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South Jefferson Central School District – Payroll (2024M-31)
… paid. In addition, we reviewed payroll change reports for two months during our audit period to determine whether … increases from one paycheck date to the next paycheck date for 76 employees totaling $126,395 were authorized and supported by time records. Except for minor discrepancies, which we discussed with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/south-jefferson-central-school-district-payroll-2024m-31Town of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2020M-102)
… property exemptions were not always properly applied for or supported. 99 property tax exemptions were reviewed; … totaling over $4.1 million were not properly applied for or supported. Property owners received $4,014 in 2019 Town tax reductions for these unsupported exemptions. Key Recommendation The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/29/town-owasco-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2020m-102Community Fire and Rescue, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-93)
… lacked supporting documentation to validate they were for business purposes. Fundraising activities lacked adequate … acceptable use and requires supporting documentation for purchases. The Board should establish controls for handling cash at fundraising events, create fundraising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/20/community-fire-and-rescue-inc-financial-activities-2019m-93New Hyde Park Fire District - Payroll (2018M-165)
… $171,092. The Secretary did not document the reasons for adjustments of 151 of 158 payroll hours (96 percent) … before payroll checks are distributed. Ensure timecards for all employees are reviewed and approved by their direct … and direct supervisors document their pre-approval for overtime and double-time hours worked. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/26/new-hyde-park-fire-district-payroll-2018m-165Town of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… Town officials properly billed, collected and accounted for water and sewer bills. Key Findings As of December 31, … The water and sewer funds do not pay administrative costs for services they receive from the general fund. Customers were overcharged for water and sewer late penalties in 2017 by $8,654. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160Town of Carrollton – Justice Court Operations (2018M-21)
… Court (Court) fines and fees were properly accounted for. Key Findings The Justices' cash balances exceeded known … excess balances. The Justices' bail reports included bail for 18 individuals totaling $7,150 that could not be traced … records or contract with an independent public accountant for an audit. Key Recommendations Prepare monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/11/town-carrollton-justice-court-operations-2018m-21Town of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… manner. Determine whether the Town credit cards were used for appropriate purposes. Key Findings The Clerk did not: … from taxpayers. Report or remit fees in a timely manner for 2018 and 2019. The Board: Approved inappropriate or … the Town’s credit card policy and establish a policy for meals. Require adequate supporting documentation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Truxton Academy Charter School – Tuition Billing and Collections (2025M-8)
… $2.14 million, officials overbilled school districts of residence (resident districts) $84,689 for State aid … maintain necessary documentation to support calculations of the amounts billed or ensure billings were accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/truxton-academy-charter-school-tuition-billing-and-collections-2025m-8Barnard Fire District – Financial Condition (2015M-145)
… managed the District’s financial condition and operations for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for 2015 totals approximately $3.9 million. Key Findings The … did not adopt detailed budget policies and procedures for accurately estimating revenues, expenditures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-district-financial-condition-2015m-145State Agencies Bulletin No. 958
… Background NYSCOPBA has requested a new deduction code for New York Long Term Care Brokers, Ltd. as general agent for MedAmerica. OSC Actions OSC will automatically process … the Deduction Code 540. Agency update is not available for this deduction. Agency Actions Notify effected employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/958-new-deduction-code-540-nyscopba-long-term-careCUNY Bulletin No. CU-705
… OSC that certain health insurance rates are changing for CUNY employees with health insurance coverage through the … Effective Dates Effective paychecks dated March 25, 2021 for Institution Current and April 8, 2021 for Institution Lag. OSC Actions OSC will automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-705-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-insurance-rate-changesComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… officer of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council), has been sentenced to 3 1/3 to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay $3 million in restitution to Met Council. The Attorney General’s investigation revealed … money." From 1993 to 2013, Rapfogel served as the head of Met Council, a New York State not-for-profit organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilOpinion 91-6
… CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchases from vendor holding federal General Services Administration … the United States v Abrams , 899 F 2d 1315, petition for cert filed June 25, 1990 [No. 89-2026]; see also Marino v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible services provided. Auditors reviewed reimbursements for 20 eligible students, 13% of the eligible student … population, and determined claims were not submitted for 814 eligible Medicaid services. Had these services been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsPassenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… in a fleet vehicle provided by the agency, their personal car, or a rental vehicle. Historically, the State has taken a … including establishing carpool policies, tracking rental car mileage, and performing routine vehicle purchase and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementSUNY Bulletin No. SU-357
… State-designated Exchange Visitor Program sponsors and J-1 visa Exchange Visitor Program participants. In 2004, … agreement this fee is reimbursed to GSEU F-1 or J-1 visa holders. According to Internal Revenue Code Section … is in the U.S. temporarily on an "F," "J," "M", or "Q" visa. If the student has all required paperwork (i.e. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-357-suny-nra-sevis-fee-reimbursementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District No. 2 , Town of Horicon , Town of Kirkwood , Lyon Mountain Fire District , Manorville Fire District , Town of … that all bank accounts were reconciled each month. Lyon Mountain Fire District – Cash Disbursements (Clinton County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… ensure rechargeable batteries are recycled as required by law to protect the environment and public safety, according … at risk. DEC has to start monitoring compliance with the law, and enforcing it, or this hazard will only get worse as … for enforcing the 2010 New York State Rechargeable Battery Law that requires manufacturers and retailers recycle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsDiNapoli: Audit Identifies Improvements Needed by NYC DOB to Help Ensure Building Owners Achieve Climate Mobilization Act Goals
… Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager online benchmarking tool, which calculates a … website, but did not explain why they allowed the posting of unreliable data by the vendor they rely on for … Inform building owners of the CMA’s requirements for posting the energy efficiency labels, and inspect buildings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-audit-identifies-improvements-needed-nyc-dob-help-ensure-building-owners-achieve-climateComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Dansville Public Library , Greenlawn Water District , Lake George Fire Company , Shelter Rock Public Library … oversight of work performed by the district’s clerks. Lake George Fire Company – Cash Receipts (Warren County) The … Dansville Public Library Greenlawn Water District Lake George Fire Company Shelter Rock Public Library District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0