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City of Lockport – Budget Review (B22-1-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended by Chapter 147 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b22-1-8Area #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… and school personnel for the actions they must take in the event of a disruption and could significantly reduce … and can be restored whenever needed; and Storing backups in an offline and offsite location that meets the local … IT contingency planning and backup procedures can be found in the Office of the State Comptroller’s publication entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk … Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town of Huntington employee Moses K. Johnson, 63, … 16, 2021. It is alleged that Johnson failed to notify the bank or the New York State and Local Retirement System of his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-315
… The value of the stipend increase should be determined by multiplying the salary in effect on 09/30/2021 by 2.00% and rounding to the next whole dollar. This amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-315-october-2021-stipend-increase-gnsu-employees-representedAlbany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the process for selecting and negotiating the related financial terms for the building space needed for school operations and the effectiveness of the School’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … additional fund balance to finance operations. In addition, the unemployment reserve is overfunded. … exceeding statutory limits by almost $1.7 million. In addition, the district’s tax certiorari reserve appears to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 88-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State … of villages shall be paid to the state comptroller in accordance with the provisions of section twenty-seven of … to " fines " and has no application to civil penalties . In conclusion, therefore, all fines imposed under the WCL, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Opinion 89-14
… officer may not solicit stamped envelopes for mailing tax receipts) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §986(1): A collecting officer may not request persons paying their taxes by mail who desire a tax receipt to include a self-addressed stamped envelope with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… there is a high level of transparency and accountability in the spending of its funds on these projects. Key Findings In certain instances, the LIRR did not efficiently manage its … auditors by stating that an employee was working when, in fact, he was not at work. We identified three employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-599
… effective 6/22/12, City Laborers were not eligible for Paid Holidays and were paid double time for designated holidays … Strike/Discip Fine 409 CUNY Disciplinary Fine 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 445 HC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-599-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-city-laborerDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is falling short in meeting the needs of homeless New Yorkers, particularly those with mental health and … or substance abuse issues and individuals were placed in a shelter that could not give them the help they needed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthXIV.2 Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates – XIV. Special Procedures
… to the current date that the file is loaded in SFS. For online entry of AP and Purchasing transactions, the Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv2-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesOpinion 95-28
… FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (in obligation issued by a financial institution and secured by a letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 2002-6
… to your inquiry with regard to the designation of a dead end, unpaved town highway as a "seasonal limited use … (Highway Law §205-a[1]). Section 205-a provides that "[s]easonal limited use highways shall be those town highways … and makes no distinction as to whether a highway is a dead end or a through highway, or whether a highway surface …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and post signage informing consumers that they can return their used rechargeable batteries to the retail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA Finances
… statement on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) July Financial Plan released today: “The MTA’s July Financial Plan projects the budget for all five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-financesTown of Wethersfield – Town Clerk and Highway Operations (2013M-21)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over selected … financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wethersfield is … The Clerk did not make deposits and remit moneys to appropriate agencies in a timely manner. Further, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-wethersfield-town-clerk-and-highway-operations-2013m-21XV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… Agencies will not have the ability to process vouchers or expense reports in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) … at the end of March, entered online and not approved by OSC will no longer be deleted. These vouchers will remain … end of March, submitted via bulkload and not approved by OSC will continue to be deleted if they reference a purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewVillage of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… assets. During its existence, the Village was governed by a three-member governing board consisting of a Mayor and … misappropriated approximately $115,891 of Village funds, made questionable purchases totaling $1,405 and received … of $117,615 in Village transactions that were initiated by the Clerk-Treasurer. The Clerk-Treasurer was responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331