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East Quogue Union Free School District – Selected Payroll Practices and Information Technology (2014M-44)
… our audit was to evaluate internal controls over payroll and information technology for the period of July 1, 2012 … 450 students attending Kindergarten through Grade 6 and contracts with a neighboring school district to educate … written policies or procedures to address the maintenance and monitoring of leave accrual records. The District does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-selected-payroll-practices-andDiNapoli Announces New Technology Investment Through Contour Venture Partners
… venture funding through Contour Venture Partners, an investment partner of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-new-technology-investment-through-contour-venture-partnersOpinion 92-36
… only within the geographical confines of a police district within that county and to collect a surcharge only on customers serviced within the district. You state that the police district encompasses more than 90% of the county's populace. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Opinion 91-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … superintendent of highways, to display a town decal and identification number. You state that the superintendent of highways has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-182)
… of Fire Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained and filed timely. Key Findings While the Board monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/04/19/ticonderoga-joint-townvillage-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-182DiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… financial reporting requirements. “While the vast majority of local governments complete their financial filings as … or more years calls into question the financial position of the locality as well as the effectiveness of the local government’s financial management. When a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Expands List of Corporations That Disclose Political Spending
… In 2016, the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) reached agreements … the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United, investors have been left in the dark on how and where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-expands-list-corporations-disclose-political-spendingTown of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records and reports for … did not maintain accurate and complete accounting records to properly document assets, liabilities, fund balances, … or prepare accurate reports that would allow the Board to adequately monitor the Town’s financial operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113Opinion 92-4
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (supervised … fitness training for firefighters) TOWN LAW, §176(10): A fire district may pay for supervised physical fitness … functions, the nature of the supervision is such that the fire district has reasonable assurance that it is realizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Opinion 88-14
… AND LOST PROPERTY -- County Sheriff (disposition of unclaimed county prisoners' property) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … of intestacy. There is a comprehensive statutory scheme in New York State which provides that when an estate is administered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14Windsor Central School District – Fuel Controls (2022M-133)
Determine whether Windsor Central School District (District) officials established adequate internal controls over fuel credit card purchases and fuel inventory to help ensure fuel was used for District purposes and properly accounted for.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/windsor-central-school-district-2022-133.pdfWesthampton Beach Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2021M-9)
… School District’s (District’s) clubs properly accounted for, supported, deposited and used extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds. Key Findings The ECA clubs did not maintain adequate … records. Therefore, we could not determine whether all funds received and disbursed were properly accounted for. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/westhampton-beach-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activityContact Us
… General Inquiries Please include the name of the division or individual that you are contacting. Phone Email Office of the New York State Comptroller [email protected] Albany Office 110 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/contact-usNiagara Engine Company No. 6 Inc. - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-29)
… not determine whether 20 purchases totaling $3,245 were for proper Company purposes. Key Recommendations Provide … the bills approved by the Membership. Ensure disbursements for purchases are adequately supported and for proper Company expenses. Company officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/08/09/niagara-engine-company-no-6-inc-cash-receipts-andCommack Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-9)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … not sampled or properly exempted by District officials for Cycle Two. This occurred because District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/commack-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-9Opinion 92-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … by town highway superintendent); (supersession of State statutes governing contracting process) STREETS AND … a copy of the town's "purchasing resolution" which you state was adopted pursuant to section 104-b. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43The 80/20 Housing Program
… as 50 percent of an Area’s Median Income (AMI) adjusted for household size. For a New York City family of four, the 2016 income … $45,300. Applicants must earn less than the income limits for their respective household size to qualify for these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programNorth Salem Central School District – Time and Attendance (2016M-209)
… (2016M-209) Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials provided sufficient … and formal written procedures over payroll timekeeping to ensure that employees’ leave and work time was accurately … more comprehensive policies that incorporate duties to be completed and records to be maintained for time and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/north-salem-central-school-district-time-and-attendance-2016m-209Town of Glen - Water and Sewer Operations (2023M-167)
… bills and meter readings were not independently reviewed for accuracy. As a result, officials and customers have no … bookkeeper did not record amounts billed totaling $592,956 for water and sewer services in the accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-glen-water-and-sewer-operations-2023m-167Williamson Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-58)
Determine whether Williamson Central School District (District) officials ensured that non-payroll disbursements were appropriately procured, properly audited and approved, adequately supported and for valid District purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/williamson-2021-58.pdf