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Town of Augusta - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-230)
… tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 76 agricultural, senior citizen and veteran properties with exemptions and found 49 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/24/town-augusta-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-230Town of Lysander - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-221)
… Key Findings We reviewed 116 properties with agricultural, senior citizen and veteran exemptions and found 14 (12 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-lysander-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-221Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 125 agricultural, … Town of Skaneateles Real Property Tax Exemption Administration 2018M173 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173City of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… and wage costs. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $28,015,018. Key Recommendations Closely monitor … 2023. Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless it properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims Report 2013S35
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claims-followReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… the nine recommendations included in our initial report, Real Estate Portfolio ( 2013-S-23 ). Background The New York … of the nine recommendations included in our initial report Real Property Portfolio 2013S23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the Village of Alfred , City of Batavia , Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board , Village of … $464,000 or an average of $42,000 each year. Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight … of the Village of Alfred City of Batavia Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Avoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… supported, authorized by management and accurately paid in accordance with board-approved collective bargaining … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board of Education (Board) has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… Consider establishing and funding a contingency fund. Pass a resolution to approve the appropriation of fund … identify alternate funding, or lower appropriations. Pass a resolution to raise water rates prior to the adoption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6Availability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… tend to be users under the age of 30 (28 percent of that group) and those with income less than $30,000 (27 percent). … access rates improved by 11.4 percent for the latter group between 2015 and 2019. Access rates varied moderately … York State Council for Universal Broadband, an advisory group of public, private and academic partners charged with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1109
… is effective April 1, 2011 and will be processed in a separate check dated December 15, 2011 (Institution Pay … March 31, 2011 (Active, on Paid Leave of Absence, or a Military Stipend Leave) in a graded or NS equated to grade … in order for OSC to take action. Add employees who do not appear on the listing, such as: Eligible employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1109-april-2011-management-confidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-payments-llsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… they take what they are supposed to protect. Melin took advantage of his position as treasurer of the Patterson Fire … behind bars, making sure he will no longer be able to take advantage of those who put their trust in him.” According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… The city of Buffalo’s finances have stabilized in recent years because of … of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the state. “Buffalo’s finances are trending in the right direction,” said … instrumental in creating a positive fiscal outlook for Buffalo, but there are a number of red flags they should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesDiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the nation, did not meet on-time performance goals and had … n 2016 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR the largest commuter railroad in the nation did not meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our initial … of the critical functions required to protect the health and safety of foster children. For example, we found that ACS … included in our initial audit report Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care Report 2016N2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followWarren County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-102)
… information and site visits are conducted and documented in the loan files. Forward all loan modification requests to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/warren-county-local-development-corporation-revolving-loanWilliamson Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-58)
… before payment and adequately supported. Ensure documented compliance with competitive bidding statues and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/williamson-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-58Goshen Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-29)
… in the District’s training offered to the high school teaching staff. Five of the 12 recommended components of … not included in the District’s training offered to the teaching staff at the two elementary schools. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/goshen-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkTiconderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-182)
… of the fiscal year. File the District’s required AUDs with our office within 60 days of the close of the fiscal year. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/04/19/ticonderoga-joint-townvillage-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-182Village of Atlantic Beach - Cash Disbursement (2018M-253)
… $102,494, as required by the procurement policy. While New York State Village Law, Section 5-524 (Village Law) authorizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-cash-disbursement-2018m-253