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Multiple Dwelling Property Inspections (2018-MS-1)
… to perform FSPM inspections of residential buildings with three or more dwelling units, at a minimum of every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/03/multiple-dwelling-property-inspections-2018-ms-1Contract Advisory No. 27
… Subject : Electronic Payments (ACH) for Agency Specific Contracts Guidance : … payments. Vendors who agree to accept ACH increase the Prompt Payment benefit by ensuring that funds are paid … their designated bank accounts, thus eliminating the delay of check clearance policies and traditional mail lead time. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/27-electronic-payments-ach-agency-specific-contractsTown of Preble – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-17)
… for disbursements. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/12/town-preble-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-17Village of Schaghticoke – Board Oversight (2023M-78)
… records and reports. Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/11/17/village-schaghticoke-board-oversight-2023m-78Village of Windsor - Water Operations (2019M-210)
… produced to water billed. Key Findings Village officials do not periodically read all customer meters to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/24/village-windsor-water-operations-2019m-210Breesport Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-117)
… not submit an annual report on revenues and expenditures of foreign fire insurance tax proceeds or submit IRS Form 990 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/08/16/breesport-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activitiesSullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)
… Sullivan County has a population of 77,547, is located in the southeastern part of New York State, and includes 15 … of those five years have suffered operational deficits. In addition, general fund balance is artificially inflated … the last three years. These staff reductions could result in significant delays for necessary services and an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/sullivan-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-81Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… 2012 to May 31, 2013. Background The DCIDA was established in 1976 and is governed by a Board which comprises seven … tax exemption incentives over the life of their contracts, in part, because of their plan to create jobs in Dutchess County. Therefore, taxpayers may not be receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… covered the period from April 1, 2014 through May 13, 2019. About the Program EO 88, issued on December 28, 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Yonkers City School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … As a result, the district procured professional services in an economical manner. New Lebanon Central School District … liabilities and accumulated excessive reserve funds. In addition, the board has repeatedly appropriated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Niskayuna , Town of Theresa and the City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and did not deposit more than $740,000 of water fees in a timely manner. In addition, the receiver’s monthly reports to the supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Town of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… 2012. Background The Town of Rensselaerville is located in Albany County and has a population of about 1,800. The … million. Key Findings The Town’s accounting records are in poor condition and do not provide an accurate portrait of its financial condition. In fact, the Town’s general fund was overstated by a total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168Hourly Based Information Technology Services
… and (iii) exclusively for hours worked. Background In November 2012, the Division of the Budget and OGS jointly … for specialty titles are based upon job title and region. In addition, the bill rates for all standard and most specialty title consultants are based in part on months of experience. Bill rates vary within job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesVillage of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… 11, 2014. Background The Village of Red Creek is located in the Town of Wolcott in Wayne County and has approximately 500 residents. The … year are approximately $453,000. Key Findings Duties in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office are not appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173Franklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… Background The Franklin Square Water District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and serves the communities of Franklin … cash surrender value of $155,717 as of December 31, 2012. In addition to individual life insurance policies not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/07/19/franklin-square-water-district-life-insurance-policies-2013m-127Parkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… of our audit was to assess municipalities’ compliance with their Parkland Alienation legislation for the period … Key Findings Five of the 11 municipalities did not comply with all the requirements of their legislation. One … or capital improvements when needed in accordance with the legislation. Ensure that a fair market value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5Niagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… 6, 2013. Background The Niagara Charter School, located in the Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, is governed by a … and enrollment was not always adequately supported. In some instances, for students with less than full-time … the full-time equivalents (FTEs), which resulted in over-billing school districts by more than $10,200. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294About Unclaimed Funds
… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-261
… OSC has created deduction code 412 (SUNY 403(b) ROTH) in PayServ. Agency update will be available for this … Payroll Retirement Mailbox. Questions regarding enrollment in the SUNY Voluntary Roth 403(b) Plan should be directed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-261-new-403b-after-tax-deferred-annuity-plan-roth-sunyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1683
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new Payroll Check Notification Report which shows the status of payroll checks issued out of the Statewide Financial System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1683-new-payroll-check-notification-report