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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2194
… is to inform agencies of revised procedures for requesting payroll information related to garnishments and other … OSC Actions: If an employee contacts the Bureau of State Payroll Services’ Deductions Section directly for garnishment … Service Helpline, they will be referred to their agency payroll office for response. OSC will not release any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2194-employee-payroll-deduction-information-requestsV.1 Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance Overview and Policies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… making operations more efficient. The sections contained in this chapter are intended to provide an overview of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v1-chart-accounts-coa-governance-overview-and-policiesIII.5 Agency Bulkload Interface to the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… within the SFS. Bulkload transaction files must meet the file format requirements outlined by the SFS Program. State … visit the Bulkload Information Center on SFS Secure . Guide to Financial Operations REV. 12/3/2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii5-agency-bulkload-interface-sfsTown of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… deposited, remitted and reported all collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Clerk did not … record, deposit, remit and report all collections in a timely and accurate manner. As a result, there was an increased risk for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139Alden Central School District – Fuel Management (2024M-90)
… not identify fuel overcharges totaling $1,498. Officials do not know how many employees and non-District fuel users …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/alden-central-school-district-fuel-management-2024m-90Hammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… written multiyear financial and capital plans, and their budgeting practice of consistently appropriating $1.4 million … gains or losses on the sale of investments or detail the total interest earned; permitted uses of excess reserve … as noted in Appendix A, the District generally agreed with our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54Town of Butler – Highway Asset Accountability (2024M-115)
… (Town) officials adequately safeguarded and accounted for Highway Department (Department) assets. Key Findings Town … lost, stolen or sold without detection. Specifically: The Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) did not complete an inventory list of highway machinery, tools and equipment or provide one to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-highway-asset-accountability-2024m-115State Agencies Bulletin No. 2299
… Dates: Effective for payroll checks dated January 9, 2025 (Institution) and January 15, 2025 (Administrative). OSC Actions: At the request of Civil … or Longevity Pay with an effective date after January 1, 2025 will remain at the same amount for the calendar year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2299-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseMain-Transit Fire Department – Credit Cards (2024M-77)
… service, cell phone services and car washes. However, the cardholder did not provide invoices or receipts for these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/01/03/main-transit-fire-department-credit-cards-2024m-77-0Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
Determine whether the Freeport Union Free School Districts District Board of Education Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49Port Jervis City School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-152-F)
… for managing the District’s financial and educational affairs. The Superintendent of Schools (Superintendent) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-152-fComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… over to the Office of State Comptroller as abandoned property even though the funds have been in the custody of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1NY-Sun Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… by the PSC for NY-Sun, including: confirming geographic equity of investment; ensuring the NY-Sun projects are … inspected for quality assurance, and that deviations from policy are properly documented. Key Finding We found the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/ny-sun-incentive-program-followSchenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency is an … by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the Schenectady County Legislature. Benefits available to … Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… The State’s property tax cap limits the amount of property taxes that local governments and school districts can levy. The following are some of the State Comptroller’s responsibilities under the Chapter 97 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerDiNapoli Statement on MTA Budget
… statement on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2026 Adopted Budget: "The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Adopted Budget for 2026 reflects several actions that have become necessary in … from new operating efficiencies, including $75 million in 2026, which will help the Authority balance its budget next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-statement-mta-budgetAdvisory Council for the Retirement System
… The Advisory Council for the Retirement System, appointed by the Comptroller pursuant to regulations of the Comptroller (2 … Advises and makes recommendations to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/advisory-council-retirement-systemSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… The District annually spends approximately $9,000 for natural gas and $13,000 for electricity. We found that the … proposals for either of these purchases. We reviewed natural gas and electricity bills from September 2012 through … the procurement policy. Solicit proposals from various natural gas and electricity providers to ensure that they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Sauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls were … The Sauquoit Fire District No. 1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Paris, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178