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Town of Babylon – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Selected Town Operations (2013M-115)
… 2011 through July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Babylon is located in western Suffolk County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises five elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-babylon-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-selected-town-operationsCity of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The … reasonable. However, there were errors in the projections for expenditures that should be addressed prior to adoption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12Personal Income Tax Refunds
… refundable credits based on incorrect information, such as fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsClaryville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-167)
… activity is properly recorded and reported and that Co …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/claryville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the North Chautauqua County Water District’s … financial operations or take appropriate actions to maintain the District’s fiscal stability. As such, all … 2022. Did not enforce collection of water usage billed to Chadwick Bay Intermunicipal Water Works (CBI), resulting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi – Financial Management (2024M-21)
… reserve balances circumvents the statutory limit on surplus fund balance and resulted in a real property tax levy that was higher than needed to … or 29.5 percentage points. Improperly held $3.25 million in a debt reserve and maintained an unemployment insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/delaware-academy-central-school-district-delhi-financial-management-2024mXVII.2.B Negative Appropriation/Segregation Budgets – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Appropriations/Segregations can NOT lapse with a negative balance (where expenditures … Budget Reports > Negative Segregation Balance. The report can be viewed in Report Manager or through the Process … AppropriationsSegregations can NOT lapse with a negative balance where expenditures have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2b-negative-appropriationsegregation-budgetsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Springs Public Library , Town of Sweden , Town of Tyrone and the Town of West Union . “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/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Fremont – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-29)
Did the Town of Fremont Town Board Board conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisors Supervisor financial records and reports and did the Supervisor file the Annual Financial Report AFR with the Office of the State Comptroller OSC as required
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/05/08/town-fremont-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-29Opinion 95-25
… of provisions of section 54-a of the State Finance Law to payments provided in the aid to localities budget) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Notwithstanding … Provision of Law" (meaning of for purposes of the aid to localities budget) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §10; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Chief Fiscal Officer, the Comptroller is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money … and other vendors. The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 … to statutorily restore certain OSC oversight authority for billions of dollars in contract spending should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsHow to Report Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… credit, which is the basis for benefit eligibility and, in most cases, used in the calculation of benefits. Rev. 2/20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/how-report-days-workedTown of Cato – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2026M-34)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cato (Town) … Did the Town of Cato Town Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk timely1 and accurately record deposit remit and report all collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/07/10/town-cato-town-clerktax-collector-2026m-34Oversight of the Nourish New York Program
… the Program The COVID-19 pandemic revealed weaknesses in the State’s food supply system and caused serious economic … residents. Nourish NY was developed as a temporary program in May 2020 in response to disrupted food supply chains during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-programDiNapoli: Federal Actions Threaten New York's Farms and Food Production
… New York farmers are under increasing economic and financial … of federal policy changes, including higher tariffs, cuts to certain agricultural programs, and stricter immigration … policies, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-federal-actions-threaten-new-yorks-farms-and-food-productionContract Submission System Guide for Public Authority Users
… the System generally reflect the functions a user performs in an organization and only allows the user to complete tasks … assigned when the user is created by an Authorizer in OSC Online Services. Thereafter, a role(s) may be added or … and submit contracts and amendments for filing or approval in the CSS. Contract View Role Allows user to view the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-public-authority-usersInternal Controls Over the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s Federally Funded Programs
… internal controls to oversee and monitor the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s (GOSR) federally funded programs … is a component of HCR. In October 2022, the permanent Office of Resilient Homes and Communities was created, which … internal controls to oversee and monitor the Governors Office of Storm Recoverys GOSR federally funded programs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/internal-controls-over-governors-office-storm-recoverys-federally-funded-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… either were not notified or were informed late. New York City Department of Buildings (DOB): Oversight of Sidewalk Sheds (2019-N-9) DOB is responsible for regulating … buildings and construction sites in the city including sidewalk sheds, temporary structures installed to protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… Defined benefit plans provide several advantages over the 401(k)-style plans offered by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Purpose To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) has taken action to … law firms and to minimize unbillable toll transactions. The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 to August 20, … To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority has taken action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms