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Copiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2019M-225)
… and cash disbursements were adequately supported and for legitimate District purposes. Key Findings The Board did … paid without an invoice attached to the claims. The checks for 39 payments totaling $141,904 were deposited between one … to those authorized by law and ensure they are presented for audit at the next regular Board meeting. Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2019m-225County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) adequately planned for the acquisition of the Oneonta Rail Yards property (Rail Yards). Key Findings … COIDA did not adequately plan for the 2017 acquisition of the Rail Yards. The property was acquired based on a $6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. Background … Village’s budgeted water fund expenditures were $862,000 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311Rome City School District – Multiyear Planning (2021M-144)
… to develop the plans, additional information and analysis is needed. For example, officials: Reviewed historical trends … deficits in future fiscal years or assess the impact of the operating deficits on fund balance and reserves. … operational expenses, resulting in a projected budget gap of about $3 million in 2025-26. A comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/rome-city-school-district-multiyear-planning-2021m-144State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were unaware that employees were accessing websites for nonbusiness purposes because they did not routinely … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Rockville Centre Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-28)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Must … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19Town of Dover – Fire Protection and Ambulance Services (2016M-413)
… companies that provide emergency services to the Town for the period January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. … its fire protection district and with an ambulance company for basic life support ambulance services. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $4.7 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dover-fire-protection-and-ambulance-services-2016m-413Byron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… related to online banking and information technology for the period July 1, 2013 through June 6, 2014. Background … with approximately 1.040 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year total approximately $21.3 … The District unnecessarily has online banking access for all if its bank accounts. District officials do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/byron-bergen-central-school-district-online-banking-and-informationCollege of Staten Island - Examination of Fast Track MK LLC
… if the College conducted an appropriate procurement for the goods provided by Fast Track and submitted an appropriate claim for payment to our Office for those goods. Background The College procured brackets, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/05/college-staten-island-examination-fast-track-mk-llcSUNY Bulletin No. SU-356
… bulletin is to provide agencies with the Process Change for SUNYs Voluntary 403b Savings Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-356-process-change-sunys-voluntary-403b-savings-planTiconderoga Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-154)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2010, through December 31, 2012. … that the Board adopted budgets that limited costs and tax increases. The Board balanced its budgets with appropriations … update a multiyear financial plan to provide a framework for future budgets and facilitate the District’s management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/ticonderoga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-154East Aurora Union Free School District – High School Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2016M-163)
… extra-classroom activity funds were properly accounted for during the period July 1, 2014 through June 13, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $31 … inadequate because it did not provide specific guidance for financial management and recordkeeping. The ECA fund had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/24/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-high-school-extra-classroomOdessa-Montour Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-71)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through February 2, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $15.5 … limit. The District does not have a policy or formal plan for its six reserves. The District did not develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/odessa-montour-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-71State Agencies Bulletin No. 238
… Report will be mailed to agencies with the Auditor and Salary Determination Correction Reports. In the following pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/238-abolished-and-inactivated-nystep-positionsObtaining Information about a Member’s Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… State and Local Retirement System 110 State Street Albany, NY 12244-0001 New York State and Local Retirement System 59 Maiden Lane — 31st Floor or 30th Floor New York, NY 10038 Rev. 2/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/obtaining-information-about-members-benefitsTown of Rutland – Water and Sewer Charges (2025M-30)
… Of 81 customer account billing adjustments tested for 2022 and 2023, 80 adjustments totaling $57,083 were not … totaling $5,808 had no documented reason or support for the adjustments. In addition: The Board did not formally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-rutland-water-and-sewer-charges-2025m-30DiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… percent. DiNapoli’s report credits a wide range of actions for tackling foreclosure problems on all fronts. For example, actions taken by the UCS have helped speed the … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… obtained the required number of bids, quotes or request for proposals for seven purchases totaling $102,494, as required by the … there are no procedures to provide a review of timecards for office staff and supervisors. In addition, village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/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. … these records off site, making the information unavailable for public inspection during reasonable times as required by … (Oswego County) Town officials did not seek competition for purchases from 23 vendors totaling $455,638. A board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… $3 billion annually. System Administration is responsible for establishing policies that are in compliance with … requirements and through higher dollar thresholds for specific purchasing requirements. System Administration … consistently follow some of these procurement policies. For example, of 924 procurements we reviewed, 97 in the $500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practices