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Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … We selected these employees because their rental car expenses ranked among the highest in the State. Key … employee purportedly worked prior to pickup of the rental car. The employee received wages totaling $12,834 for 378 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… Purpose As part of a series of examinations of Agency responses to Superstorm Sandy (Sandy), we sought to … As part of a series of examinations of Agency responses to Superstorm Sandy Sandy we sought to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority’s discretionary … April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background The Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) was … the public transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… and collecting the expenses of administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, “Acts”). The … the Acts pursuant to Articles VI and VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. These Acts help ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… an increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation to $72 per day effective 06/08/2025 for eligible employees. Note: Employees who would have made less than $72 per day must receive only the daily amount they would have earned if they had worked that day. Effective Dates: The increase to the Jury Duty Daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationOperational Advisory No. 8
… Payees that receive State checks for $20.00 or more and do not negotiate those checks within one year of issuance … Chapter XIV Section 1 – Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment . Information regarding the standard check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachEndwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Union and the County of Broome in which it … property taxes. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that all disbursements were for proper purposes. The Board did not … long-term capital plan. Key Recommendations Ensure that all expenditures are for allowable purposes and audit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277Rensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by the Board … District’s extra-classroom activity fund recorded $72,645 in receipts and $70,470 disbursements. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomOpinion 88-74
… in the Vietnam War. You ask if, in our opinion, it is legal for municipalities to contribute to the monument fund. … Whether it is legal for municipalities to contribute to a monument fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-74State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … were accurately distributed. Fairview Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (Dutchess County) The board and … that she did not initially have access to the OSC’s online portal to file the reports. Town of Marathon – Transparency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMore About This Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 2, 3 … NYSLRS is required to compare the employer’s special plan cost to the cost of the Article 14 plan and assign you to the less costly plan. Based on our … Special 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/more-about-retirement-planDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… A former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from the … A former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $300000 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … – Board Oversight (Wayne County) The board adopted a credit card policy authorizing the director to have custody, control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Remain Above Budget Division Projections Through Mid-Year
… Year (SFY) 2025-26, $702.2 million higher than financial plan estimates from the Division of Budget (DOB), according … PIT receipts were $756.5 million above DOB’s financial plan projections. Year-to-date consumption and use tax … Cash Report Related Report Enacted Budget Financial Plan Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-remain-above-budget-division-projections-through-mid-yearDiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… http://www.osc.state.ny.us/legislation/2013-14/oscb35.htm The proposal is part of the Comptroller’s fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingOpinion 91-50
… for) STATE FINANCE LAW, §139; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §106; PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, §3244: Bonds and notes of the … by political subdivisions (see General Municipal Law, §106). November 14, 1991 Tom Miller, Associate Investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Deerpark , City of Newburgh and Rockland County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … provide the board with adequate monthly financial reports. In addition, the board did not have adequate procedures for … Consequently, the board did not audit and approve claims in accordance with town law for 20 of the 100 check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $233.2 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… Interest Review . The review, most recently performed by Kroll LLC, found the Fund “continues to be a leader amongst …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2332-billion-end-second-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… – Financial Management (Allegany County, Livingston County and Wyoming County) The board and district officials did not adopt realistic budgets and … surplus fund balance by making $7.8 million in unbudgeted year-end transfers to reserves and appropriating $900,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… between 2015 and 2019 but had active user accounts. In addition, five employees had unnecessary user permissions … not needed, including three accounts that were created in 2015 and 2016. District officials also did not ensure … the acceptable use policy forms and retain the forms on file. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits