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DiNapoli Releases Report on NYS Executive Budget
… of 0.4% or $495 million. All Funds tax collections are forecast to grow by 3.4% or $2.6 billion, reflecting … reserve for “economic uncertainties,” for a total of $19.5 billion. This represents an estimated 15.1% of State … priority should be placed on building statutory rainy day reserves, which are governed by rules for deposits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-releases-report-nys-executive-budgetDiNapoli and William Glasgall Op-Ed
… accounting standards; auditing local governments and school districts to highlight areas of fiscal improvement; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-and-william-glasgall-op-edState Police Bulletin No. SP-216
… will be paid using the following effective dates and check date: Payments Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type Payment Effective Dates Check Date Location Pay Administration 1 Lag 04/01/2021 04/28/2021 … or Leave of Absence/MLL 9Mil Lv) on the payment effective date of 04/01/2021 (Administration) are eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-216-april-2021-increases-location-pay-supplemental-location-pay-expandedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1932
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic … Pay Period 12L, paycheck dated 09/29/2021 for employees in Dept. ID 25000 with a Comp Rate Code of 21P ; or Institution … Pay Period 12L (Administration for employees in Dept. ID 25000 with Comp Rate Code 21P ), or Pay Period 12L …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1932-september-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advances-andCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2014. … The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in … of Department funds. The President signed blank checks for the Treasurer, and Board members approved payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream Restoration Project and the overall contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87State Police Bulletin No. SP-148
… OSC’s automatic processing of State Police Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 and … Unit 17. Effective Date(s) Payments will be processed in Pay Period 17L for paychecks dated 12/04/13 Payment … and Non-Commissioned officers shall receive Hazardous Duty Pay in the amount of $1,200 annually. To be eligible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-148-2013-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-137
… OSC’s automatic processing of State Police Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 and … Unit 17. Effective Date(s) Payments will be processed in Pay Period 17L for paychecks dated 12/07/11 Payment … and Non-Commissioned officers shall receive Hazardous Duty Pay in the amount of twelve hundred dollars ($1,200) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-137-2011-state-police-hazardous-duty-payCity of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… purpose of our audit was to review the City’s accounting records and financial condition for the period June 1, 2011 … failed to maintain accurate and complete accounting records. We identified significant inaccuracies in balance … 17, 2013, the City had not yet closed its accounting records, initiated the independent audit, or filed the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s operations for the period January 1, 2013 through … agreement in 1991 to form the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which provides water to City and Town as well as … outside of the City’s and Town’s borders. The Joint Water Project is governed by a Joint Water Board which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Real 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 … A) law [pdf]. Determines How Local Governments Report Tax Cap Information Local governments and school districts are … in a reserve fund if a local government: exceeds the tax cap due to clerical or technical errors; or exceeds the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerEmerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle
… assist in consistent screening, monitoring and progression of potential candidates for inclusion in the program, independent of asset class considerations. The Fund’s Emerging Manager … professionals Firm’s principals have years of experience working in the strategy and with each other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/emerging-manager-definition-and-life-cycleUniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… $4.1 million. Key Findings The Board’s current firehouse hall rental policy and procedures are inadequate, and it did … review and/or approve, monitor, or control the firehouse hall rental process. The Board did not exercise appropriate … Key Recommendations Evaluate the District’s current hall rental policy to ensure that it contains specific rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardContract Advisory No. 25
… Standard Time) Long-distance Within the 50 states, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands 1-866-370-4672 Local Within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/25-electronic-documents-submission-system-edssComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Village officials did not always use competitive methods for purchasing goods and consumable products. For example, the village paid $4,126 more for fuel than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Review of Travel Card Expenses
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether all the travel expenses incurred by the Office of Mental Health’s (OMH) Director of Suicide Prevention (Director) were appropriate and made in … The objective of our examination was to determine whether all the travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March … by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2024M-148)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency (WCIDA) … a seven-member Board of Directors (Board) appointed by the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors. The Board is responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/11/21/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2024m-148Putnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s … The Putnam Valley Central School District is located in the Town of Putnam Valley in Putnam and Westchester Counties. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the … in Cayuga County. The District, which operates two schools with approximately 800 students, is governed by an elected … decline in unrestricted fund balance and developed a plan to increase it to between 3 and 4 percent of the ensuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94