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East Ramapo Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-141)
… Budgeted expenditures for the fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13 were $199 million and $191 million, respectively. Key Findings The District has … the budget note. However, the sale was delayed due to a lawsuit filed with the State Education Department (SED). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/19/east-ramapo-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-141Town of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… by diesel or unleaded gasoline. The Town receives a fleet discount by purchasing fuel from a national gas station …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171Newark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… and services may not have been procured economically and in the best interest of taxpayers. We reviewed 30 purchases … of our audit, officials obtained a credit for this amount from the vendor. Seek competition for four of five … service providers paid $133,346 during our audit period. In addition, policies and procedures were inadequate and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60Town of Hamburg - Finance Office (2023M-109)
… report – pdf] Audit Objectives Determine whether the Town of Hamburg’s (Town’s) Finance Office credit card … supported and for proper Town purposes. Determine whether the Town’s Finance Office payroll was accurate and supported. Key Findings The Town Board (Board) and Town officials did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-hamburg-finance-office-2023m-109Gates Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-10)
… and capital needs, which inhibited the Board and officials from effectively managing finances and addressing future operating and capital needs. In addition, the Board’s ability to assess the effect of … written long-term financial and capital plans to be used in conjunction with the budget process. Maintain reasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/06/07/gates-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-10Rye City School District – Payroll (2024M-2)
… not being made aware of what the District expects to incur in overtime costs and the budgets are not transparent … Recorded $409,391 as salaries, which precluded officials from monitoring overtime expenditures because they did not … policies and procedures. Paid six employees $2,097 in overtime wages without proper supporting documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/rye-city-school-district-payroll-2024m-2Smithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Smithfield in Madison County. The District, which is governed by an … the exception of those that are allowed by law to be paid in advance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… December 31, 2022 ending bank statement balances differed from the ending cash balances in the accounting records by $638,485.The Board also used unrealistic budgetary estimates that resulted in annual operating deficits and a declining fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Ordinary Death Benefit – Career Plan
… The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from … of absence (with or without pay); While you are receiving Workers’ Compensation or other employer-funded benefits, for up to two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit, in lieu of a monthly pension, if your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The beneficiaries of active (not … benefit.The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit, in lieu of a monthly pension, if your death is not … pension benefit. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/ordinary-death-benefitSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
… rentals, co-ops, and condos with more than three units, Market Value (MV) is determined by using income and expense … and expense are adjusted to current year levels to capture market conditions, and the MV is determined by applying a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-processState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… period were approximately $87 million. Of the $67 million in year-end transfers, $50.6 million went to the district’s … available for investment or solicit interest rate quotes from financial institutions. During the 25-month audit … maintained accounting records also prevented the treasurer from being able to properly reconcile the district’s bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsGowanda Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-104)
Determine whether the Gowanda Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/13/gowanda-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-104CUNY Bulletin No. CU-602
… of the changes to the TIAA Action Request (AC-1767) form Affected Employees Employees who have prior service … plan Background The TIAA Action Request (AC-1767) form is used to request a waiver of the suspense period or an … with a qualified employer sponsored retirement plan. This form has been updated to include additional information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-602-revised-form-tiaa-eligible-employeesDiNapoli Announces Elliott Auerbach to Oversee Local Government Division
… said. “He has aggressively pursued fraud and waste in county operations and understands that strong fiscal … Auerbach was first elected Ulster County Comptroller in 2009. He is the county’s chief auditing officer and … to 2009. He is a graduate of Hofstra University. He starts on May 16. His salary is $150,000. Find out how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-announces-elliott-auerbach-oversee-local-government-divisionComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of the Groton Central School District , Herricks Union Free School District and the Stockbridge Valley Central … use and raised taxes unnecessarily. Herricks Union Free School District – Fuel Card Purchases (Nassau County) … of the Groton Central School District Herricks Union Free School District and the Stockbridge Valley Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsV.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… item/service being procured. The SFS is configured to use UNSPSC (United Nations Standard Products and Services Code) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-codeJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Jefferson and located in Schoharie County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … The Board also has not ensured that procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. We found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mNorth Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… its dental insurance provider via automated clearing house (ACH) debits for payments made on behalf of District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9