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City of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed … 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the Act), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the … as of December 31, 2013. The Act requires the City to submit to the State Comptroller each year, beginning January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7Controlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… [pdf] , Saratoga Springs City School District [pdf] , and Williamsville Central School District [pdf] . Purpose of … those school district officials with a business need (i.e., operations, instruction, management and evaluation) and … the process or written documentation requirements for grade changes. Grade changes tested that were made by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021-22. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 authorizes the City to issue debt not to … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe – Claims Auditing (2025M-107)
… Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims … required. Although we determined that the 79 claims were for proper District expenditures, the claims were paid … or confirmation that all claims were supported and for valid and legal purposes. In addition, the lack of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/rotterdam-fire-district-number-7-schonowe-claims-auditing-2025m-107Town of Wethersfield – Capital Project (2025M-46)
… 1, 2020 – March 5, 2025 We extended our audit period to November 1, 2007 to review Board meeting minutes related to the capital project. Understanding the Audit Area The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-wethersfield-capital-project-2025m-46State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Hancock Fire Department – Audit Follow-Up (2018M-236-F) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Poughkeepsie Housing Authority , Town of Sheldon , Walton Fire District and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal … funds or develop a multiyear financial plan. Walton Fire District – Financial Operations (Delaware County) … Poughkeepsie Housing Authority Town of Sheldon Walton Fire District and the City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits has … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance for water and sewer billing and collection. Village of … accrual of vacation time and could make the village liable for large payouts for unused vacation time. The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… setting a new record, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overtime hours … of New York (CUNY) and the Office of Children and Family Services increased more than 67% and 40%, … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… nursing graduates still remain below 2021 levels, new student enrollment grew year-over-year in 2023. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitalsState Police Bulletin No. SP-209
… Seniority Payment. OSC Actions The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has created the following new Additional … employees in BU62, the agency must submit the following information on the Additional Pay page using Earnings Code … Date level of Earnings Code S08 and enter the following information: Effective Date: Last date in eligible position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-209-new-state-police-8-year-seniority-payment-investigators-and-seniorDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… P. DiNapoli today announced employer contributions rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26. Employers’ average … rates will increase from 15.2% to 16.5% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 31.2% to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26DiNapoli Commends Legislature for Passing Bill to Modernize Banking Development District Program and Expand Access to Capital in Underserved Communities
… ensuring that every community in New York has access to fair, reliable, and community‑centered banking.” "If a … a bank branch in underserved communities. As of June 2026, the State Comptroller’s office has deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-commends-legislature-passing-bill-modernize-banking-development-district-program-and-expandState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were … to show the extent of the work performed or the results of the audit and identify that certain records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… it is often more convenient for them to pay with a credit card than to fill out a procurement request form and … and necessary expenses, local governments must have both a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in … best practices below as a reference for adopting a strong credit card policy and developing sensible internal controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudSpecial Disability Benefits – New Career Plan
… the transmission of this disease), tuberculosis or hepatitis after contact with members of the public. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-disability-benefitsSpecial Disability Benefits – Career Plan
… fluids that may have involved the transmission of this disease), tuberculosis or hepatitis after contact with … public. Firefighters who are permanently disabled by heart disease, certain types of cancer or lung disease, but passed a physical examination upon entry to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/special-disability-benefitsSpecial Disability Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… fluids that may have involved the transmission of this disease), tuberculosis or hepatitis after contact with … public. Firefighters who are permanently disabled by heart disease, certain types of cancer or lung disease, but passed a physical examination upon entry to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/special-disability-benefitsSpecial Disability Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… the transmission of this disease), tuberculosis or hepatitis after contact with members of the public. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/special-disability-benefits