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Village of Unadilla – Disbursements (2025M-97)
… card use and payroll-related payments), we identified one or more deficiencies within 249 disbursements (or 76 … Also, the Board did not approve any of the disbursements. One former employee received $13,000 of the $33,200. Of 133 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/06/26/village-unadilla-disbursements-2025m-97Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of Berne … for officials and employees to follow when bidding is not required by law. Town of Broadalbin – Leave Accruals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent upon execution of all project approvals required by law. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. A new schedule is released every quarter and updated as necessary. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent upon execution of all project approvals required by law. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. A new schedule is released every quarter and updated as necessary. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not adopted long-term financial and capital/infrastructure plans to set forth the town’s objectives and goals. The board … policy. The board also did not properly monitor the life insurance benefits provided to members, resulting in the … and receipts. The treasurer prepares the bill packages and list of bills for board approval, records disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsReporting of Billboard Income
… years. Background Finance's Property Division (Division) is responsible to ensure that all real property in New York City (City) is valued fairly, accurately and consistently. To accomplish … visits, and correct reported income when they believe it is incorrect or omitted. Finance may also assess penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/reporting-billboard-incomeJasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-79)
… are conducted to learn the location, use and operation of the emergency doors, fire extinguishers, first-aid equipment and windows as a means of escape from fire or accident. These drills provide staff … or persons in parental relations (together “parents”) of drills as required in 2024-25. Without adequate emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-79West Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-85)
… evacuation routes and evacuation sites. Evacuation is used in response to various building emergencies such as fire, gas … drills practice the essential steps necessary to lockdown in an emergency. Bus drills are conducted to learn the … within the required time frames and officials could not support that they met all drill requirements. Officials also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/07/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-85Middlesex Fire District – Procurement (2025M-135)
… back to January 1, 2022 to review the purchase of a tanker truck. Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire … made a payment of $157,992 toward the purchase of a tanker truck. Audit Summary District officials did not ensure the … to competitive bidding applied when procuring a new tanker truck. Additionally, officials did not follow the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-procurement-2025m-135DiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… Program, click here . To read the Direct Plan disclosure booklet, click here . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planIX.5.A Billing for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… Non-Onboarding agencies: Establish their own Federal Grant Projects, Customer Contracts and Awards in SFS Have … PCBU Use the Commitment Control Module in SFS to budget for Federal Grant Projects Split costs manually on source transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5a-billing-non-onboarding-agenciesSaratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… and Federal aid. The County’s 2013 budget for Maplewood Manor Nursing Home is approximately $26 million, funded … the fund used to account for the operations of Maplewood Manor (the County-run nursing home) have shown negative … County are a result of the operating deficits in Maplewood Manor caused by the increasing costs to run the facility. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235Town of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over cash receipts and … financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to August 30, 2012. Background The Town of Gardiner is … $75,000, despite no express authority for the Town to do so, and the payment of $50,000 to the NPF toward the NPF’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Cayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… in undisbursed restitution which was collected between one year and over 20 years ago. The Department did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSchool Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a partial exemption from school taxes for … The STAR program lowers the school real property tax burden for homeowners, and makes up the difference by … not have the ability to search the Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) database of existing STAR exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… 2009, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is located in Clinton County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The Board is responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and … which totaled $106,374 for 2009 and $107,609 in 2011 that is not related to the individual sewer district. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216Additional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – New Career Plan
… provides an optional sick leave benefit. If your employer has chosen to offer this benefit, you may receive service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Police and Fire Plan
… Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an … For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need five years to be vested, your … benefit calculation. For example, if you have 19½ years of service credit but your pension will improve substantially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an … For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need five years to be vested, your … benefit calculation. For example, if you have 19½ years of service credit but your pension will improve substantially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jTransportation – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… to excellent, a 1.0 percentage point increase since 2019. Bridge Conditions Have Improved Since 2016, But Are Worse … State was responsible for maintaining 8,528 bridges.* A bridge is considered to be in poor condition (previously … to one or more major components. The fact that a bridge is in poor condition does not imply that it is unsafe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/transportation