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City of Amsterdam – Treasurer’s Office Collections (2022M-203)
… were deficient, allowing for 916 unaccounted for receipt numbers. Large unreconciled accounts receivable variances … software collection system should account for all receipt numbers. Users’ access to the software collection system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/06/23/city-amsterdam-treasurers-office-collections-2022m-203Morris Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-47)
… Objective Determine whether the Morris Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively managed fund balance. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/28/morris-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-47Brocton Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-15)
… have found that of the 184 claims we reviewed totaling $1 . 9 million, 100 claims totaling approximately $141,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-15Saratoga Springs City School District – Procurement (2023M-25)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Saratoga Springs City School District (District) officials … audit school saratoga springs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/15/saratoga-springs-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-25South Kortright Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-69)
… auditor, as part of their claims audit process, did not verify that requests for proposals (RFPs) were solicited for … totaling $20,834 were approved without documentation to verify compliance with the District’s procurement policy. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/south-kortright-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-69Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… price. Officials should not have paid $74,980 to a local gas station. The erroneous payments comprised $57,415 in taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-19Town of Allen – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-120)
… Deposit fees totaling approximately $3,000 within three business days of being collected for total daily aggregate … from the sale of culvert pipes to residents, but the Highway Superintendent did not maintain suitable records to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/02/14/town-allen-town-clerk-collections-2024m-120Hyde Park Fire and Water District – Procurement (2025M-31)
… the District properly used an exception to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in General Municipal Law … for $160,000. Key Recommendations Comply with competitive bidding requirements and the Policy when making purchases, or … documentation when using an exception to competitive bidding requirements. Publicly disclose, in writing, interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/hyde-park-fire-and-water-district-procurement-2025m-31Eden Central School District – Capital Project Management (2024M-83)
Determine whether the Eden Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials provided sufficient oversight of and managed the Districts 2022 capital project project in a transparent manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/eden-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2024m-83Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… did not maintain records showing how many people bought tickets or attended all fund-raising events. Key … Review and approve bills prior to payment. Ensure that tickets sold at each fund-raising event are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… tax levy of $58,426,602. City of Lockport – Budget Review (Niagara County) Auditors found that the significant revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAdditional Benefits after 25 Years (Sections 384[f], [g] and [h]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… year of your appointment or within one year of employer adoption. By doing so, you waive the right to continue in … benefit, or if you turn 62 within one month of its adoption, you have three months from the date it is offered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-25-years-sections-384f-g-and-hChild Support and Spousal Maintenance – Divorce and Your Benefits
… cannot be applied toward the member’s pension payments. A new Income Withholding Order must be served on NYSLRS after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/child-support-and-spousal-maintenanceVendor File Advisory No. 8
… Subject: Updating the Vendor Certification section to include a new certification Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter X, Section 4.A - Vendor Certifications Update: The Office of the New York … Updating the Vendor Certification section to include a new certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/8-vendor-certifications-updateCoalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… a coalition of 41 investors today urged U.S. companies to oppose President Trump's repeated actions on immigration, which risk negative repercussions to our nation’s economy. "We're calling on American companies to embrace inclusive immigration policies and stand against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… district for 2015 is available through a new, interactive feature on DiNapoli's website. Generally, the type of federal … promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… A former justice court clerk pleaded guilty to petit larceny after a joint investigation by the Office of … A former justice court clerk pleaded guilty to petit larceny after a joint investigation by the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesOpinion 95-22
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … (use of tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: The Fishkill Exempt Firemen's … Benevolent Association may not expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 95-21
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … sewer districts. The consolidation is subject to public hearing and permissive referendum requirements. You ask … established for the same purpose, subject to public hearing and permissive referendum requirements (Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21