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DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… Levy Growth Factors Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearRombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… a financial advisor to act as custodian of the District’s funds, instead of a bank or trust company as required by General Municipal Law. The Board … related documents. The Board also should adopt a plan and trust document, engage an actuary and enter into contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Conclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The lack of effective controls over travel and conference expenses will create an opportunity for … the risk of abuse (or fraud) occurring in travel and conference expenses. Managers should also be familiar with the requirements imposed by law on travel and conference expenses. Some of the more significant types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… 24, 2019 through August 29, 2019. About the Program NFTA is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyMedicaid Program – Medicare Part D Clawback Payments
… Medicare and Medicaid (“dual-eligibles”). The Department is required to make a monthly payment (referred to as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-medicare-part-d-clawback-paymentsTown of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Justice was properly … January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Lebanon is located in Madison County and has a population … Town of Lebanon Justice Court 2013M247 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Village of Suffern - Budget Review (B20-6-2)
… expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-suffern-budget-review-b20-6-2Travel Advisory No. 11
… (Effective July 29, 2019) Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following sections in … Allowed Values for Processing Payments in SFS - Expense Types Added the following expense types: Due to State Offset Due to State Adjustment XIII.10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/11-gfo-updates-employee-expense-reimbursementsTown of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… and money on hand. Provide the Board with her records for audit, as required by Town Law Section 123. The issues … and accountabilities, and provide records to the Board for audit. Town officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Cheektowaga Central School District - Capital Project Management (2022M-90)
… pricing. As a result, the District may have paid more than if the Board and District officials had awarded the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/16/cheektowaga-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2022m-90DiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… account. Bunn, 49, was sentenced to time served and full restitution, which he paid today in Queens County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsPutnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-2)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services … rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/03/29/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-2Stay Informed – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… of retirement topics. Sign up for E-News , our email newsletter, for the latest NYSLRS news and information. Read your member newsletter, The Sentinel , for current retirement information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/stay-informedTown of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… manner. As a result, there was an increased risk for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139Town of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… had an obligation to pay. Although the Supervisor, who is a member of the Town’s Board of Ethics, had concerns with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142Housing Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In 2024, there were 1 million New Yorkers benefitting … from subsidized housing programs statewide, according to HUD.The three most significant programs were Housing Choice … tied to the unit or building. Based on average monthly HUD expenditures per unit, HUD subsidies totaled $10.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/housing-assistanceHammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… written multiyear financial and capital plans, and their budgeting practice of consistently appropriating $1.4 million … gains or losses on the sale of investments or detail the total interest earned; permitted uses of excess reserve … as noted in Appendix A, the District generally agreed with our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2024M-148)
… Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/11/21/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2024m-148Village of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Addison (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) … provided adequate financial oversight. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate financial oversight, obtain periodic financial reports, monitor the budget, investigate budget and revenue anomalies reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-board-oversight-2024m-8DiNapoli Announces Elliott Auerbach to Oversee Local Government Division
… Auerbach as deputy comptroller for the Division of Local Government and School Accountability. Auerbach will head the … Auerbach as deputy comptroller for the Division of Local Government and School Accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-announces-elliott-auerbach-oversee-local-government-division