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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… on the AWL. Four of the five developments did not comply with the required 3:1 internal/external ratio when offering … benefits to which they were not entitled. Auditors worked with DOL to identify another $238,792 in potential recoveries … Department: Adirondack Helping Hands, Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-88) For the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… coverage for your employees. Offer Cash Payment In Lieu of Health Benefits For employees who have coverage available … plan or another secondary source, offer them the option of a cash payment in lieu of health benefits. This provides a win-win: you save money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … projects. As a result, there were significant problems with the accounting for and reporting of capital project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Central Valley … and could not take proper timely actions when more than $26,000 in cash shortages occurred. Trumansburg Central School … As a result, the district cannot properly account for how much fuel is pumped into specific vehicles and by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsRichburg-Wirt Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-73)
… 2025 We extended the audit period through October 6, 2025, to review fiscal training records. Understanding the Audit … that is responsible for providing adequate oversight to ensure proper financial management. This includes … addition, three of the five Board members did not respond to our requests to discuss the audit. The report includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/richburg-wirt-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-73Opinion 94-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Service Award Programs (participation by retired members of fire department) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§215(1), 217(a): … active life retired members and life retired members of a fire department for which a volunteer firefighters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (Montgomery County) The … council. In addition, city officials did not implement all of the recommendations in the previous review letter when … operating funds using unsupported allocation methods. Town of Chemung – Intermunicipal Consolidation Agreement (Chemung …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXI.18.F The Iran Divestment Act of 2012 – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… subunit, or parent. OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES’ (OGS) LIST The Act requires that the Office of General Services develop a list of persons who engage in investment activities in Iran and update it every 180 days. The list is available on the OGS website at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18f-iran-divestment-act-2012Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … County) The clerk-treasurer did not provide the board with comprehensive financial reports so that it could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State's Tuition Assistance Program Not Keeping Up With Inflation, Tuition Costs
… finds that New York’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), the state’s primary need-based grant program for college … not kept pace with inflation or rising tuition costs since the 2008-09 academic year (AY) and that undergraduate TAP recipients dropped by … finds that New Yorks Tuition Assistance Program TAP the states primary needbased grant program for college …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-states-tuition-assistance-program-not-keeping-inflation-tuition-costsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-324
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2023 Judicial Longevity Payment (JLP) and to provide instructions for payments not processed … detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/Confidential and Unrepresented employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-324-april-2023-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… prices. The rules do not require competitive bidding for contracts that are less than $100,000 or for purchases … Transportation Provider (2018-S-10) The provider reviewed is a private proprietary corporation that has been providing … since September 2012. During the period from Sept. 26, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2016, Medicaid paid the provider $2.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Management at all five sampled developments misspent funds, and management at two of the sampled developments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1955
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … criteria are affected. Background The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) memorandums dated 10/15/2021 to the Department of Environmental Conservation; Office of Parks, Recreation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1955-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-295
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment … consistent with prior practice, when a CSEA Agreement is reached, the negotiated changes detailed in the Labor … SLED payment is not part of the basic annual salary, but it is considered pensionable earnings. Tax Information The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-295-april-2021-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 1873
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … criteria are affected. Background The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) memorandums dated 10/13/2020 to the Department of Environmental Conservation; Office of Parks, Recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1873-2020-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedNanuet Fire District - Credit and Gasoline Cards (2018M-193)
… Determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and the purchases were for appropriate purposes. Key Findings … for each credit card purchase. Reconcile credit and gasoline card statements to itemized supporting documentation. Develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/12/28/nanuet-fire-district-credit-and-gasoline-cards-2018m-193Hughsonville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Cash Disbursements (2014M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the controls over cash disbursements for the … Board of Fire Commissioners, provides fire protection to approximately 9,000 residents. Budgeted appropriations for … The Board did not perform a proper audit of vouchers prior to payment or ensure that adequate supporting documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/hughsonville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-cash-disbursements-2014mHalcottsville Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-190)
… Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Middletown, Delaware County. The Department … and for reviewing the Treasurer’s work to ensure that all cash receipts and disbursements are properly accounted for. Not all disbursements were paid according to Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/10/halcottsville-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-190