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25-Year Benefit (Section 384) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility You will be eligible to retire with 25 or more years of creditable service, … specified by the RSSL. Note: This benefit is not available to Tier 3 members whose employers offer a one-year FAE. The … percent of your FAE. If you made voluntary contributions to PFRS, your benefit may include an annuity purchased by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/25-year-benefit-section-384Poughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… The Poughkeepsie City School District is located in the City of Poughkeepsie, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by the Board of … Key Findings The District spent more than $50,000 on a contract with a certified public accountant (CPA) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andCharlotte Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-232)
… for the same time period. These estimates ranged from as little as $9,000 in 2010-11 to $269,000 in 2011-12. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-232State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… have been released. New York City Department of Social Services – New York City Department of Homeless Services: … not implementing one. New York City Department of Small Business Services: Facilitated Programs to Assist Small … of housing for senior citizens, including the Senior Affordable Rental Apartments Program (SARA Program), federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… credit for your previous public employment as early in your career as possible ensures that: If there is a cost, … will be processed more quickly if your service credit is in order. Records we need to verify your service will be more … benefit, you must request this credit while you are on the payroll of a participating employer. If you receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – State University Police Plan
… credit for your previous public employment as early in your career as possible ensures that: If there is a cost, … may be processed more quickly if your service credit is in order. Records we need to verify your service may be more … benefit, you must request this credit while you are on the payroll of a participating employer. If you receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. These employees incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three year period ending March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are … of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsTown of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… a $200,000 BAN to finance project costs for a town park comfort station and deposited the proceeds into the general … only when it is needed to fund project costs. Transfer comfort station BAN proceeds improperly deposited in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161Lisbon Central School District – Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2016M-152)
… Background The Lisbon Central School District is located in the Towns of Lisbon, Madrid and Waddington and the City of Ogdensburg in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates one … and verify that the amounts collected agree with deposits on the bank statements. Ensure that the Treasurer has only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/lisbon-central-school-district-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2016m-152East Hampton Union Free School District – Financial Software User Access (2016M-340)
… The East Hampton Union Free School District is located in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County. The District, which operates three schools … user access rights should be established or modified based on job duties and proper segregation of duties. Limit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-financial-software-user-accessRensselaer County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-6)
… their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $312 million in 2012. The Department of Engineering and Highways is … bridges. It is not fiscally responsible for other bridges in the County. Key Findings The County does have a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/rensselaer-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-6Village of Mount Morris – Treasurer’s Office (2013M-65)
… 2013. Background The Village of Mount Morris is located in the Town of Mount Morris in Livingston County, and has a population of approximately … to perform her discretionary duties and provides details on the work to be produced including deadlines for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-mount-morris-treasurers-office-2013m-65Putnam County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-2)
… restitution obligations and the limited policies that were in place were not followed. Five of the 11 restitution orders … checks totaling $642 were not properly followed up on and officials did not make reasonable efforts to locate victims with uncashed checks promptly. In addition, officials did not make undisbursed restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/putnam-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-2New Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… found that District officials accurately paid $3.1 million in salaries and wages to the 48 employees we tested, in accordance with Board authorizations. However, there are … user permissions were restricted to employees based on job duties. Ensure the Assistant Superintendent for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149Town of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Highlands (Town) Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (Receiver) properly billed, … did not correct deficiencies noted in our 2006 Receiver of Taxes audit, properly oversee the Receiver’s work, or … Determine whether the Town of Highlands Town Receiver of Taxes and Assessments Receiver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-receiver-taxes-and-assessments-2021m-120Town of Pulteney – Financial Condition (2021M-24)
… 2013 audit recommendation to appropriate fund balance only in amounts that are actually available, after retaining a … to finance operations than was available, resulting in the general and highway funds and water district beginning … policies. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets based on accurate current data and historical trends. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-financial-condition-2021m-24Pompey Hill Fire District – Financial Management (2021M-136)
… capital reserve funds, ensured records were audited and annual reports were filed timely. Key Findings The Board did … or adopt a written multiyear capital plan. In addition, annual update documents (AUDs) were not filed timely and the … within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year and annual independent audits are performed. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/11/05/pompey-hill-fire-district-financial-management-2021m-136Horseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… were secure. Officials: Paid BOCES more than $2 million in the 2019-20 fiscal year for IT services but did not enter … with our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127Wheelerville Union Free School District – Unused IT Asset Inventory (2022M-2)
… inventories. Officials stored unused IT assets in an unsecured area and an unlocked cabinet in a classroom and did not track or monitor who accessed … were unable to identify 354 unused IT assets (91 percent) on inventory records. We identified 70 unused IT assets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/wheelerville-union-free-school-district-unused-it-asset-inventory-2022m-2