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Opinion 91-45
… (performance pursuant to agreement between the town board and highway superintendent) -- Repairs … LAW, §§140, 284; TOWN LAW, §32(1): The only functions that a highway superintendent may perform are those expressly or by implication authorized or required by law, including those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45Town of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town facilities. Key … the Courthouse, such as accessible entrances to restrooms and wheelchair accessible lavatories. 30 at the Town Hall, such as signs with raised lettering and Braille at interior offices. Recommendations Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37XII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… is on file to (i) show goods and/or services provided by the vendor are in accordance with the terms and conditions … internal controls over the payment process, as required by Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6.6 of the NYCRRand described in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationNorth Amityville Fire Company – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-163-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the North Amityville Fire Company’s (Company) … were not implemented. … The purpose of our review was to assess the North Amityville Fire Companys Company progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/06/20/north-amityville-fire-company-audit-follow-2022m-163-fStockbridge Valley Central School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2014M-327)
… internal controls over payroll and leave accruals for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background … with approximately 460 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $10.2 million. … Key Recommendations There were no recommendations for this audit report. … Stockbridge Valley Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/16/stockbridge-valley-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accrualsCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Information Technology Governance (2020M-118)
… training for employees who use District IT assets. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-information-technologyVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … 1, 2011 through November 30, 2012. Background The Village of Westbury is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Ambulance and EMS Billing
Office of the New York State Comptroller, Accounting Bulletin - Ambulance and EMS Billing
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ambulance-and-ems-billing.pdfCertification Process and You
Certification Process and You
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/certification.pdfGoods and Services Checklist
Goods and Services Checklist
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/guidance/pdf/xi-2-p-checklist-goods-services-final.pdfLGAC - Directors and Officers
The New York Local Government Assistance Corporation is administered by a non-compensated, seven member Board.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/lgac-directors-and-officers.pdfReconciliations: Ledgers and Cash
Presentation from 2013 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2013-accounting-presentation.pdfFraud Prevention and Detection
Print out presentation prior to the webinar to follow along and take notes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Fraud-Prevention-and-Detection-11-15-18.pdfFraud Prevention and Detection
This session will identify steps local officials can take to help detect and prevent fraud and abuse. Participants will learn about the fraud triangle, which consists of common red flags, organizational vulnerabilities to fraud and how to minimize risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fraud-prevention-detection-080724.pdfAccounting and Reporting Manual
Accounting and Reporting Manual for Counties, Cities and Villages, Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Libraries
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/arm.pdfLong Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers (2017) - March 2018
In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst on-time performance in 18 years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2018.pdfExcel Template for Unclaimed Funds Report
You can submit Excel spreadsheets in the exact format described in the Excel File Format Instructions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/excel/reporting-sheet.xlsDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… 1.2 million people, mostly concentrated in the city of Rochester and its suburbs. In the six years since 2010, the … Technology, Engineering and Math) employment. The Rochester metro area ranked 22nd nationally for STEM job … employment in STEM fields. The economy outside of the Rochester area remains largely agricultural – producing milk, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesTown of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… was to evaluate the Clerk’s financial management practices from January 1, 2009, to May 25, 2012. Background The Town of Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with a population of 800 residents. … cash receipts totaling $20,789 for 2011 and $4,600 from January to May 2012. Key Findings Internal controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214Implementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… and implementing a unified mass transportation policy for New York City and Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, … survey information, and other factors to develop the timetable. MTA/LIRR officials also solicited customer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madison