ] - … on revenues, expenditures and debt for each municipality, school district, fire district and joint activity in the State. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-informationVillage of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… York State Village Law, Section 3-301. Seek competition for six professional services totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… the 10 school districts that we audited provide physical education (PE) classes consistently with the regulations of the Commissioner of the New York State Education Department (SED). Key Findings None of the … required. Key Recommendations Develop and institute a PE program to ensure that: Students receive the minimum required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B19-4-2)
… review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Background The Chenango Valley Central School District is located in Broome County. Chapter 260 of … Finance Law Section 10.10(d) requires municipalities and school districts that have been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b19-4-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… town supervisor or county treasurer each week, as required by law. The clerk also did not always deposit clerk fees … all employees responsible for cash collection, as required by the agency’s written procedures. In addition, officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – State Police Plan
… Under Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL), you may receive … service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave at retirement. To be eligible, you must retire directly from … maximum is 200 days. Credit for your unused sick leave at retirement cannot be used to: Qualify for vesting. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leave