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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Center … did not have specific criteria to document how they arrived at their decisions when approving or denying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … all salaries and pay rates in the various contracts for the instructional, non-instructional and administrative … unrestricted fund balance to exceed the statutory limit for the past three fiscal years. As of June 30, 2015, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… with instructions to update Tier 6 employees’ Savings Plans pages due to the two-year look back. Affected … to $100,000.00 5.75% $100,000.01 and Greater 6% Benefit Plans and Narrative Descriptions: SUNY and NYSED Benefit Plan … when determining if a rate change is needed. The Savings Plans page must be updated for members with a Payroll Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-2025-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andDiNapoli Audit: State Thruway Authority Has Improved the Accuracy of Toll Collections
… 92,000 tolls couldn’t be charged because vehicles’ license plates were unreadable. At one exit, interchange 25A near … examination of 50 cases, 20 were for toll-related issues on the Thruway. Of those, 12 received fee reductions that … Of those, 21 were for New York and Massachusetts plates and instead of resolving the problem, the vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-audit-state-thruway-authority-has-improved-accuracy-toll-collectionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2369
… bulletin is to notify agencies of updates to the process for requesting a stop payment for a replacement, reversal, or exchange of a NYS payroll … include three months of historical information. Note : For NYS payroll check replacement, the Payee … bulletin is to notify agencies of updates to the process for requesting a stop payment for a replacement reversal or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2369-request-stop-payment-replacement-reversal-or-exchange-new-york-stateClaim Submitted—What’s Next?
… After you submit your claim online, check your email for next steps. You should receive a confirmation email within 48 hours … After you submit your claim online check your email for next steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claim-submitted-whats-nextWalton Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-238)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town and Village of Walton, in Delaware County. The District is … on expected expenditures. Develop a fund balance policy and capital plan. Ensure the annual financial reports are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238Town of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… and advances between Town bank accounts and funds in a timely manner. Annual update documents (AUDs) were not … financial activity is accurately and completely accounted for. Develop a plan for updating and maintaining the accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/22/town-broadalbin-records-and-reports-2018m-63Averill Park No. 2 Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-183)
… fund budget totals $555,869. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that annual financial reports were submitted to … OSC in a timely manner each year. Independent audits were not performed for 2012 or 2013. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/averill-park-no-2-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-183Town of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-369)
… through November 8, 2013. Background The Town is located in Genesee County and is governed by a five-member Town … did not deposit or remit real property taxes received in a timely manner. The Board did not conduct the required … Deposit and remit all moneys on a timely basis in compliance with statutory requirements. Annually audit, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-alabama-town-clerk-operations-2013m-369Town of Salem – Financial Management (2015M-295)
… practices for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background The Town of Salem is located in … practices for the period January 1 2013 through June 30 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-salem-financial-management-2015m-295Massapequa Water District (2014M-100)
… determine if the Board appropriately provided individual life insurance policies to District employees for the period … Key Finding The District currently holds seven individual life insurance policies for its four administrators and 14 full-time employees. GML only authorizes group term life insurance policies for employees of a water district. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/06/13/massapequa-water-district-2014m-100Lake Placid Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2023M-95)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Lake Placid Central School District (District) officials … audit lake placid school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/lake-placid-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2023m-95State Agencies Bulletin No. 1044
… limit will be increased by three percent effective January 1st. OSC Actions Once processing is complete for the final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1044-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2011-employeesSaratoga County Water Authority – Water Charges (2016M-357)
… is an independent public benefit corporation located in Saratoga County, established in 1990 under the New York State Public Authorities Law to … charges. Key Recommendations There are no recommendations in this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/12/23/saratoga-county-water-authority-water-charges-2016m-357IX.12.M Journal Vouchers – IX. Federal Grants
… state voucher payments between state and federal funds. In very rare cases, it may be necessary to finance payments … expenditures/disbursements and increase the cash balance in the federal fund which results in a state CMIA interest liability. Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12m-journal-vouchersVillage of Endicott – Disbursements (2021M-124)
… supported and audited. Key Findings Village officials did not establish adequate procedures to ensure all disbursements … supported or properly audited. Key financial duties were not adequately segregated. Bank reconciliations were not performed correctly or in a timely manner. Claims were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/24/village-endicott-disbursements-2021m-124Randolph Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-232)
… officials can better manage fund balance and reserves. As of June 30, 2019, surplus fund balance was nearly $2.9 million (14 percent of the 2019-20 budgeted appropriations), exceeding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/randolph-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-232Medina Central School District - Reserve Funds (2019M-165)
… Findings District officials have not performed an analysis of the reserves, as the District’s reserve policy requires. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2019m-165Town of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
… Section 123. Key Recommendations The Clerk should: Deposit all collections within the required timeframe. Perform bank reconciliations to help ensure all money is properly accounted for. Except as specified in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-gaines-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-172