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Opinion 90-7
… INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Employees (defense and indemnification by municipality) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Legal Expenses (defense and indemnification … the adoption of local law or resolution (i) to confer the benefits of this section upon the employees of such public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … County) The board did not ensure the village’s accounting records were current, complete and accurate, and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2093
… Plans page must be updated for participants with a Payroll Status of Active, Leave of Absence, Leave with Pay, and Terminated, prioritizing active records over terminated records. Updating Percent of Earnings/Contribution Rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2093-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcSecurity Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… follow-up questions that will elicit information helpful for evaluating the answers. For example, one of the questions is, “Were all computer … ago, the governing board may want to consider arranging for additional training or a refresher in the near future. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… I urge the Governor to sign it and enhance public trust in state contracting during emergency situations and when the … bill introduced at the request of DiNapoli, which passed in the Senate ( S.6942 Cooney/ A.7405 McDonald), would … of public information. I was proud to carry legislation in the Senate to require posting of contracts during states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractI.5 OSC Bureau Contact Information – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (518) 457-7737 or toll-free at (877) 737-4185. BUREAU OF … via e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at (518) 457-7737 or toll-free at (877) 737-4185. BUREAU OF … Floor Albany, NY 12236 By Phone: General Information (518) 474-6494 Vendor Responsibility (OSC Help Desk) (518) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i5-osc-bureau-contact-informationMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 Understanding the Program Payroll is one of the largest components of a fire district’s … for all the time worked. In 2023, the District’s payroll for ALS employees totaled $328,847, which was 64 percent of the District’s total budgeted payroll of $510,000. Audit Summary The Board did not pay ALS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153Town of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… exemptions for rented agricultural parcels with $40,028 in assessed value that did not meet the woodland eligibility … granted even though the 10-year exemption term had expired in 2013. Did not grant an exemption credit totaling $2,168 in assessed value on one property because the exemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194York Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… January 1, 2012 through October 30, 2013. Background The York Fire Department is located in the Town of York in Livingston County. The Department contracts with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mPulteney Fire District No. 2 – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-308)
… Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled $229,350. Key Findings The Board failed to properly segregate the … to the Board or deposit revenue for hall rentals timely. Key Recommendations Provide appropriate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/28/pulteney-fire-district-no-2-misappropriation-funds-2014m-308Hoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… effectively managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board overestimated appropriations, which … 4 percent statutory limit. Four reserves were overfunded. Key Recommendations Develop realistic appropriations and only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238New Woodstock Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-263)
… Board provided the fire chief with an annual stipend for mileage incurred while responding to fires but did not have … Require the fire chief to submit itemized claims for mileage reimbursement. … New Woodstock Fire District Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/new-woodstock-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-263Cortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
… Recommendations The Legislature should: Audit all claims or delegate its responsibility for auditing claims by establishing the office of county auditor or the office of county comptroller, in accordance with law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/03/01/cortland-county-claims-audit-and-check-printing-2018m-247Franklin County – Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System (2014M-276)
… Franklin County is located in northeastern New York and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is … access to modify time records, including their own. Some departments require overtime be pre-approved, while … system access is granted to employees appropriately and prohibit employees from modifying their own time records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/30/franklin-county-internal-controls-over-timekeeping-system-2014m-276Halcottsville Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s members ensured that … County. The Department provides fire protection services to the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District and has … bills for payments and for reviewing the Treasurer’s work to ensure that all cash receipts and disbursements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/10/halcottsville-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-190Cincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board established adequate controls to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … Ensure that the annual financial reports are submitted to OSC in a timely manner. Ensure that the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Village of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… of the Village Clerk/Treasurer and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer or designate a Board member to review their duties. Use a request for proposals or quotation process to award professional service contracts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66Iroquois Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-102)
… which annually averaged $1.8 million, was not needed to finance operations. The Board and District officials did not transparently budget to fund a capital reserve. The Board did not review all … and appropriated fund balance. Review all reserves to determine whether balances are necessary and reasonable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/iroquois-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-102Town of Colden – Highway Operations (2017M-127)
… of parts and labor for each vehicle during its service life. … Town of Colden Highway Operations 2017M127 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-colden-highway-operations-2017m-127Catskill Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-134)
… five years (2011-12 through 2015-16). Unrestricted fund balance totaled $5.5 million as of June 30, 2016 and was 14 … at a level greater than needed. Maintain unrestricted fund balance within the statutory limit and develop a plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits District residents. … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/catskill-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-134