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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B25-4-7)
… an independent evaluation of the Town’s preliminary 2026 budget. Background Based on our review, we determined … revenues to fund recurring expenditures. Key Findings The 2026 preliminary budget includes an estimate for Health … could nearly deplete the Town’s general fund by the end of 2026. The 2026 preliminary budget includes a tax levy for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/07/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b25-4-7Extra-Classroom Activity (2015-MR-5)
… charges of a board of education (Board), for, by or in the name of a school, student body or any subdivision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/extra-classroom-activity-2015-mr-5Department of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… December 31, 2013. Background Each county Department of Social Services (Department) is responsible for providing … temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service and financial needs to assist them with … lives. The Departments provide and manage a wide range of social welfare programs. To accomplish their missions, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1School of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… To determine whether there was fraud, waste, or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts. Background The City University of New York … To determine whether there was fraud waste or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accountsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Salem Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The district's … contract pricing for the 16 school buses they purchased in 2012-13 and 2013-14. In addition, the board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 89-46
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Eligibility (U.S. citizenship) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Board (members must be U.S. citizens) TOWN LAW, … who is not a U.S. citizen may not be a member of a town planning board. You ask whether a person who otherwise … of the United States may serve as a member of the town planning board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Rensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
Rensselaer City School District Internal Controls Over ExtraClassroom Activity Funds 2013M153
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Firefighters’ and the Volunteer Ambulance Workers’ Benefit Laws. We performed our audit pursuant to legislative mandates … amount of expenses incurred in the administration of these Laws. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2011 through … is to ensure that employees who are unable to work due to injury or illness are compensated under programs covering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and … are required to determine whether services can be provided in-house before proceeding to contract, the agencies were not … and we found such documentation was often not prepared. In addition, the MTA did not have a requirement to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1078
… will now be able to make both before and/or after tax (Roth) contributions to the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan. … HELPLINE representative in order to facilitate after tax (Roth) contribution transactions. The plan intends to allow employees to facilitate Roth contribution transactions via the secure portion of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1078-nys-deferred-compensation-plan-after-tax-roth-contributionsAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
The purpose of this performance audit is to determine whether the Workers Compensation Board Board has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-fiscal-year-ended-march-31-2014DiNapoli: Ralph Lauren Should Ensure Human and Worker Rights are Upheld in its Operations
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in support of a shareholder proposal presented at Ralph Lauren’s annual shareholders meeting in Manhattan today. The proposal, filed by the AFL-CIO, urges … how it handles potential and actual human rights risks in its operations and supply chain. “The devastating loss of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-ralph-lauren-should-ensure-human-and-worker-rights-are-upheld-its-operationsMedicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Follow-Up)
… determined that if the Department adjusted its Medicaid fees for these services to the averages of other comparable … the Department implement controls to prevent Medicaid reimbursement for excessive routine dental services and reassess the fees paid for them. Key Finding Department officials made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/medicaid-payments-excessive-dental-services-followCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-15-14)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-15-14DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued fiscal stress scores today for the 17 cities in New York that have fiscal years ending … city of Amsterdam failed to file its financial information for the 2014 fiscal year and could not be classified. To … September, DiNapoli will release the updated fiscal scores for all counties, towns and the majority of cities in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
… review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024-25. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 authorizes the City to issue debt not to exceed $8.3 million to liquidate … and other matters that should be reviewed by the Mayor and Council. City officials did not implement all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/13/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b24-5-5National Directory of New Hires Data Security
… has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. Our audit covered the period … As part of managing these programs, OTDA obtains National Directory of New Hires (Directory) data provided by the Office of Child Support … has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… who require a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate. Affected Employees: Employees who are: Newly … The IRS released the new Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate , and Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax … Bulletin No. 1800.1 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate and PayServ Federal Tax Page dated February 4, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Former Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in … Former Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26285 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft