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City of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted … The City’s tax overlay may not be sufficient to cover the amount of uncollected taxes and could create a … levy limit. Key Recommendations Work with the Comptroller to determine current fund balance levels, identify all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3Village of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… dramatically from approximately $20,000 as of May 31, 2008 to a fund deficit of approximately ( $54,000 ) as of May … that the annual report was filed with our Office within 60 days of fiscal year end, as required. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
Village of Monticello Board Oversight 2013M226
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information … for the effective management and fiscal oversight of city operations because officials failed to file annual … provide guidance for a more transparent financial account of the city’s finances during this difficult time. It is my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesTown of Poland – Internal Controls Over Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2013M-386)
… if the Town was adequately safeguarding its fuel inventory for the period January 1, 2012 through November 27, 2013. … Town Supervisor. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $1.08 million. Key Findings … storage tanks at its highway facility: a 1,500-gallon tank for diesel fuel and a 500-gallon tank for gasoline. From …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-poland-internal-controls-over-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2013m-386Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… January 1, 2009, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is located in Clinton County and has … Town of Black Brook Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216Samaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring the contract to … through June 30, 2014 to conduct a Chemical Dependency Services Program (Program) for adults. Samaritan Village has … provides residential, outpatient and methadone treatment services to its clients. According to the contract, OASAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 258
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions on accessing … class has been established which will allow access to five Garnishment panels - Garnishment Spec 1, Garnishment … 4 and Garnishment Balances. Although agencies will be able to 'view' the panels, they will not be able to update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/258-agency-view-access-paysr-garnishment-panelsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Half of Fiscal Year Exceed Projections by $2.4 Billion
… First Quarterly Update by $2.4 billion, according to the September State Cash Report released by State Comptroller … collections continued to run ahead of projections through September,” DiNapoli said. “However, there are economic … $12.9 billion, or double the amount collected through last September, but $560.2 million below DOB’s latest financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-half-fiscal-year-exceed-projections-2-point-4-billionTown of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
Town of White Creek Board Oversight of Financial Activities 2013M64
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64State Agencies Bulletin No. 1121
… Purpose To inform agencies of the tax related withholding requirements for 2012. Affected Employees Employees receiving … To inform agencies of the tax related withholding requirements for 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1121-summary-tax-related-withholding-requirements-2012Local Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities, according to a report released … could be improved to prevent potential hardships for individuals with disabilities. “No one should face … are committed to ensuring access to services and programs for the millions of New Yorkers with disabilities and these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersVI.5 Project Budgets – VI. Budgets
… The Projects module is used to collect financial transactions associated to a project. The Projects module, along with the Commitment … the amount of expenditures that can be charged and posted to project budgets. State agencies prepare, approve and post … The Projects module is used to collect financial transactions associated with State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi5-project-budgetsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2380
… used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees are affected. PEF employees who … used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees who received funds prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2380-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2025About Unclaimed Funds
… 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 … Additional Resources Museum or Military Abandoned Property Listing A list of military medals found in safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsCity of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… (BPU) did not seek bids for purchases from six vendors who were paid $387,763 and the City did not seek bids for … provide a reasonable explanation for 47 missing receipts. Utility customer accounts and payments were adjusted and … services. Properly segregate duties, including computer access. Establish system access levels to promote adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (Albany County) Although the school … For example, the district can strengthen the controls over timekeeping by establishing and implementing uniformity of … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… auditor’s approval and the claims auditor did not audit 10 scholarship payments totaling $4,750. Rotterdam-Mohonasen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2025
… to New York State’s Economy Members New Locations for In-Person Consultations October 2025 National … Available: NYC Office Retirees Retiree Earnings Limit for School Employees Annual COLA Increase Coming Soon … Visit NYSLRS at the New York State Fair Members Preparing for Retirement Applying for Retirement Retirees Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2025Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Rosendale and the Town of West Seneca . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … chief to commute to and from his place of employment in New York City. Auditors also identified questionable … of the State Comptroller, including more than $850,000 in fund balance variances. Auditors also found the town could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0