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State 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)
… $70,042 were not adequately supported, and $62,903 in discretionary purchases did not follow any specific … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Department’s response. …
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)
… maintaining unreasonable reserve balances results in real property tax levies that are higher than needed to finance …
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)
… The audit determined that the Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not effectively manage the … District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations and exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit by 26 percentage … officials made unbudgeted year-end transfers to reserves and the capital projects fund. The audit included six …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … $49,493 which has not been turned over to the Office of State Comptroller as abandoned property even though the funds … account for town justice court revenue. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1NY-Sun Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… Program (Report 2015-S-91 ). Background The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (Authority) is … Program (NY-Sun), which is part of New York's Clean Energy Standard (CES). The CES is designed to fight climate … pollution, and ensure a diverse and reliable low carbon energy supply. To help achieve these goals, the CES requires …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for … was created in 1978, is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the Schenectady County Legislature. …
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
… under the Chapter 97 (Part A) law [pdf]. Determines How Local Governments Report Tax Cap Information Local …
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)
… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the … these purchases. We reviewed natural gas and electricity bills from September 2012 through September 2013 and compared … could have saved approximately $4,000 on their electricity bills if they had obtained quotes for these purchases. Key …
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)
… and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … elected Treasurer. The general fund budget totals $111,698 for the 2014 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, and provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… Background The Richmond Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and … general fund budget totaled $530,523 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The District’s financial position has … and unforeseen repairs to the District’s equipment. The Treasurer submitted budget-to-actual reports to the Board on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mContract Advisory No. 26
… where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the following statement subscribed … competitive bidding is not required by statute, rule or regulation may contain, at the discretion of the department, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Alton Fire District , Village of Tivoli , Village of Tuckahoe … their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Alton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial … today announced his office completed audits of the Alton Fire District Village of Tivoli Village of Tuckahoe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through October 21, 2013. … President, Treasurer and Secretary. Company expenses for January 1, 2012 to October 8, 2013 included the following … all bills," it is unclear what bills are being approved for payment. The majority of payments made by the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialYaphank Fire District – Claims Processing (2013M-51)
… claims auditing process for the period January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Background The Yaphank Fire District is … were $1,477,872 and $1,593,997 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Key Findings Each … claims auditing process for the period January 1 2012 to December 31 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/31/yaphank-fire-district-claims-processing-2013m-51Jefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the District’s … financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to March 18, 2013. Background The District is a district … the Treasurer did not submit monthly financial reports to the Board, but has filed the required annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mGeorgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for the general fund for 2014 total approximately $145,700. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264