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Village of Scottsville – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2015M-165)
… 17, 2015. Background The Village of Scottsville is located in Monroe County. The Village, which has a population of … The Board underestimated revenues and expenditures in the 2012-13 and 2013-14 budgets. Key Recommendations Adopt … budgeting practices and a multiyear financial plan to use in conjunction with the adopted fund balance policy. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/13/village-scottsville-budgeting-practices-and-financial-condition-2015m-165Village of Port Dickinson – Financial Condition (2014M-154)
… condition and budget procedures for the general and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2012 through February 6, 2014. … Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds for fiscal year 2014-15 total approximately $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-port-dickinson-financial-condition-2014m-154Village of Fort Ann – Financial Condition (2014M-197)
… 28, 2014. Background The Village of Fort Ann is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … appropriated excessive amounts of fund balance in the general fund to finance operations, which caused this fund to be in fiscal stress at the end of the 2013-14 fiscal year. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/14/village-fort-ann-financial-condition-2014m-197Village of Bellport – Claims Processing (2014M-126)
… 30, 2013. Background The Village of Bellport is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, has a population of approximately 2,800 … to payment. Ensure that valid contracts or agreements are in place for all claims paid, where necessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/11/village-bellport-claims-processing-2014m-126Town of Morris – Board Oversight (2013M-75)
… monthly review of the records could be improved by comparing the check images to the Board-approved claim … $280,000, which included payroll disbursements. We did not find any material discrepancies. Key Recommendation Institute a procedure to ensure that all the checks issued by the Supervisor are for Board-approved expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/29/town-morris-board-oversight-2013m-75Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… each site is about once a year at most. In addition, the bills do not include up-to-date costs, which delays recovery … (Follow-Up) (2014-F-11) An initial report issued in September 2009 determined that while the MTA's constituent … (Follow-Up) (2014-F-16) An initial audit report issued in September 2012 examined whether OPRHP was maintaining its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Spring Bank’s Red Hook Branch as a Banking Development District … (BDD) and deposited $10 million in public funds to the bank. The BDD program, administered by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), supports the establishment of bank and credit union branches in areas across New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… to see the available self-service loan features. By Mail: Print a loan application from our Forms page and mail your completed and notarized application to NYSLRS. Applying by mail adds processing time to your loan, as compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… they take what they are supposed to protect. Melin took advantage of his position as treasurer of the Patterson Fire … behind bars, making sure he will no longer be able to take advantage of those who put their trust in him.” According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Management and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles ( 2020-S-31 ). … facility, respectively, under the Office of Central Maintenance Facilities, and are responsible for managing the acquisition, maintenance, and disposition of non-revenue service vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehicles-followThe 80/20 Housing Program
… Purpose To determine whether housing developers participating in the Housing Finance Agency’s … provides low-interest financing to multifamily rental developers who commit to designating at least 20 percent of a … provide real estate tax abatements, as incentives to developers. In New York City, participating Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and abuse. New York’s school districts annually spend approximately $60 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… invested in Ambrell through the Hamilton Lane’s Hudson River Co-Investment Fund. “The In-State Private Equity … of Rochester technology and a talented management team has proven to be a winning formula. Trillium Group is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B25-5-2)
… and expenditure projections in the District’s adopted 2024-25 budget were reasonable. Background Pursuant to … voters approved a 1 percent tax levy increase in June 2024, multiple factors led SED to direct the District’s Board … lack of access to clean drinking water, unsatisfactory ventilation systems, and unsatisfactory overall building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b25-5-2State Police Bulletin No. SP-244
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2024 State Police Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees: All employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07 and the State … of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSCs automatic processing of the 2024 State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-244-2024-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employees-state-police-troopers-unitUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-297
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the Judicial Longevity Payment (JLP) and to provide instructions for payments not processed … overtime), agencies must separate earnings by pay period so the earnings will not overlap the effective date of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-297-april-2021-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… Program funding through June 2021. With low-income rent-burdened households as a measure, more than 1 million … of the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly 15 percent behind on rent payments at the end of June. 1 Households in New York … State, have an even greater share of residents behind on rent. New York City not only houses the majority of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-cityOther Bulletin No. 73
… to employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the … Bulletin No. 1786 Non-negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks. Checks issued to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-73-october-2023-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilOpinion 95-32
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … Act must be secured in accordance with subdivision 3 of section 10. The permissible methods of securing public … bank or trust company (General Municipal Law, §10[3][a],[b]; see General Municipal Law, §§10[1][f], defining the term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… and our people," said Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I-Canandaigua). "I’m proud of the strides we’ve … Lakes region saw stronger job growth than most other parts of the state in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering … period. Child poverty rates for the region’s counties are near or below the state rate (22.2 percent), however, rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industries