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Town of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices … 1, 2010 through April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Schaghticoke is located in Rensselaer County and has 7,679 … Town of Schaghticoke Budgeting 2013M239 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239XIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… directly attributable to asset acquisition). In the case of land, ancillary costs should also be included, such as … (clearing, filling, and leveling), and the demolition of unwanted structures. In addition, costs of buildings and improvements other than the costs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsTown of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… Clerk did not maintain a complete and up-to-date record of the Board’s meetings. The Board did not conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims. Key Recommendations The Supervisor should maintain … The Board should conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims to identify any irregularities or deficiencies in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Village of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-83)
… Audit Objective Did the Village of Sherburne (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) develop realistic budgets? Audit Period February 28, … – August 29, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A village board must develop realistic budgets for financial stability, … Did the Village of Sherburne Village Board of Trustees Board develop realistic budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-83Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County and has a population of about 3,100. The … contribution rates were miscalculated, resulting in employees paying incorrect amounts for their healthcare benefits. We found errors in general fund employee payroll payments aggregating $2,484: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Town of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Spencer (Town) Board (Board) provide adequate oversight of non-payroll disbursements? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – … million during the audit period. It is the responsibility of the Board to conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35XI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the Contract Reporter, as well as the Grants Opportunity Portal , as the frequency of publication and the larger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14b-publication-grants-opportunitiesVillage of Addison – Payroll (2024M-12)
… subsequent investigation, the former Clerk-Treasurer was arrested in 2023 and charged with misappropriating funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-payroll-2024m-12Village of Delhi - Disbursements (2019M-204)
… Village’s insurance deductible with a one year conditional discharge. Key Recommendations Ensure an individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/31/village-delhi-disbursements-2019m-204XI.14.A Publication of Procurement Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Newsletter," is intended to ensure the integrity of the state procurement process by providing for regular, centralized public notice of state agency and public authority intentions to contract for goods and services in the amount of $50,000 or more in The New York State Contract Reporter . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14a-publication-procurement-opportunitiesExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… York State Public Officers Law § 73(5)(a). In settlement of the violation, the Downstate employee paid the Commission … Public Officers Law (POL) § 73(5)(a) and Downstate’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct which prohibits employees from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcCity of Yonkers – Payroll (2017M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials … 1, 2015 through February 14, 2017. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately 200,800. The City is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/02/city-yonkers-payroll-2017m-212DiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, sole trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today … from Russian companies and continued his prohibition of any further investments in them. On March 1, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, DiNapoli announced the Fund would freeze all new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsVillage of Islandia – Overtime (2023M-121)
… Islandia (Village) officials properly approved, documented and controlled overtime for employees. Key Findings Village … of the Village’s overtime was paid to the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector. The overtime paid to them was equivalent to 73 percent and 49 percent of their budgeted salaries, respectively. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-islandia-overtime-2023m-121Town of Minetto – Information Technology (2022M-9)
Determine whether Town of Minetto Town officials ensured information technology IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use access and loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/27/town-minetto-information-technology-2022m-9Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the Town’s bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the Board allowed debit cards to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Town of Lincoln - Disbursements (2022M-198)
… were supported and approved. Key Findings The Board and former Supervisor did not ensure that disbursements were adequately supported and properly approved. The former Supervisor received 13 check payments, totaling … $533,518 were improperly audited and approved by the former Supervisor rather than the Board. Thirteen claims, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-disbursements-2022m-198Village of Unadilla – Budgeting (2013M-143)
… Surplus fund balance is no longer available for use as a financing source for Village operations. The Board will be … of reducing expenditures or identifying revenues or other financing sources. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-unadilla-budgeting-2013m-143Village of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Addison (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) provided adequate financial oversight. … audit the former Clerk-Treasurer’s 1 records (see Village of Addison – Payroll (2024M-12) and Village of Addison – … Determine whether the Village of Addison Village Board of Trustees Board provided adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-board-oversight-2024m-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 1660
… Employees All employees paid by the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) who have an Agency Shop Fee … reflected on their pay stub through the end of the calendar year. Eligible new employees who have not opted to … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1660-agency-shop-fees