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Town of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B25-4-7)
… an independent evaluation of the Town’s preliminary 2026 budget. Background Based on our review, we determined … revenues to fund recurring expenditures. Key Findings The 2026 preliminary budget includes an estimate for Health … could nearly deplete the Town’s general fund by the end of 2026. The 2026 preliminary budget includes a tax levy for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/07/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b25-4-7DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… they are. My audits have shown an increased risk of waste and abuse by these entities, sometimes leaving … provide water delivery and sewer systems, manage solid waste, maintain parking structures, and manage public … agencies (IDAs), urban renewal agencies, water, sewer, solid waste authorities and housing authorities. About 279 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B25-7-3)
… each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the municipality or school district is authorized to issue the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/11/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b25-7-3Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B25-6-4)
… was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 202526 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/11/village-suffern-budget-review-b25-6-4Opinion 89-31
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) REFERENDUM-- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) CHARTERS -- City Charters (right to hold recall election) LOCAL LAWS -- Recall Election (authority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31State Agencies Bulletin No. 1135
… adjustment. Earnings Code Description BOT Marine Off Road Pay COM Command Payment EXD Expanded Duty Pay HZM Hazard … by -.01923: Earnings Code Description BOT Marine Off Road Pay COM Command Payment EXD Expanded Duty Pay HZM Hazard … by -.01923. Earnings Code Description ABT Adj Marine Off Road Pay ACM Adjust Command Pay AED Adjust Expanded Duty AHZ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1135-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-agency-police-services-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 1131
… Purpose To notify users of normal and holiday availability of payroll applications for February … Date(s) February 2012 through January 2013 Normal and Holiday Availability of Payroll Applications Normal … To notify users of normal and holiday availability of payroll applications for February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1131-availability-payroll-applications-payserv-ps-query-control-dOpinion 92-1
… corporations, such as industrial development agencies, urban renewal agencies, public housing authorities and many … development agencies; General Municipal Law, §559[4], re: urban renewal agencies; Public Housing Law, §49, re: public … substantially, the municipality would be obligated to release to the contractor securities having a market value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1Opinion 94 - 23
… shall be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded. [Emphasis added]. Thus, section 170(1) … shall be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded. [Emphasis added]. Under section 170(2), … shall be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded. * * * Under this section, joint town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23Accounts Payable Advisory No. 5
… Making Payments to the United States Postal Service (USPS) and related postal services, such as Pitney Bowes … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable for USPS and related postal services may delay payment crediting. … For information on how to process payments to the USPS and related postal services, including specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/5-complex-entity-payments-postageControls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds
… of Finance accurately accounts for Court, Trust and Bail funds. This audit covered from January 1, 2011 through … Department of Finance (Finance). These moneys include bail postings made on behalf of defendants, trust funds from … a computerized accounting ledger for Court, Trust and Bail funds. According to Finance's records, as of December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-fundsFinancial Literacy
… empowers New Yorkers with skills knowledge and education to make informed decisions with their money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/financial-literacyWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B24-7-2)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2024-25 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/05/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b24-7-2Town of Baldwin – Claims Auditing (2023M-113)
… did not always properly audit claims before approving them for payment. Due to insufficient documentation, we were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-baldwin-claims-auditing-2023m-113X.7 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES A Customer is an entity providing or owing monies to the State or one of its Business Units. Business Units use Customers in … A Customer is an entity providing or owing monies to the State or one of its Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7-overviewWyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B22-7-1)
… is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found … provide an independent evaluation of the proposed budget for 202223 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b22-7-1IX.10.A Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Purpose and Scope – IX. Federal Grants
… collection procedures. The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 provides that any non-tax debt or claim owed to an agency of the federal government that remains unpaid for a period of 180 days shall be referred to the U.S. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10a-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-purpose-and-scopeInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Purpose To determine if the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) inspects its highway bridges and repairs defects. The audit covers the … is identified during an inspection, NYSTA must notify the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) within one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsEdwards-Knox Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-92)
… (District) claimed all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled. Key Findings The District did not claim any Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled. District officials: Did not claim Medicaid … have realized revenue totaling about $25,000. Believed it was not cost-effective to file Medicaid claims but could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/edwards-knox-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-92Constitutional Amendment
… in determining current local debt limitation. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendment