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DiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… have helped establish a stable financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh, according to a report issued … and an expanding manufacturing industry. But in order for Plattsburgh to maintain a positive financial standing, … million in 2012. This includes $25.7 million from charges for services, $9.8 million from property taxes and $4.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… pandemic has caused extraordinary economic challenges in New York with punishing, still-evolving impacts on public health, jobs, the economy and state finances. As a … than ever before, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesPainted Post Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-312)
… and did not include other items such as disbursements or canceled checks. The Board has not adopted a code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/painted-post-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsNanuet Union Free School District – Payroll (2015M-287)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over payroll … or the use of alternate work schedules to reduce the need for overtime. The Board is not given accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/nanuet-union-free-school-district-payroll-2015m-287New Woodstock Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-263)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over … which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners, is a district corporation of the … to fires but did not have statutory authority to do so. Key Recommendations Ensure that the annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/new-woodstock-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-263Medina Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-155)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s … Background The Medina Central School District is located in the Towns of Shelby and Ridgeway in Orleans County and is governed by an elected nine-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/22/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-155East Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Financial Software Access Rights (2016M-41)
… The East Syracuse Minoa Central School District is located in the Towns of Manlius, Cicero, Sullivan and Dewitt, in Onondaga County. The District, which operates seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/east-syracuse-minoa-central-school-district-financial-software-accessBuffalo Sewer Authority – Industrial Waste Section (2016M-434)
… sewer services for approximately 106,000 residential and commercial customers in the City and certain neighboring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/buffalo-sewer-authority-industrial-waste-section-2016m-434Opinion 2005-3
… (General Municipal Law §2). 3 Therefore, section 72-j does not provide authority for a school district to … to sell “any real estate … and the buildings thereon ..”, does not encompass a sale of property that it is currently … (General Municipal Law §109-b[1][b]). 6 Section 1726 does not apply here for several reasons. Section 1726 applies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-3State Police Bulletin No. SP-210
… work overtime due to events of the COVID-19 health crisis are affected. Background Pursuant to Division of the Budget … related to COVID-19 preparation and response activities are eligible. OSC Actions OSC has created the following Earns … preparation and response activities. The new Earns codes are to be substituted for the original Earns codes, as noted: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-210-reporting-overtime-related-covid-19Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities
To determine if New York City Department of Parks Recreation facilities were accessible for people with disabilities as required Our audit covered the period from January 2015 to October 2022
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… determine the extent of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Registration, … new drugs, and to study cellular functions. Additionally, in various industrial applications, radioactive materials can … and regulation of radiation and radioactive materials in New York State, outside of New York City. To fulfill these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andHalcottsville Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-190)
… members ensured that the Treasurer properly accounted for cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, … and for reviewing the Treasurer’s work to ensure that all cash receipts and disbursements are properly accounted for. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/10/halcottsville-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-190Shenendehowa Central School District – Longevity Payments (2023M-165)
… Key Recommendations Establish written procedures to ensure longevity payments for employees leaving District service are calculated according to the terms of the CBAs. Ensure CBAs include language for … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/shenendehowa-central-school-district-longevity-payments-2023m-165X.2 Guide to Vendor Management Policies – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… contracts, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and in general, process voucher payments in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) with vendors that have been successfully registered in the Statewide Vendor File and have valid New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x2-guide-vendor-management-policiesBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial report, Borough of Manhattan Community College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( … that BMCC officials should have transferred to the City of New York (City). Of 78 payments (totaling $3,136,579) paid from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followCitizens Hose Company – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2015M-157)
… provide detailed guidance for Company officials and staff on all financial operations, including cash disbursements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/12/11/citizens-hose-company-board-oversight-financial-operationsRoosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… Board did not ensure that the LOSAP was annually audited in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 181-b, or in the alternative, ensure LOSAP disclosure notes were included in the District’s annual audit. During the audit period, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Town of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s billing for sewer services provided to the Fort for the period January 1, 2014 through April 17, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and successions were selected from an automated wait list (AWL) and approved by DHCR. However, in most cases, … nor the development maintained the documentation required to confirm that tenants were selected in the order they … apartments it awarded and granted three apartments to individuals who were not on the AWL. Four of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits