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Kerhonkson Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-124)
… 1, 2024 – March 12, 2025. We extended our audit period to review the District’s 2008 through 2024 Annual Financial … provide adequate oversight of the financial activities to ensure public funds are managed with accountability, … and other interested parties have been denied the ability to assess the District’s financial standing. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/15/kerhonkson-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-124DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose allegedly exploited his position of trust to divert … James said. “Thus far, it has been revealed that Jonnell Rose allegedly violated the trust of the Vernon Center Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000Opinion 88-73
… opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Reserve Fund (authority to establish) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund … fund for improvement district purposes. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town of the second class may … note that suburban towns are authorized by Town Law, §55-a to establish such a fund. There is no general authorization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… are discussing many important issues as they work to finalize the state budget, but they need to find common ground and resolve them soon. In these … from the pandemic’s impacts, and bolsters reserves to ensure the sustainability of services. The final budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., for … to deal with the economic impact of the pandemic, Jennifer Colucci allegedly used taxpayer dollars to fund her … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherAmortization Schedules and Payoffs – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Review” link on the Billing Dashboard. You will be able to search for a specific amortization or view a list of all amortizations. If you click on an amortization in the search results list, you will see details associated with … the “Amortization Payoff Calculator” link. Click the “Search” button. In the list of search results, click the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/amortization-schedules-and-payoffsUnited Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. (UCP Rochester) on its Consolidated … in Rochester, New York, is an SED-approved provider of preschool special education services. UCP Rochester … costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area Inc on its CFR were prprly calculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-cerebral-palsy-association-rochester-area-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAudits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… districts and BOCES by OSC. Entrance Conference: The audit team discusses the audit process with local government management. Preliminary Audit Survey: The audit team conducts a survey of organizational and operational … supervises the day-to-day activities of the onsite audit team. Preliminary Audit Findings: The audit team and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Allegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… compensation and the approval and monitoring process for certain projects from January 1, 2008, to August 31, … County Planner. However, there were no written job duties for the ACIDA Director. As such, it was not always clear when … the ACIDA or the County. Furthermore, the job description for the CFO does not indicate the normal work hours for that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalDutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… Legislature. The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $411 million in 2012. The County is governed by a 25-member … Findings Although the County has not developed a written plan for bridge maintenance and repair, it has taken action … requirement. Key Recommendations Establish a written plan for bridge maintenance and replacement. Record and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5Oracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for acquiring building space … did not demonstrate that it used an appropriate process to ensure it obtained a suitable building site at a … site or alternative sites. Consequently, the School agreed to an arrangement requiring it to pay more than $5.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight provided by the Board for the period … which totaled approximately $19 million, as required, to ensure that moneys were not used for non-village purposes. … ensure that Village officials maintained accurate and up-to-date accounting records and, therefore, did not receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226Town of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Board oversight and information technology (IT) … an effective system of internal controls over payroll, to ensure that the Town has properly classified its Fair … amount of fund balance that would be available and used to balance the budget. These inaccurate budgets led to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105City of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8Town of Guilderland – Sales Tax Revenue Allocation (2025M-62)
… (Town) officials properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue? Audit Period January 1, 2020 – March 31, … Audit Area Counties are authorized to share some of their sales and use tax collections with certain local governments. … for Town officials to accurately budget for and allocate sales tax revenue to maintain equity among taxpayers. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-sales-tax-revenue-allocation-2025m-62Electing the Section 383-e or 383-f Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… coverage under Section 383-e or 383-f is irrevocable and will apply to all subsequent employment in any plan-eligible … you speak with a NYSLRS representative to discuss the impact of changing your retirement plan on your … current and the new plans that you will want to consider. For example: Contribution rates are higher in these plans. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/electing-section-383-e-or-383-f-retirement-planConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… in the best interests of the public. You also have a duty to use the limited public resources available to you as effectively and efficiently as possible. When … must be above reproach. This brochure is intended to help you better understand New York State law as it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 98-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (county coroner paid by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… identified, reported or implemented needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as … plan in place, and just one reported testing results to all required parties within the required timeframes. Of … exempted by officials, and 418 could not be matched to a district test result because records were not available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits