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North Babylon Union Free School District – Online Banking (2023M-156)
… did not enter into an adequate written bank agreement with their banking institution, and the Board did not adopt … Enter into an adequate written bank agreement with their banking institution and adopt an online banking … online banking transactions. District officials agreed with our findings and recommendations and have initiated, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/north-babylon-union-free-school-district-online-banking-2023m-156Farmingdale Union Free School District – Payroll (2024M-22)
… for unnecessary overtime work that could have been avoided with adequate planning. We determined that the Board of … and expenditures. Key Recommendations Adopt a policy with clear guidelines and procedures for overtime work. … for and monitor overtime. District officials agreed with certain aspects of our report and indicated they planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/28/farmingdale-union-free-school-district-payroll-2024m-22Madison County – Consumer Protections: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-8)
… maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses with weighing and measuring devices that require inspection. … Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets … price accuracy testing. County officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/madison-county-consumer-protections-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-8Morris Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-47)
… fund balance. As a result, they were not transparent with taxpayers and the District levied more taxes than needed … realistic budgets. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit in a manner that benefits taxpayers. … to reasonable levels. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/28/morris-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-47Brocton Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-15)
… the Board of Education (Board) provided the claims auditor with adequate guidance to perform her duties, we may not have … without documentation to demonstrate that claims complied with the District’s procurement policy. 28 of the claims … them for payment. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-15Saratoga Springs City School District – Procurement (2023M-25)
… appear to have used favoritism. Officials did not: Comply with policy requirements when procuring four (13 percent) … agent’s electronic signature. Key Recommendations Comply with purchasing policies when procuring purchase and public … in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/15/saratoga-springs-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-25South Kortright Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-69)
… In addition, we determined that: The Board did not comply with New York State Education Law Section 1709 (20-a) when it … were approved without documentation to verify compliance with the District’s procurement policy. Key Recommendations … before authorizing payment. District officials agreed with our recommendations and have indicated they plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/south-kortright-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-69Village of Poquott – Justice Court Operations (2019M-214)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if the Justice Court properly accounted for court funds. Key … Determine if the Justice Court properly accounted for court funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/03/05/village-poquott-justice-court-operations-2019m-214Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2021M-9)
… supported, deposited and used extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds. Key Findings The ECA clubs did not maintain adequate records. Therefore, we … a duplicate press-numbered receipt. Twenty-one of the 24 ECA clubs did not maintain ledgers. Deposit slip compositions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/westhampton-beach-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activityUtica City School District - Payroll (2018M-175)
… were not accurate, supported or paid in accordance with contracts or Board resolutions. For example, the Board … payments are accurate, supported and in accordance with written collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) … by supervisors. District officials disputed and disagreed with us in many instances; however, they indicated they had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/utica-city-school-district-payroll-2018m-175Village of Owego - Board Oversight and Financial Operations (2018M-101)
… duties. The Clerk-Treasurer failed to provide the Board with accurate budget-to-actual reports and complete financial … oversee the Clerk- Treasurer’s duties and work with CPAs to improve financial records and reports. Ensure … implement compensating controls. Village officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-owego-board-oversight-and-financial-operations-2018m-101Border City Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-137)
… Company (Company), entered into an unauthorized contract with a private corporation (Corporation) and kept an … ensure all goods and services were procured in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), District … of $18,772.53. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/border-city-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-137Village of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Catskill (Village) Clerk-Treasurer maintained complete and … Determine whether the Village of Catskill Village ClerkTreasurer maintained complete and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Spencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
… in the Village of Spencer, Tioga County, and is associated with the Village Fire Department. The Company, which provides … did not conduct a proper audit of claims in accordance with Company bylaws. Key Recommendations Ensure that a yearly … records is performed and documented. Coordinate with applicable County departments to confirm that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-fundsWillsboro Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-156)
… in the check book registers, maintain accounting records with cash accounts and subsidiary revenue and expenditure … to book balances. Annual reports have not been filed with OSC for the past 3 years. The Board did not conduct an … File the District’s annual financial report each year with OSC in a timely manner. Conduct an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/willsboro-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-156Town of Barre – Town Supervisor’s Activities and Board Oversight (2014M-220)
… did not adequately monitor the work of the accounting firm with which the Board contracted to assist the Supervisor in … duties. The Town’s financial records did not agree with the annual financial reports. The Board did not perform … reserves are established, funded and used in accordance with statute. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/24/town-barre-town-supervisors-activities-and-board-oversight-2014m-220DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… issues as they budget for the coming year.” In accordance with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2025 inflation factor at 3.30% for those local governments with a calendar fiscal year, above the 2% allowable levy … increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also includes a provision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025State Agencies Bulletin No. 314
… employee housing and meals. Affected Employees Employees with taxable or non-taxable maintenance deductions for … employee housing and or meals. Background In accordance with the Budget Policy Reporting Manual, Revised Item B-300, … checks dated May 2, 2002. SUNY rates changes are effective with the checks dated July 17,2002. OSC Actions The Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/314-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1192
… of the agency addressthat will be displayed on employee Form W-2 for 2012. Effective Date(s) Immediately Agency … that the correct return address is printed on employee Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 2012. OSC Actions OSC … of the agency addressthat will be displayed on employee Form W2 for 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1192-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan struggling to rebuild. Fifteen years later, Lower Manhattan continues to recover as it evolves into a … attacks on September 11 2001 killed 2753 people in Lower Manhattan leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshot