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Town of Ashland – Long-Term Planning (2024M-114)
… capital and financial plans, which provide a framework to assess the Town’s capital and financial needs and identify … considered the impact they will have on Town operations or how they will fund these needs. As of July 17, 2024, the … might cost up to $822,000. For example, a 2005 pickup truck, 2007 backhoe and 2011 mower are beyond their usable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-ashland-long-term-planning-2024m-114Main-Transit Fire Department – Banquet Hall Disbursements And Collections (2024M-86)
… contracts, prenumbered receipts or another suitable record to demonstrate amounts of collections due to the Department. Without adequate documentation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/01/03/main-transit-fire-department-banquet-hall-disbursements-and-0Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2024M-96)
… written policies and procedures for these duties. As a result, we determined that District officials made payroll … inaccurate and unsupported. Paid five employees $55,407 in overtime payments that could have been avoided or reduced. … which they are entitled. Review payroll errors identified in this report and, if appropriate, consult with the attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96Town of Chesterfield – Town Clerk (2024M-110)
… properly record, deposit, remit or report collections. As a result, officials do not have assurance that all … and remit collections to the Supervisor and other agencies in the appropriate amounts. Prepare monthly bank … which compare the amount of cash on hand and on deposit in the bank to detailed lists of amounts due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/24/town-chesterfield-town-clerk-2024m-110Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-147-F)
… Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147), released in December 2021. … that District officials did not always procure goods and services in a cost-effective manner or ensure claims were audited for accuracy and completeness. The audit included nine recommendations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2021m-147-fTown of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-8-F)
… the Town Clerks (Clerks) did not identify tax collection account errors totaling $64,959 and could not account for approximately $1,000 in cash from tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-8-fFiscal Stress Monitoring System Statistics
… of the New York State Comptroller’s (OSC) Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) has been in operation since 2013, … A report issued by OSC in September 2025, Fiscal Stress Monitoring System – Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2024 Results … to determine fiscal stress scores, see OSC’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Manual. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-statisticsPort Ewen Fire District – Financial Management (2024M-157)
… 2023. Adopt a written multiyear financial or capital plan. Key Recommendations Maintain adequate accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/03/port-ewen-fire-district-financial-management-2024m-157New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli On Governor Cuomo's 2014 State Of The State Address
… for New York State to build a new foundation of public trust by enacting campaign finance reform, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-governor-cuomos-2014-state-state-addressCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Report 2016-S-65 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followOverview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits may be … ends. Retirement benefits could be affected in any of the following ways: An ex-spouse may be entitled to a … of retirement benefits must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) — a legal document issued by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewRed Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Treasurer does not maintain a record of daily cash balances in the … perform monthly reconciliations without it. The Treasurer does not file required annual written financial reports to … to the Village, as stated in the bylaws. The Treasurer does not maintain a cash receipts journal. Additionally, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Town of Bath – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (Steuben … reviewed 125 real property tax exemptions totaling $52.1 million and identified issues with 21 exemptions. Sixteen exemptions totaling $738,693 in town-exempted assessed value lacked one or more pieces of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County. The Town, which has approximately 4,100 residents, is governed by a five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the … records and financial practices for the period January 1 2012 through December 31 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Department moneys … Background The Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Kiantone, in Chautauqua County. The … financial activities. We found no evidence that the Board is adequately reviewing and approving all claims prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsC.H. Evans Hook and Ladder Company No. 3 – Missing Funds (2013M-194)
… report to the governing body, or prepare monthly bank reconciliations. Key Recommendations Seek reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/ch-evans-hook-and-ladder-company-no-3-missing-funds-2013m-194Filing Requirements – World Trade Center Presumption
… for World Trade Center Notice (RS6047-N) by September 11, 2026. Filing this Notice will protect your rights, and the … Trade Center Notice (RS6047-N) on or before September 11, 2026 to preserve your rights in the future. If You Have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/filing-requirementsRhinebeck Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-135)
… Towns of Clinton, Hyde Park, Milan, Red Hook, Rhinebeck and Stanford in Dutchess County. The District, which is … Recommendations Ensure that the central treasurer, faculty advisors and student treasurers are adequately informed about … activity fund policy to provide specific guidance for the financial management and recordkeeping of the activity fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/22/rhinebeck-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-135CUNY Bulletin No. CU-856
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new after-tax NYCTRS TDA deduction code. Affected … TDA program are affected. Background: Under Section 603 of the Secure 2.0 Act, employees who meet the wage threshold … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new aftertax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-856-new-after-tax-deduction-code-participants-new-york-city