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Town of Hebron – Fiscal Oversight (2015M-59)
… January 31, 2015. Background The Town of Hebron is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 1,850. The Town is governed by … that checks are signed only by the Town Supervisor or, in his absence, the Deputy Supervisor, as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/26/town-hebron-fiscal-oversight-2015m-59Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… keep track of employee accruals. The system should include a signature and attestation by the employee that full hours … and Punch cards. Employees Who Do Not Participate in a Time-Keeping System Some employees, such as salaried … or appointed officials, are not required to participate in a time-keeping system; however, it is important to have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsTown of Camden – Internal Controls Over Salaries/Benefits and Ambulance Services (2014M-82)
… was to review the Town’s internal controls over salaries and benefits and over the billing and collection of ambulance service fees for the period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/30/town-camden-internal-controls-over-salariesbenefits-and-ambulance-services-2014m-82Clarence Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-297)
… audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2015 through June 21, 2016. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 total $944,965. Key Findings The purchasing policy … the solicitation of multiple quotations or use of requests for proposals (RFPs) before awarding professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/11/04/clarence-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-297Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-35)
… cash receipts and nonpayroll disbursements were adequate for the period July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9.2 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/hermon-dekalb-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-35Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Pearl River Union Free School District (District) officials properly monitored … in their response. … Determine whether Pearl River Union Free School District District officials properly monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Village of Brookville – Board Oversight (2015M-45)
… 30, 2014. Background The Village of Brookville is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, and has a population of approximately 3,400. The Village is governed … how the Village will use surplus moneys accumulated in operating funds and establish policies that address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/12/village-brookville-board-oversight-2015m-45Town of Wappinger – Financial Condition (2013M-94)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wappinger is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 26,275. An elected five-member … over several years, but has shown some improvement in 2012. Key Recommendations Develop realistic revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/21/town-wappinger-financial-condition-2013m-94Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… from five vendors totaling $102,136. Obtain written quotes for 21 purchases of goods and services totaling $77,767. Key … policy to provide officials with additional guidance for soliciting competition for professional services and insurance coverage. Obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Truxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Truxton Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of District financial activities. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123Newark Central School District – Employee Benefits (2024M-40)
… Therefore, calculation errors went undetected and resulted in erroneous and missed payments. Of the 41 employees we … $66,036 were not calculated correctly, which resulted in separation payment calculation errors totaling $20,157. … Seven employees’ separation payments were overpaid a total of $3,770. Three other employees’ separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/newark-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2024m-40II.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Constitution of the State of New York, Article V – The State Comptroller shall be required: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesTown of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
… projects (projects) were properly planned, accounted for and monitored. Key Findings The Town Board (Board) and … did not ensure projects were properly planned or accounted for and did not monitor projects. As a result, the Supervisor … project scope, timelines, cost or funding sources for any of the Town’s five projects. Prepare detailed project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pendleton-capital-projects-2024m-72SCAM ALERT
… NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat involving Retirement Online . Scammers have created a fake website, which looks similar to Retirement Online , aimed to trick users and capture login credentials. First and foremost, we assure you your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertContract Advisory No. 33
… (i) contractors are prohibited from bidding on contracts for public work, and (ii) contractors and subcontractors are … subject to Labor Law § 220-i to the Bureau of Contracts for approval, a contractor’s timely proof of certificate of … before commencing work on a covered project. Click here for the DOL Registration Website for further details. Click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryCity of Auburn – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-31)
… City facilities. Specifically: 31 components at the City Hall, such as thresholds no more than one half inch in height … counters at an accessible height. Seven components at the Fire Station, such as accessible signs identifying restrooms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-auburn-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-31Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
Assess whether Town of Chili Town officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town facilities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a fifth consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “The challenge for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Opinion 99-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … inspecting or enforcing the permitted activity (see, e.g., NY Tel. v City of Amsterdam , 200 AD2d 315, 613 NYS2d 993; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13Opinion 89-9
… LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation of Employees (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … Wages of a deceased county employee which remain unclaimed for six years may be transferred into the county's general … of administration authorizing the sister to receive the funds have not been presented to the county. You ask how the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9