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Opinion 91-30
… may make purchases directly from a State contract vendor pursuant to any State commodities purchase contract … that the municipality purchasing from the State contract vendor "shall accept sole responsibility for any payment due the vendor" and that "[a]ll purchases shall be subject to audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Former Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… of Lake George, and was created in 2001 to preserve the beauty and health of Lake George by coordinating state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateClarence Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-46)
audit, clarence, school district, Financial condition, overestimated appropriations, surplus fund balance, encumbrances
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/clarence-2022-46.pdfDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today proposed … fire protection is complex. It can lead to lack of civic understanding, limited participation in budget hearings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsTuition Assistance Program – CUNY York College
… Purpose To determine whether York College complied with the Education Law and the … (York) is a senior college within the City University of New York (CUNY). It was founded in 1966 and is located on a … education and other professional programs. York is also home to the CUNY Aviation Institute and the Northeastern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/tuition-assistance-program-cuny-york-collegeComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… or paid the wrong amount of rent. Auditors also found two vendor contracts were awarded and modified by $16.9 million, but the documentation in support of the vendor selection and contract modification was incomplete. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsTown of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial activities for the period … long-term financial and capital/infrastructure plans to set forth the Town’s objectives and goals. From fiscal … The Board has not established any policies or procedures to govern the level of fund balance to maintain for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157State Agencies Bulletin No. 2251
The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 202425 school year maximum salary limit and pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 TRS members
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2251-tier-5-maximum-salary-limit-and-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitState Agencies Bulletin No. 2351
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2025-26 school year maximum salary limit and pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 TRS members. Affected Employees: Tier 5 members of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2351-tier-5-maximum-salary-limit-and-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitBrentwood Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-83)
The purpose of this audit is to determine whether the Brentwood Union Free School District Board of Education and officials ensured computerized data was safeguarded by monitoring network user accounts, providing network users with IT security awareness training and IT contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/brentwood-union-free-school-district-2023-83.pdfUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… and retired State, participating local government, and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-356
… are affected. Background: Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2023, and the 2022-2026 agreement between the Civil Service … Employees (NU86). Pursuant to Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2023, which implemented the 2022-2026 Agreements between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-356-june-2025-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andTown of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… not have a written agreement or basis for rates charged to DOCCS for sewer services. Charged sewer district … $2.1 million more than the total expenditures. Charges to DOCCS alone exceeded expenditures by $1.4 million. The … Key Recommendations Consult with the Town Attorney to determine whether a written agreement with DOCCS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Account Codes for ERS & TRS Reserve Contributions Bulletin
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide updated account code guidance for school districts recording contributions to ERS and TRS.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ers-trs-reserve-bulletin.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2015
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through May for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved 8,351 … Disabilities $25.8 million with NYSARC Inc., New York City Chapter, for assurance of lease payments related to … unsuccessful bidders on the Kosciuszko Bridge design/build project. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds $432.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2015Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2016 through May 1, 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/chautauqua-co-soil-water-2017-199.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… and household incomes in the Greater Jamaica area in Queens are increasing at a rapid pace, according to a report … move and is well-positioned for even further growth,” said Queens Borough President Melinda Katz. “Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … financial plans or develop adequate capital plans related to their hydroelectric power facilities. East Kingston … $1.4 million in sales tax distributions from 2010 to 2016. In addition, the clerk did not properly reconcile a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Problem Gambling Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) has sufficient treatment programs for problem gamblers. Our audit covered the period January 1, … available outside the OASAS system, OASAS does not have an accounting of these providers – or their location – and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-programMiddletown-Hardenburgh Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-141)
… examine whether the Board ensured that cash disbursements and receipts were properly recorded for the period January 1, 2013 through March 26, 2014. Background The Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/01/middletown-hardenburgh-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m