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Slate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and whether claims were adequately supported, and for a valid purpose before payment. Key Findings District … Hill Fire Districts District Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Town of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
… Town Board (Board), and filed the annual financial report (AFR) in a timely manner. Key Findings The Supervisor … records to the Board for audit and while he filed the AFR in a timely manner, it was not accurate. The Supervisor: … were accurate. Overstated cash by $747,000 in the 2022 AFR. Did not perform a periodic review of all journal entries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-bergen-town-supervisor-2024m-30Contributing Toward Your Retirement – Career Plan
… Tier 1, 2 and 3 Members If you are a Tier 1 or 2 member, or a Tier 3 … 11 benefits, you are not required to contribute toward your retirement benefits, but may elect to make voluntary … contributions are not annuity savings contributions and will not provide you with an annuity when you retire. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/contributing-toward-your-retirementAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. In conjunction with audit 2013-S-73 , the audit covers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyDiNapoli Calls for Transparency From Companies Regarding Affordability Concerns
… pricing transparency report with credit card companies American Express Co. and Mastercard Inc. Both proposals were … clarified that they did not offer surveillance pricing products or services. DiNapoli also wrote to Visa Inc. , the … “major financial impact.” According to a 2024 study by the American Medical Association, 61% of physicians report that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-calls-transparency-companies-regarding-affordability-concernsOverlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… in financing local government operations. What information does the Tax Levies Detail table present, and how can it be … allow the user to do regional analyses. What information does the Tax Rates table present, and how can it be used? The … and special districts as applicable.) What information does the School District - Component Tax Data table present, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and effectively.” Town of Berlin – Internal Controls Over Water District No. 2 Operations (Rensselaer County) The board … a $4.1 million capital project to construct a waste water treatment plant and sewer district. The board did not establish an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Resources for Local Officials
Resources for Local Officials
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsTown of Kingsbury – Multiyear Planning for Fund Balance and Reserves (2025M-66)
… (Town) Board (Board) and officials develop and adopt a multiyear financial plan and fund balance and reserve … plans, and also provide taxpayers with information about why resources have been set aside. The Board is responsible … balance and improving the Town’s capital assets over time would have been more transparent to the Town’s residents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-kingsbury-multiyear-planning-fund-balance-and-reserves-2025m-66Avoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… supported, authorized by management and accurately paid in accordance with board-approved collective bargaining … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board of Education (Board) has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Retirement Estimates – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Estimates Unit 110 State Street Mail Drop 6-2 Albany, NY 12244-0001 Estimates for members considering retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/retirement-estimatesDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-30
… Employees Employees of the Department of Transportation in the Operational Services Unit – BU03 who meet the … season. Effective Date(s) Payment may be made beginning in Pay Period 5L, paychecks dated 06/28/17. Payment will be made in a separate check. There is no direct deposit for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-30-2017-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2016-2017Common Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22-update.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up) (2022-F-31) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Report 2018-S-71).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f31-response.pdfHow To Submit a .txt file to NYSLRS using the OSC Secure File Transfer Services Interface
This job aid shows you (a participating organization) how to use the OSC Secure File Transfer Services Interface in order to properly submit your pipe-delimited .txt files to NYSLRS for processing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/third-party-organizations/pdf/vcdp-submit-setup-file.pdfOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up) (2023-F-36)
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Report 2020-S-45).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f36.pdfOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up) (2023-F-28)
To determine the extent of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (2019-S-64).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f28.pdfAccrued Payments and Leave Credits Page How-To Guide for Local Enhanced Reporting
This guide shows you how to use the Accrued Payments and Leave Credits page in Retirement Online to complete and submit final payment and service information when your employees retire.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/aplc-local-enhanced.pdfAccrued Payments and Leave Credits Page How-To Guide for Local Legacy Reporting
This guide shows you how to use the Accrued Payments and Leave Credits page in Retirement Online to complete and submit final payment and service information when your employees retire.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/aplc-local-legacy.pdfAccrued Payments and Leave Credits Page How-To Guide for State Reporting
This guide shows you how to use the Accrued Payments and Leave Credits page in Retirement Online to complete and submit final payment and service information when your employees retire.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/aplc-state.pdf