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Village of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… July 7, 2017. Background The Village of Alfred is located in the Town of Alfred in Allegany County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236City of Jamestown – Financial Condition (2016M-298)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through August 19, 2016. … City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016 fiscal year total approximately $35.1 million. … and Director of Financial Services did not properly budget for, and the Mayor did not ensure that the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-jamestown-financial-condition-2016m-298Town of Stephentown – Records and Reports (2012M-209)
… 31, 2011. Background The Town of Stephentown is located in Rensselaer County, and has a population of approximately … accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in a timely manner. Perform complete and accurate monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-stephentown-records-and-reports-2012m-209Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-88)
… We found: 30 assets totaling more than $104,000 did not have required asset tags. Eight assets totaling more than … $18,600 were found at different locations than shown on the inventory list. Key Recommendations Ensure that … ONC BOCES officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2021/07/30/otsego-northern-catskills-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2021mFrankfort Hill Volunteer Fire Company - Financial Activities (2020M-47)
… Key Findings The bylaws provided limited guidance on financial responsibilities and the Board did not establish … records. Ensure claims are audited before payment and have adequate supporting documentation. Ensure cash receipts … Company officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/06/12/frankfort-hill-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesSalmon River Central School District – Foster Care Student Tuition (2022M-168)
… District (District) officials accurately paid tuition for foster care students enrolled at other school districts. Key … District officials did not accurately pay tuition for foster care students enrolled care students enrolled at other … foster care student tuition payments, which resulted in over- and underpayments. Key Recommendations Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/10/salmon-river-central-school-district-foster-care-student-tuition-2022mSpackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
… not always seek competition or comply with the District’s procurement policy when procuring professional services. As … ago. However, the insurance should have been competitively bid every three years. Key Recommendations The Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2021m-89Port Byron Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … 2013. Background The Port Byron Central School District is located in the Village of Port Byron and the Towns of … the Town of Savannah in Wayne County. The District, which is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/03/port-byron-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-71City of Middletown – Payroll and Leave Benefits (2024M-26)
… at another municipality. City officials made $99,761 in vacation buyout payments that were not in accordance with City collective bargaining agreements … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the City’s response letter. … Determine whether City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/09/city-middletown-payroll-and-leave-benefits-2024m-26Cost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… billing statements, withholding statements, and so on. If retiree contributions are not required, consider … Simply crosscheck the social security numbers listed on the bill to those already identified as eligible. Remove …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … district developed budgets that were reasonable and based on historical or known expenditures. District officials have … made to professional service providers. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… billion in total outstanding debt in 2018, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … its ability to take on critical infrastructure projects. When a local government issues debt, it should have a … Annual debt service costs for schools are partially reimbursed through state building aid, which offset about 69 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offXI.2.B Contract Numbering – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has defined certain formatting requirements for New York State Contract Identifiers to ensure that contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2b-contract-numberingDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… to invest approximately $385,000 into a Hicksville-based company owned by co-defendant Kevin Brody, Conmac Funding … Eckstein claimed that Conmac Funding was an insurance company, and her money had to be paid back in installments. … the elderly victim reported the incident to officials. A search warrant executed by NCDA investigators, the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeOpinion 89-24
… board member does not have a conflict of interest pursuant to Article 18 of the General Municipal Law solely by virtue … board member. Initially, we note that it is our policy not to render opinions to one municipality or school district concerning the powers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-24State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … properly allocated among the various programs funded by New York City, New York state, and other sources. For the three fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Review of First Quarter State Revenue Collections
… of the Budget (DOB) projections, largely reflecting growth in business tax collections and increased personal income tax (PIT) receipts in June, according to a report on state finances issued today … to improve after April’s decline, and the state is now in a relatively strong cash position,”DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-releases-review-first-quarter-state-revenue-collectionsDiNapoli: Oil Spill Fund Reaches New Agreements With St. Lawrence County
… "By working hand-in-hand with local government officials, my office can help turn contaminated property and abandoned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-oil-spill-fund-reaches-new-agreements-st-lawrence-countyChurchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… policies? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – February 10, 2025 Understanding the Program Generally, school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18Opinion 98-11
… AND ASSESSMENTS -- Interest and Penalties (where last day of interest-free period falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§925, 925-a; GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §25-a: When the … on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the penalty-free period is automatically extended to the next business day and a real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-11