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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Alton Fire District , Village of Tivoli , Village of Tuckahoe and the City of … “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1V.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… found in SFSCoach under Training Material “Category Codes Template”. To add or modify a Category Code value, complete the Category Codes Template and submit it to [email protected] . Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-codeVII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of … Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewDraft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Draft a DRO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateWSP USA Inc.
… by the Department of Transportation (Department) to WSP USA Inc. (WSP) were appropriate. Background New York State … made by the Department of Transportation Department to WSP USA Inc WSP were appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/wsp-usa-incState Police Bulletin No. SP-237
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-237-separation-pba-insurance-deduction-code-545Emerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle
… Program has compiled guidance including a Universal Definition and Life Cycle Stages to assist in consistent … considerations. The Fund’s Emerging Manager Universal Definition includes characteristics such as: Majority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/emerging-manager-definition-and-life-cycleEarly Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by providers on their annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, ECEC reported about $2.8 million in reimbursable costs for the rate-based special education programs we audited. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReview of Travel Card Expenses
… falsifying a departure location to claim reimbursement for mileage she never traveled, and failing to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to … determined that these instances did not result in fraud, waste, or abuse and that these expenses were for legitimate … complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Travel Advisory No. 11
… is available for employee use in the Travel and Expense Module in SFS XIII.2.B Expense Report Submission Updated to … is available for employee use in the Travel and Expense Module in SFS XIII.4.A Employee Travel Card Reconciliation … is available for employee use in the Travel and Expense Module in SFS XIII.10.D Refunds Owed to the State by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/11-gfo-updates-employee-expense-reimbursementsWyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2024M-148)
… is responsible for reviewing and approving prospective project applications, including anticipated PILOT payments, … officials calculated PILOT billings for nine wind and solar energy projects, totaling $971,547. We reviewed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/11/21/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2024m-148Town of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… accurate manner. As a result, there was an increased risk for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. In addition, the longer … remain unremitted, the longer they are not available for Town operations. Our audit determined that the Clerk did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… million. Key Findings The Board’s current firehouse hall rental policy and procedures are inadequate, and it did not … appropriate inventory recordkeeping, or vehicle and equipment usage and disposal. Key Recommendations Evaluate … maintaining custody of District assets for vehicles and equipment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2014. … The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in … of Department funds. The President signed blank checks for the Treasurer, and Board members approved payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s operations for the … into an intermunicipal cooperative agreement in 1991 to form the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which provides water to City and Town as well as third parties outside of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236City of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s accounting records and financial … June 30 and the City generally prepares and files its AUD in conjunction with the annual independent audit of the … independent audit, or filed the annual update document (AUD) for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal year. The annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266Schoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Restoration Project and the overall contract process for the period January 1, 2013 through September 23, 2014. … or their monitoring and interim reporting requirements for the Project. The Board did not ensure that County … were taken to ensure the lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 professional service contracts. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… banking. The Village uses online banking services with one bank and currently only makes intra-bank transfers between its accounts at this bank. However, … including the potential threat of unauthorized access by third parties. Establish a comprehensive written policy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineCity of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition and Council … 31, 2012. Background The City of Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and has approximately 33,000 residents. … has occurred because the Council adopted budgets that were not based on prior year’s actual results of operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30