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Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (2017-S-88) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance has adequate systems and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s88-response.pdfHammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… plan did not include: the maximum funding goal or annual contributions for each reserve; gains or losses on the sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54Thousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… to stockrooms around the state, said stockrooms often did not scan the devices as they were supposed to on arrival. … Auditors found that stockrooms around the state could not match their records with ITSM data, with some devices … hindrances were removed and information was made available by ITS. Recommendations Among its several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityTown of Lewis – Records and Reports (2025M-17)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lewis (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-lewis-records-and-reports-2025m-17NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated … with an estimated value of $215.4 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… 2019, with an estimated value of $225.9 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “A strong … (3.5 percent). The Fund’s funded ratio of 96.1 percent is one of the strongest in the nation. DiNapoli initiated … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) overall estimated value in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year 2018-2019 was … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Fund saw steady growth in the first quarter," DiNapoli said. "New York state's … estimated value reflects benefits of $2.8 billion paid out during the first quarter. The Fund's audited value as of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… and school districts. You can view OGS contracts on its website at www.ogs.ny.gov , or register to receive email … (518) 474-6717 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ogs.ny.gov Updated 2020 … CostSaving Ideas Using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesXI.11.D Equipment and Software Maintenance Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to state agencies on: Assessing the need for equipment and … adjustment in pricing can be made as circumstances change, the contract comes up for a renewal or extension or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11d-equipment-and-software-maintenance-contractsPocatello Fire District – Board Oversight and Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2016M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the District’s … books and records. Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records. … Pocatello Fire District Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/13/pocatello-fire-district-board-oversight-and-treasurers-records-and-reportsVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… ensure that disbursements are made by the Treasurer only after such approval. Gain a full understanding of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… 2013. Background The Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District is a special act school district located … accounting records. … Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District Financial Condition 2013M360 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialSaratoga Springs City School District – Fund Balance (2016M-99)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s fund balance for the period July 1, … portion of its fund balance for its future OPEB liability to ensure the amount of the unrestricted fund balance is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/saratoga-springs-city-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-99Opinion 90-1
… CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gifts of moneys to public entities) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing gift of to another municipal corporation) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … hazardous waste facility assessments); (contributions to public entities - school district) ENVIRONMENTAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1North Greenbush Common School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-112)
… deficient claims could be paid. The District appointed a new claims auditor in October 2021. Of 50 claims reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/north-greenbush-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-112Sullivan West Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-40)
… The Sullivan West Central School District is located in Sullivan County. The District, which is governed by an … to reserves at the end of each fiscal year, resulting in real property taxes that were higher than necessary. Two … funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Review all reserve balances and determine if the amount reserved are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/15/sullivan-west-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-40Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School District – Business Office Operations (2013M-70)
… adhered to by staff for cash receipts and disbursements, payroll, purchasing, and claims processing. Furthermore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/oppenheim-ephratah-central-school-district-business-office-operationsOpinion 96-24
… concerning a fire district which has recently made the final debt service payment on a bond issue for the purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … as well as the use of certain debt proceeds. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Gloversville Enlarged School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-12)
… IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT assets. As a result, officials cannot assure … spent or safeguarded. We selected 45 IT assets to confirm their location and that they were inventoried, and 15 additional IT assets to confirm they were inventoried. We found 37 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/gloversville-enlarged-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-12