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Hampton Bays Union Free School District - Claims Processing (2018M-68)
… purchase orders. The purchasing agent approved 34 percent of the purchases tested, or 74 invoices for $19,845, after … ordered. Key Recommendations Enforce the District’s policy of not allowing confirming purchase orders. Develop … procedures and/or a policy governing employees’ use of the District’s Amazon Prime (Amazon) account. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2018m-68DiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding the arrest of Terry Williams for alleged theft of fuel from the Town of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement regarding the arrest of Terry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesIX.7.D Cost Allocation – IX. Federal Grants
… of payroll costs across various federal projects. In addition, certain non-personal services may also be … can reasonably be assignable to such cost objective in accordance with relative benefits received. Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7d-cost-allocationVillage of Red Hook - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2019M-101)
… with statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged the services of a contractor to assist the Treasurer with her duties. … statute. Village officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendation, but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-clerk-treasurers-duties-2019m-101Croton-Harmon Union Free School District - Professional Services (2019M-51)
… Use competitive methods to select seven of 25 professional service providers who were paid $128,205 during the audit period. Have written agreements for four professional service providers who were paid $58,409 during the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/croton-harmon-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2019m-51Village of Fort Johnson – Claims Processing (2016M-324)
… 2016. Background The Village of Fort Johnson is located in the Town of Amsterdam in Montgomery County and has approximately 490 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-fort-johnson-claims-processing-2016m-324Opinion 90-33
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … subject to village board approval and applicable civil service requirements (see Montero v Lum , 68 NY2d 253, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… approach to fulfilling this key responsibility. The size and complexity of local government or school district … in record retention schedules. 3 Depending on the size and complexity of your local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorCity of Troy – Budget Review (B18-5-8)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue … City of Troy Budget Review B1858 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b18-5-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 921
… tax. All employee payroll expenses of agencies located in downstate New York (in the MCTD) are subject to the tax. Employee payroll expenses of agencies located in upstate New York (outside of the MCTD) also are subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/921-metropolitan-commuter-transportation-mobility-taxComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Reports Trump Administration Will Withdraw From Paris Agreement
… it is the direction the rest of the world is headed. If news reports are accurate, the administration's plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-reports-trump-administration-will-withdraw-paris-agreementComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Marilla , Village of Round Lake , Village of Shortsville and Village of Suffern . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York … Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is an excellent example of … efforts of our partners and are pleased to have assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. Jones’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsOpinion 89-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … shall be a charge against the appropriate city, town, village or school district. We expressed the view in 1982 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (Warren County) Duties for processing tenant rents were not adequately segregated … was not always deposited in a timely manner and receipts for rent were not issued to apartment complex tenants. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Kingsbury – Multiyear Planning for Fund Balance and Reserves (2025M-66)
… that allows decision-makers, such as town boards (boards), to set long-term priorities, work toward goals several years … provide taxpayers with information about why resources have been set aside. The Board is responsible for the overall … and improving the Town’s capital assets over time would have been more transparent to the Town’s residents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-kingsbury-multiyear-planning-fund-balance-and-reserves-2025m-66State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , City of Jamestown and the Town of Warwarsing . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … for collection rates. The city collected $110,000 in revenues for 4,367 violations from January 2011 through … January 2011, the city could receive approximately $83,000 in additional revenue. City of Jamestown – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTuition Assistance Program – CUNY York College
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background York College (York) is a … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid awards certify student eligibility. For … incorrectly certified some students as eligible for State financial aid awards. Incorrect certifications include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/tuition-assistance-program-cuny-york-collegeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… made as authorized or for an appropriate purpose. City of White Plains – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training … risk that collections could have been lost or stolen. Village of Lindenhurst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (Suffolk County) None of the village’s 240 total employees and six elected officials were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in the most economical manner and in the best interest of the taxpayers. District officials paid $1.2 million to six … technology contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of services. Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (Saratoga County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits