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Out-of-State Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/out-state-ordersNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (2022-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Samaritan) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n6.pdfCity of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… Common Council is the City’s legislative branch. John Whalen was a City employee for 39 years. He was … to his operation of the Department. On April 11, 2013, John Whalen was charged with grand larceny in the second … on this account and the bank statements were mailed to his home address. Even though the account was titled in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… The state Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent … need to be watched closely by the state so patient care is not jeopardized, nurses are not overworked and employers are complying with the law. The … The state Department of Labor DOL does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesReview of the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC)
… Background On April 28, 2014, the Department made a $16,250.00 advance payment to the LDC. On June 9, 2014, the … the LDC needed to demonstrate that the entire $65,000.00 in expenses was incurred during the contract period for work … Findings The LDC was able to substantiate only $4,284.09 in expenses under the contract. As a result, we rejected a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/24/review-local-development-corporation-laurelton-rosedale-and-springfield-gardens-ldcSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on September 19, 2014,determined whether the Department … card transactions. We also found ITS did not comply with State cybersecurity policies and did not establish adequate … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… Purpose To assess the effectiveness of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s administration of Public Housing Modernization Program (Program) funds awarded to selected public housing authorities located outside of New York City. Our … To assess the effectiveness of the Division of Housing and Community Renewals administration of Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli Announces Sale of $540 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… Quality (1972), Environmental Quality (1986), Clean Water/Clean Air (1996), Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation (2005), Smart Schools (2014), and Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs (2022), and will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-540-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli Announces Scheduled Sale of $541M State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… the details of the upcoming New York state General Obligation bond issue totaling $541.1 million. A competitive … million to refund a portion of certain outstanding General Obligation bonds to reduce the state’s debt service costs. … $209.1 million of outstanding New York state General Obligation Bonds. The Series 2025C Tax-Exempt Refunding Bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-scheduled-sale-541m-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsVillage of East Syracuse – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2023M-79)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of East Syracuse (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) adequately monitored cash … audit village east syracuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-east-syracuse-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2023m-79Village of Holley – Financial Condition of the Water and Sewer Funds (2014M-334)
Village of Holley Financial Condition of the Water and Sewer Funds 2014M334
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/03/village-holley-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2014m-334VendRep System Guide for Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of Contracts Users
… York State Contracting Entity users. As an OSC auditor you can: Review questionnaires that have been electronically … a questionnaire Review contract data VendRep System Online Help contains the instructional guidance and information … to the user when the mouse is hovered over the name. View My Assigned Roles Hover the mouse over your name found in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-office-state-comptroller-bureau-contracts-usersVillage of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… audit of all claims against the Village, before they are paid, ensuring that each claim has sufficient supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationDiNapoli Announces Sale of $634 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… 2021A Tax-Exempt Bonds to Bank of America Securities, Inc. with a true interest cost bid of 1.181430 percent; Series 2021B Taxable Bonds Bidding Group 1 to Bank of America Securities, Inc. with a true … 1.518702 percent; and Series 2021B Taxable Bonds Bidding Group 2 to Morgan Stanley & Co, LLC with a true interest cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-634-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… Schools (2014). The Series 2021A Tax-Exempt Bonds will mature over 14 years. The net proceeds of $77.5 million of … Obligation bonds. The Series 2021B Taxable Bonds will mature over 21 years. The bonds are expected to be awarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsVillage of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… plus 50 percent of certain permit fees. This type of arrangement is usually indicative of an independent contractor relationship. Requests for payment are submitted monthly by voucher. The Building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Town of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… evaluate the Town’s financial condition of the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2011, to September … the 2012 fiscal year was $7.3 million; the budget for the highway fund was about $3 million. Key Findings The Board did … unreserved fund balance of approximately $748,000, and the highway fund had a deficit unreserved fund balance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… January 1, 2009, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is located in Clinton County and has … Town of Black Brook Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216Town of Blooming Grove – Board Oversight of Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2014M-360)
… 17, 2014. Background The Town of Blooming Grove is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/04/town-blooming-grove-board-oversight-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2014m-360Overview of Governmental Accounting
This session will familiarize local officials with the accounting process for municipalities and some of the unique elements of governmental accounting. It will include an overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Uniform Accounting System, measurement focus and encumbrances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-governmental-accounting-022824.pdf