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Local Government Management Guide Reserve Funds
This guide describes the types of reserve funds that local governments and school districts can establish and maintain. In general, reserve funds have specific intended purposes and requirements as set forth in law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/reserve-funds.pdfCayuga County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-5)
The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/cayuga-county-2024-CT-5.pdfHomeless Outreach Program at Penn Station, Grand Central, and Outlying Stations Within New York City
… and the outlying Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) stations within New York City and whether the MTA has … responsibility of not only the MTA, but also Amtrak and NJ Transit. MTA’s contract with BRC at this station is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/23/homeless-outreach-program-penn-station-grand-central-and-outlying-stations-within-new-yorkDiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… of the largest business districts in the world. Demand for space led citywide office sector property values to more than … remains uncertain as employers assess future use of the space. The city should closely monitor trends in the sector … on tax revenues.” Questions over the configuration of space and a potential uptick in per-worker square footage may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicCity of Peekskill – Financial Condition (2014M-105)
… were effectively managing the City’s fund balance for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013. … City Common Council. Budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $35.3 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/06/20/city-peekskill-financial-condition-2014m-105Social Security Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
… will be reduced by one-half (50 percent) of the primary Social Security benefit — regardless of whether you are actually collecting a benefit from Social Security. The primary Social Security benefit is the … PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/social-security-adjustmentDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… protect the New York State Retirement System.” William H. Walsh Jr. retired from the New York State Department of … a reduced monthly retirement benefit so his wife, Mary L. Walsh, would continue to receive payments if he died before her. William Walsh died in October 2005. Mary Walsh died in December 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-579
… Purpose To inform agencies of raise eligibility and automatic processing and to provide agencies with the … Annual and Hourly PSC employees in Bargaining Units AJ, GA, TC, T8, CA, CB, and CE who meet the eligibility … who are Active or on Paid Leave in Bargaining Units AJ, GA, TC, T8, CA, CB, and CE shall receive a General Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-579-2017-professional-staff-congress-psc-general-salaryDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… on formal board actions and were not made available for public review in a timely manner. Town of Saugerties – … $91,979, did not comply with the town’s purchasing policy. For example, town officials paid a contractor $46,500 to clear debris for the highway department without competitive bidding or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsElection Form for 25 Year Retirement Plan Section 384 (PF5095)
To elect to contribute under Section 384 (if an employer has adopted it), which permits retirement after 25 years of creditable service, firefighters, police or officers of fire departments or police departments use form PF5095.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/pf5095.pdfKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… officials secured user account access to the network and shared network folders to help safeguard personal, private … adequately secure user account access to the network and shared network folders to help safeguard PPSI. As a result, … of unauthorized access to the network and PPSI stored on shared network folders. In addition to sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andTown of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… practices. Safeguarded computerized assets and data. Key Findings The Board: Adopted unrealistic budgets and … (IT) control weaknesses confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets that reflect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232XIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… Monthly Reporting Requirement Pursuant to §107 of the State Finance Law, the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance is required to publish in the State Register, on or before the last day … state officer or board. This includes, but is not limited to agency revenue collection accounts, cash advance accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliations2021 Fall Conference - Bureau of State Payroll Services
… Webex: Join Now Invite: Add to Calendar Webex Meeting Login Simulator - This simulator allows users to practice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/2021-fall-conference-bureau-state-payroll-servicesReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2011
New York City’s economy is recovering from the recession at a faster pace than the nation and the rest of New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-14-2011.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - December 2010
New York City’s economy is recovering from the recession at a faster pace than the nation and the rest of New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2011.pdfThe Continued Decline in Affordable Housing in New York City - June 2013
This report is the third issued by the Office of the State Comptroller since 2009 concerning affordable housing in New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2014.pdfImplementation of the Security Guard Act (2019-S-42)
To determine whether the Department of State is adequately monitoring and enforcing the requirements for security guards under the Security Guard Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s42.pdfMitchell-Lama Vacancies (2020-N-2)
To determine whether the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development is ensuring that vacant apartments at Mitchell-Lama developments are filled timely.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20n2.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2019-S-65)
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s65.pdf