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Hudson Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-302)
… 2016. Background The Hudson Housing Authority is located in the City of Hudson in Columbia County and provides low-rent housing for … among employees or that increased managerial oversight is in place. Perform a deliberate and thorough audit of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/10/28/hudson-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-302Clifton Park Water Authority – Water Charges (2015M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Authority’s internal controls … water supply and distribution facilities for the benefit of the residents of the Towns of Clifton Park and Malta. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/22/clifton-park-water-authority-water-charges-2015m-247Niagara Falls Water Board – Financial Management (2015M-141)
… which is governed by an appointed five-member Board, owns and operates the City of Niagara Falls’ drinking water, … between the two entities. The Authority’s Debt Service Fund is excessively funded. Key Recommendations Ensure that … properly reported. Use the excess cash in the Debt Service Fund for capital projects or repairs or to reduce the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/18/niagara-falls-water-board-financial-management-2015m-141Village of Fleischmanns – Water Fund (2013M-151)
… 2013. Background The Village of Fleischmanns is located in the Town of Middletown in Delaware County. The Village is governed by a five-member … expenditures and revenues, which initially resulted in an excessive fund balance, but has since caused fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-fleischmanns-water-fund-2013m-151Town of Columbus – Budget Development Practices (2012M-225)
… the financial condition of the Town’s general and highway funds to determine if the budgets were reasonable for the … governs the Town. The Town’s annual budget for the 2012 fiscal year is $770,000. Key Findings The Board and Supervisor did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-columbus-budget-development-practices-2012m-225State Agencies Bulletin No. 1881
… of the $17,301 pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 New York City Employee Retirement System (7U), New … NYCTRS, and NYCBERS are affected. Background The OT limit for Tier 6 began in State fiscal year 2012-13 at $15,000. The … earnings limit with an effective date of January 1, 2021 for the plan year. Agency Actions Agencies must notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1881-2021-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsTown of Crown Point - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-263)
… the Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) properly accounted for fees (including campsite rentals), real property taxes … the Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk properly accounted for fees including campsite rentals real property taxes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/07/19/town-crown-point-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-263Village/Town of Mount Kisco – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-255)
… The Court has jurisdiction over parking, vehicle and traffic, criminal, civil, and small claims cases. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/villagetown-mount-kisco-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-255Village of Delhi – Financial Condition (2013M-110)
… March 1, 2013. Background The Village of Delhi is located in the Town of Delhi in Delaware County. The Village is governed by an elected … Set aside the financing for those future needs in formal reserves. Develop a plan to reduce the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/26/village-delhi-financial-condition-2013m-110Island Trees Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-34)
… take corrective action. Appendix C includes our comment on an issue District officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/island-trees-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-34Beacon City School District - School District Website (S9-19-27)
… that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other interested parties from … Officials also did not prepare a multiyear financial plan. Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of … Final annual budget. Should enhance transparency by: Posting the budget-to-actual results, all original budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/beacon-city-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-27State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… state aid for seven new bus acquisitions resulting in a potential revenue loss of $477,200. During the audit, … Auditors estimate the district will pay about $11,000 in interest expense on the surplus debt proceeds. … service level agreements with its IT service providers. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Broome – Purchasing and Justice Court (2014M-255)
… to review the Town’s purchasing practices and the Justice Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through March 3, 2014. Background The Town of Broome is located in Schoharie County and has a population of … for making purchases. The Town maintains a Justice Court with one Justice. The Justice reported collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/12/19/town-broome-purchasing-and-justice-court-2014m-255About this Report – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… citizens with an overview of the financial condition of New York State. It presents selected financial, economic, and … detailed financial reports issued by the Office of the New York State Comptroller, and is meant to complement those … payments and pension contributions. The Office of the New York State Comptroller was honored for the 25th year when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/about-reportBuffalo Collegiate Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-69)
… whether Buffalo Collegiate Charter School (School) credit card charges were properly approved, adequately … supported, and for School purposes. Key Findings Credit card charges were not always properly approved or … that all charges were for School purposes. We reviewed 170 credit card charges totaling $128,070 and found supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2022/07/15/buffalo-collegiate-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-69Village of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… Bill both water and sewer customers based on accurate meter readings and Board-approved rates and in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Madison County – Consumer Protections: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-8)
… not inspected as required. There was no reliable system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … weighing and measuring devices that require inspection. In addition, the Director did not develop and implement … testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/madison-county-consumer-protections-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 2249
… is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase and a one-time retroactive dues adjustment. Affected … Affected employees are members of NYSCOPBA, Inc. and are currently in, or were previously in, Bargaining Units (BU) 01 and 21 at any time since April 1, 2023, with union dues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2249-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B25-7-3)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2025-26 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/2025/04/11/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b25-7-3DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $274.6 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… Sept. 30, 2024, Fund investments returned an estimated 4.15%. “While investors continue to face uncertainty, steady … remaining Fund assets by allocation are invested in cash, bonds, and mortgages (22.22%), private equity (14.45%), real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-274-point-6-billion-end-second-quarter