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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1949
… overtime rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate … For any shift that begins at or after 12:00 am on 01/01/2022, the overtime rate shall revert to the rate in place … Entry Overtime Earnings Codes beginning in Administration Pay Period 14L, checks dated 10/27/2021. Eligibility Criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1949-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.1
… establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at specific OCFS facilities. Affected Employees Employees in certain Institutional Services Unit (BU04) or … 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall apply to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19491-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Approval (Westchester County) Since school officials did not procure goods and services in accordance with the … did not use competition for 18 purchases totaling $543,474 out of a sample of 21 totaling $763,413 required by school … action exceedances, and reported results through the DOH’s reporting system 245 days after the required reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Financial Management (2025M-121)
… Audit Objective Did the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) and Corporation management adequately plan and monitor financial … Did the Western Regional OffTrack Betting Corporation Corporation Board of Directors Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2026/04/01/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-financial-managementFood Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is administered at the national and regional levels by the USDA, and at the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Fultonville – Claims Auditing (Montgomery County) Except for minor discrepancies, auditors found that the village … the claims and that claims were adequately supported and for legitimate purposes. Town of Livonia – Justice Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPittsfield Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-310)
… operations for the period January 1, 2015 through August 10, 2016. Background The Pittsfield Volunteer Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/pittsfield-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-andFranklin Square and Munson Fire District – Non-Firefighting Vehicles (2017M-20)
… Background The Franklin Square and Munson Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the hamlet of Franklin Square, Nassau County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … vehicles are necessary for District operations and perform a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether these vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/franklin-square-and-munson-fire-district-non-firefighting-vehicles-2017m-20eLearning Videos and Resources
… The videos here provide explanation and guidance on reporting procedures. Check back often for new videos and links to resources. If there are additional topics … Reporting Abandoned Property Videos and Resources explanation and guidance on reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/elearning-videos-and-resourcesAccounts 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-postageIslip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
… Audit Objective Determine whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and … enforce the adopted travel policy when approving $125,028 in travel expenditures. District officials: Made 107 … Ensure that conference and travel expenditures are in compliance with the District’s travel policy. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9Town of Allen – Claims Audit (2024M-123)
… paid more for goods and services than necessary. All 105 claims we reviewed had one or more exception, including: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/02/14/town-allen-claims-audit-2024m-123Town of Plymouth – Employee Benefits (2023M-176)
… Ten employees were collectively paid $12,037 for 20 holidays that were not authorized in the Town’s collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). Seven … Key Recommendations Ensure employees are only paid for holidays listed in CBAs. Independently review and approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-employee-benefits-2023m-176West Nyack Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-259)
… the District’s claims processing for the period January 1, 2013 through June 24, 2014. Background The West Nyack Fire … cell phones were made without the required cell phone bills. Key Recommendations Audit all claims and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/west-nyack-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-259Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… including the purpose, funding goals, conditions for reserve fund use and replenishment. Obtain voter approval … the retirement reserve. While it is a prudent practice for officials to save for future expenditures, without a reserve fund policy there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157Village of Hancock – Insurance Withholdings (2022M-108)
… employees overpaid a total of $1,400 because the Clerk and Deputy Clerk Treasurer (Deputy) did not adjust deductions for plan changes timely. … Key Recommendations Provide oversight over the Clerk and Deputy to ensure the withholdings are calculated correctly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/28/village-hancock-insurance-withholdings-2022m-108Coeymans Hollow Fire Corporation – Board Oversight (2022M-84)
… Board did not: Adopt or enforce adequate bylaws. Review claim documentation for appropriateness and did not sign … written financial policies and enforce compliance. Review claim vouchers and supporting documentation to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/11/10/coeymans-hollow-fire-corporation-board-oversight-2022m-84Otselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
… goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Out of nine purchases under the competitive bidding threshold … for a transportation efficiency study ($32,500), purchases of ice melt ($10,845) and information technology equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-58Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… District (District) officials properly managed grants and authorized disbursements that were appropriate and … The Board of Directors (Board) did not effectively manage grants or ensure that authorized disbursements were supported … officials: Overpaid landowners totaling $174,950 for six grants resulting in an inappropriate use of local taxpayer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Village of Waverly – Parks and Recreation Department Financial Activities (2021M-12)
… to a one-year conditional discharge and paid the Village full restitution of $16,525 in connection with his crimes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-waverly-parks-and-recreation-department-financial-activities-2021m-12