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Friendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
… appropriations by a total of $2.3 million (8 percent) in the three fiscal years audited. This made it appear the … used to fund operations. Improperly restricted $246,000 in a debt reserve fund. The funds should be returned to the … restricted funds to general fund surplus fund balance in compliance with applicable statutes. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/friendship-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-55Le Roy Central School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-110)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Le Roy Central School District (District) Board of Education … Determine whether the Le Roy Central School District District Board of Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/le-roy-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-110Seneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Seneca County (County) Department of Weights and Measures … and whether complete records were maintained. Key Findings The Director of Weights and Measures (Director) did not … of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… adequate controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. Key … adequate controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. We … or the misappropriation of funds in the financial application because they did not: Develop and adopt policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessVillage of Riverside – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2024M-107)
… of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF), which could result in the Village paying fines and penalties. Recommendations … complete and accurate accounting records and reports in a timely manner. Village officials generally agreed with … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-riverside-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-107Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2024M-96)
… inaccurate and unsupported. Paid five employees $55,407 in overtime payments that could have been avoided or reduced. … which they are entitled. Review payroll errors identified in this report and, if appropriate, consult with the attorney … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96Town of Chesterfield – Town Clerk (2024M-110)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Chesterfield (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly recorded, … receipts for collections totaling $18,289 received for 273 of 805 fees (34 percent). The Clerk also did not: Prepare … and accountability analyses which compare the amount of cash on hand and on deposit in the bank to detailed lists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/24/town-chesterfield-town-clerk-2024m-110Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… the Greece Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings The Board and … in the most economical way and without favoritism. Of the 51 professional service providers that were paid more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mRoslyn Union Free School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory Records (2024M-91)
… information technology (IT) equipment. Key Findings While District officials generally tracked IT equipment in an … IT equipment or maintain sufficiently detailed, up-to-date inventory records. The IT inventory list included at … with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they have initiated corrective action. Appendix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/02/21/roslyn-union-free-school-district-information-technology-equipmentOnondaga County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-3)
… for the period January 1, 2024 through September 3, 2025. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets … funds for the period January 1 2024 through September 3 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/09/26/onondaga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-3XIII.10 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… AND POLICIES This section provides Agencies with guidance on how to process a refund owed to the State by an employee. … greater than they were entitled to, or (iv) spent more on the State-issued travel card than he or she was entitled to receive in reimbursement on the employee expense report. When an employee owes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Municipal Audits
… following municipal audits have been issued. Procurement of Electricity and Natural Gas through Aggregators (2018MS-5) … the lowest prices for electricity and natural gas. Five of seven entities reviewed (city of Albany; counties of Broome, Cortland and Oneida; and North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Needles, Birth Control Go Missing From NYC School Health Centers
… potentially hazardous medical supplies were unaccounted for at its School-Based Health Centers (Centers). “The state … The DOH has reviewed our findings, and I commend them for agreeing to take swift steps to implement controls over … that will help protect students and the supplies needed for the crucial delivery of health care to them.” The DOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-needles-birth-control-go-missing-nyc-school-health-centersDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement with Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park
… (Oil Spill Fund), Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park to convert an abandoned gas station located at 1381 … properties dating back to 1978. The Town of Hyde Park has agreed to demolish the building and landscape the … collaboration with Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park to convert a neglected and abandoned property,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-dutchess-county-and-town-hyde-parkEaster Seals New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Easter Seals New York (Easter Seals NY) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … To determine whether the costs reported by Easter Seals New York Easter Seals NY on its Consolidated Fiscal Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/12/easter-seals-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: January Tax Collections Fall Short
State tax collections through the first 10 months of the states fiscal year rose 1 percent from last year to $589 billion but were $3673 million below the states latest estimates because of lower than expected Personal Income Tax PIT collections
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-january-tax-collections-fall-shortNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… how worldwide efforts to adopt the Paris Agreement goals for reducing global warming might impact its business. The … adoption of greater climate analysis is a win for shareholders and for the company's ability to manage risk," said New York … how worldwide efforts to adopt the Paris Agreement goals for reducing global warming might impact its business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeApplying for Benefits – State Police Plan
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. You can file for a service retirement benefit online. Sign in to your … are provided for each of the benefits described in this plan book. If you need help, you can call 866-805-0990 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/applying-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bay Shore Fire District , Hartsdale Volunteer Fire Company , Town of Neversink , Village of Ossining , Walton Fire Department and the City of … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bay Shore Fire District Hartsdale Volunteer Fire Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 89-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a), (d)(3): A town board may adopt a local law, subject to mandatory referendum, … within the town police department, may delegate that authority to the chief of police. Town Law, §150(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-55