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Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… do not participate in a time-keeping system on a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed … (ROA) to calculate the average number of days you work in a month.] This is important because your retirement benefits are based, in part, on the days you work. The resolution confirms your standard work day. Every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionTown of Wales – Financial Management (2017M-32)
… by an elected five-member Town Board. General and highway fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately … and highway funds. The Board did not adopt a reserve fund policy or document plans for expected future use for two of its five reserve funds. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-wales-financial-management-2017m-32Village of Riverside – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2024M-107)
… did not file the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) for the last four fiscal years and the current AFR was … of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF), which could result in the Village paying fines and penalties. Recommendations The audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-riverside-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-107Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials established adequate controls over user … financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not establish adequate controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… transportation services throughout the seven counties of Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming, and … have formal policies and procedures specifying the types of discretionary costs that are appropriate and the dollar … to determine the appropriateness and reasonableness of many types of discretionary expenses, including meetings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Academy Charter School , Eastport-South Manor Central School District and the Liverpool Central … or approve claims totaling $1.9 million. Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Financial Software User … audits of the Academy Charter School EastportSouth Manor Central School District and the Liverpool Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Seneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… whether the Seneca County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. Key Findings … whether the Seneca County County Department of Weights and Measures Department completed required testing of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $291.4 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… Fund (Fund) was $291.4 billion at the end of the second quarter of State Fiscal Year 2025-26, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Fund investments returned an estimated 4.13% for the quarter and 9.82% for the first six months of the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-291-point-4-billion-end-second-quarterSchoharie Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-263)
… The Schoharie Central School District is located in portions of Schoharie, Albany, Montgomery and Schenectady … $8 million less than budgeted over a five-year period. In addition, although the Board appropriated on average … not be used. Develop a plan to use surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/schoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-263Roslyn Union Free School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory Records (2024M-91)
… tracked IT equipment in an appropriate manner, they did not always appropriately inventory and safeguard IT equipment … IT devices that were missing either a serial number or tag number. The fixed asset report did not contain serial … devices. Without recording device serial numbers and asset tag numbers, officials cannot ensure that asset tags were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/02/21/roslyn-union-free-school-district-information-technology-equipmentMarion Central School District – Tuition Reimbursements (2016M-11)
… Background The Marion Central School District is located in the Towns of Arcadia, Marion, Ontario, Palmyra, Sodus, Walworth and Williamson in Wayne County. The District, which operates two schools … obligations. Seek recovery of the $4,932 in tuition reimbursement overpayments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/marion-central-school-district-tuition-reimbursements-2016m-11Goshen Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-46)
… Background The Goshen Central School District is located in the Village of Goshen, Orange County, and serves students who reside in the Village of Goshen and the Towns of Goshen, Chester, … fiscal year total approximately $67 million. Key Findings In fiscal years 2011-12 through 2015-16, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/goshen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-46Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-300)
… The Freeport Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets that result in the appropriation of unrestricted fund balance not needed … reserve funds identified to benefit District residents in accordance with statutory requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-300KIPP Tech Valley Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2012M-256)
… of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011, to August 31, … 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years to determine whether the billing invoices were accurate and supported. The School … KIPP Tech Valley Charter School Enrollment and Billing 2012M256 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/kipp-tech-valley-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2012m-256Glen Cove City School District – Portable Electronic Devices and Conflict of Interest (2016M-285)
… July 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016. Background The Glen Cove City School District is located in the City of Glen Cove, Nassau County. The District, which operates six … Glen Cove City School District Portable Electronic Devices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-portable-electronic-devices-and-conflictContract Advisory No. 12
… created in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for use with Gateway contracts. In addition to determining whether … Electronic Contracting with Grants Gateway Transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/12-electronic-contracting-grants-gateway-transactionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1200
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … in the PEF, M/C or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) Institution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1200-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2012State Agencies Bulletin No. 1106
… Employees A letter will be sent by the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations to affected PEF and M/C participants … explaining the tax rules. CSEA participants are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1106-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2011About Offering a Retirement Plan – What Every Employer Should Know
… Why offer a Retirement System plan to your employees? Being part of … offer employees an attractive benefits package, including a defined benefit pension . With a defined benefit pension, … (vesting) after accruing five years of service credit; Build a Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA) into pensions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-offering-retirement-planOnondaga County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-3)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. These actions are recorded in the county clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/09/26/onondaga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-3