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Opinion 90-8
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… and requirements for each role. External Auditor – Audits financial statements to render an opinion on whether … adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Internal Auditor – Performs risk assessments and helps the board in developing internal controls to reduce financial risk. Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1976
… annual contribution amount will increase to $20,500 for calendar year 2022. An additional deferment is available to … Maximum contribution limits will be effective beginning calendar year 2022. OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the maximum contribution limit for calendar year 2022. PayServ will automatically stop SRA/TDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1976-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaTown and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… to issue debt to finance the establishment, extension of or increase in the maximum amount to be expended for a … special district are required to apply for the permission of the Office of the State Comptroller if the cost to the typical property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsHorseheads Fire District #1 - Board Oversight (2019M-82)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s finances. Key Findings The Board did not: … … Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Districts finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/06/28/horseheads-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2019m-82Village of Nelliston - Payroll and Accounting Records (2018M-162)
Determine if salarieswages were accurately paid if leave accruals were adequately monitored and if the ClerkTreasurer maintained complete financial records
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/14/village-nelliston-payroll-and-accounting-records-2018m-162Commack Union Free School District - Information Technology Assets Inventory (2020M-15)
… assets. Key Findings At the time of our initial visits to nine District buildings, we were unable to locate 146 of 475 IT assets tested (31 percent). It took … system are filled out to properly track purchase order date, cost, and current location of asset. Designate staff to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/08/commack-union-free-school-district-information-technology-assetsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 66
… loss, misuse or inappropriate action involving State funds, equipment, supplies and other assets as soon as they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/66-reporting-process-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… $358 million and 1,390 payments valued at $1.9 million due to fraud, waste and other improprieties. As the state’s chief … for their money. The Comptroller’s office averages 11 to 13 days for contract reviews. The Comptroller recently … daily activity accounts provide important details about how taxpayer dollars are spent, which is a fundamental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of … with the necessary treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the home after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerOpinion 2002-12
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … village sewer departments) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Department (cooperation agreement to combine two village … of superintendent of public works and street commissioner; Town Law §§20 and 32[1], and Highway Law §140, relative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12-0Opinion 2002-12
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … village sewer departments) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Department (cooperation agreement to combine two village … of superintendent of public works and street commissioner; Town Law §§20 and 32[1], and Highway Law §140, relative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12DiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… providers, it is my hope that we will see a significant change in how these providers operate.” Of the 11 new audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-14-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-14-25Delaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s assigned … has approximately 48,000 residents. The County is governed by a Board of Supervisors, which is composed of 19 elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/18/delaware-county-assigned-counsel-2016m-384County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring (2014M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Agency’s operations to … 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency is an independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/12/12/county-clinton-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… misdemeanor, after an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office uncovered the misappropriation of more than $36,000 in public funds. Riley confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State Police that she pocketed tax … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… paid out 4.6 million state refunds totaling $4.4 billion to date. Another 471,000 refunds totaling $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. "My auditors are committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsContributing Toward Your Retirement – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… your employer provides). Since you are contributing less of your own money to the Retirement System, the annuity portion of your retirement benefit will be smaller. However, when you … a Tier 5 member, you are required to contribute 3 percent of your reportable earnings toward your retirement benefits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/contributing-toward-your-retirementVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-15-11)
… expenditure projections in the Village's tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/13/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-15-11