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Cost-Saving Ideas: Overtime Planning and Management
… Reducing the cost of employee salaries and benefits by even a small percentage … additional 20 percent. With such a significant portion of your annual budget dedicated to employee benefits and … Law In implementing actions relating to overtime, keep in mind that Federal Fair Labor Standards Act provisions (29 USC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-overtime-planning-and-managementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Saratoga County Water Authority , Town of Seward and the Town of Walton . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … issues and properly reported water test results to the New York State Department of Health. Auditors, however, … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Village of Weedsport – Financial Management (2025M-76)
… A village’s fund balance, the difference between revenues and expenditures accumulated over time, is a key measure of a … to ensure financial stability, maintain essential services and be transparent with taxpayers. Effective management helps … financial risks, helps maintain a favorable credit rating, and enables long-term financial planning. The Board is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/12/12/village-weedsport-financial-management-2025m-76State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS): Problem Gambling Treatment Program (2018-S-39) OASAS has not … BRC reported was not accurate or complete, and Metro-North does not have a process in place to verify reported data. New … Facilities Planning Bureau Project Review (2018-S-2) SED does not perform project plan reviews timely, and lacks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Association, Inc. – Financial Management (Erie County) Company officials did not adequately safeguard cash … of Cortlandville – Improving Private Property (Cortland County) Town officials inappropriately spent $22,600 to … a town would need a leasehold interest, or at least a license for town use, to spend funds to improve private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCuylerville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Oversight (2025M-133)
… recorded and supported with documentation, bills are paid on time, and funds are safeguarded and available for … policies or enforce the limited financial provisions in the bylaws. They also did not adequately segregate … and receipts. Also, while the Department received $9,315 in foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax proceeds, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/04/24/cuylerville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-oversightVillage of Churchville – Electric Utility Services Billing and Collections (2026M-5)
… of Trustees (Board) provide adequate oversight of electric utility services billing and collections? Audit Period March … the Audit Area The Village provides municipal electric utility services to Village residential and commercial … The Board should provide adequate oversight of electric utility services billing and collections to ensure financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/08/village-churchville-electric-utility-services-billing-and-collections-2026m-5DiNapoli and DA Cacace: Group Home Employees Charged with Stealing Over $47,000 from Residents with Disabilities
… have been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to make personal purchases using the banking information of group home residents with disabilities. Nadajah Jackson, … accountable for their cruel actions.” DA Cacace said: “I am outraged that two individuals entrusted with caring for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-and-da-cacace-group-home-employees-charged-stealing-over-47000-residents-disabilitiesWorld Trade Center Presumption – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… If you participated in the World Trade Center (WTC) rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts, and … you should be aware of the benefits provided by the World Trade Center Presumption law. You may be eligible for an … for these benefits. For more information, visit our World Trade Center Presumption page . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/world-trade-center-presumptionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases City of Newburgh Budget Review
… The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable, except for … and has not made an allowance for uncollectible taxes in the 2015 proposed budget. The city’s proposed budget … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-city-newburgh-budget-reviewAccounts Payable Advisory No. 67
… Subject Prompt Payment Interest Reference Executive Order 202.48 ( … Prompt Payment Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/67-prompt-payment-interestFort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… Based on the District’s outstanding tax certiorari liability of approximately $1.8 million, the District has an unfunded liability of approximately $873,000 as of July 31, 2019. … officials did not adopt a multiyear financial plan to address future unexpected revenue shortfalls or unanticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245Salem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… that District officials lacked adequate evidence to show they sought competition for 32 purchases (53 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105West Hempstead Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-116)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … long-term plans. Without long-term financial plans to reduce expenditures or raise additional revenues, the District’s fund balance will continue to decline. Key Recommendations Continue to develop multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/18/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-116Green Tech High Charter School – Payroll (2023M-157)
… payroll status change forms documenting approved pay rates to support $7,220 in wages paid to three hourly employees we reviewed. Could not support … approvals for miscellaneous payments totaling $16,706 made to seven employees. Could not support class coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/03/22/green-tech-high-charter-school-payroll-2023m-157Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over cash disbursements for the … Albany County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services to its residents. Revenues for 2013 totaled approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2015M-351)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District’s cafeteria operations were … officials did not perform a per-meal cost analysis to determine if lunch pricing is adequate. Key Recommendation Perform a per-meal cost analysis to ensure that the District is raising enough revenues to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-cafeteria-operationsEast Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2016M-273)
East Moriches Union Free School District Claims Processing 2016M273
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-273Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B6-16-8)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Rockland County, issued debt totaling $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/20/village-suffern-budget-review-b6-16-8