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Vendor File Advisory No. 2
… MAIN St., 2ND FLOOR 12 MAIN ST 2ND FL W. OAK AVENUE W OAK AVE 45-A GRAY BOULEVARD 45-A GRAY BLVD JOHN H. SMITH JOHN H …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/2-regarding-consistency-adding-vendor-informationReal Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… [read complete report] We also issued 10 letter reports to the following Towns: Callicoon , Carlisle , Chenango , Cherry … through December 31, 2016. Background All real property in New York is subject to taxation unless specific legal … of Age or Older (Senior Citizens) and Veterans exemptions in 10 towns. Key Findings Assessors granted exemptions that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… years of credited service, you may end your membership and withdraw your accumulated mandatory contributions (with 5 percent interest compounded annually). To withdraw your membership, you should apply no earlier than 15 … Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click “Withdraw My Membership.” You can also apply by mail by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is … City to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15Stamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… the Stamford Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund … the 2019-20 through 2021-22 fiscal years by an average of $1.4 million (14 percent) and planned to use fund balance … fund balance exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit in two of the last three fiscal years by approximately $700,000 (6.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Discovery Charter School – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-156)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Discovery Charter School (School) officials ensured network … and indicated they will initiate corrective action. … discovery charter school network financial software access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/17/discovery-charter-school-network-and-financial-software-access-controlsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… and improperly delegated check signing authority to all Board members. The Board, despite having no authority to … compensation payments and explore the potential to recoup all or part of the payments already made. Conduct a deliberate, thorough and timely audit of all claims prior to payment and ensure that all checks are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… This section provides agencies with policy and guidance on purchasing and paying with a Procurement Card (PCard) and … contracts because expenditures are not captured on the year-to-date and life-to-date amounts on the contract. In addition, for all single purchases of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useTown of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… and expenditures against budgeted estimates throughout the year because the Supervisor does not maintain accounting … necessary budget modifications are made throughout the year to stabilize the Town’s financial status and reverse the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… to unscrupulous tax preparers filing false returns. Other popular scams include using questionable social security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsOswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… if there is any limitation on previous years that can be billed. … Oswego City School District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-fosterBeacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… Background The Beacon City School District is located in the City of Beacon, Dutchess County. The District, which … on open purchase orders when approving claims resulting in eight open purchase orders being overspent by $77,436. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20Norwich City School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-143)
… July 1, 2012 through January 22, 2014. Background The Norwich City School District is located in Chenango County. … to physical inventories and resolve any differences. … Norwich City School District Financial Condition and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/norwich-city-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteria-operationsLong Lake Central School District – Payroll (2016M-90)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s payroll procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through November 30, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $3.9 million. … were not adequately segregated because she was responsible for collecting employees’ time records; recording the hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/long-lake-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-90State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… increases anticipated spending to more than $118 billion in FY 2026, fueled by about $1.7 billion in additional spending to maintain current service levels for … clouds the city’s revenue and expense forecasting. In addition to rising recession risk, the city has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetLewis County Industrial Development Agency – Staff Services Agreements (2025M-1)
… staff service fees were accurately calculated and paid in accordance with written agreements. Key Findings The … calculated and paid according to the agreements, resulting in LCIDA overpaying $316,597 for such services. This was 172 … and certain fees were not properly annualized as specified in the agreements. In addition, LCIDA paid a fee for one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/05/23/lewis-county-industrial-development-agency-staff-services-agreements-2025m-1The Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… of COVID-19 December 2020 PDF Version Highlights In 2019, New York City’s retail sector comprised 32,600 businesses that … 31 to allow retailers to use sidewalks and open spaces. New York City is one of the world’s premier shopping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Real Property Tax Cap Information - Glossary
… government operations.These taxes are included under the tax cap. Fees based on use of goods and services (such as water, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-information-glossaryDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… Services (DFS). The improper payments were exposed when the Comptroller’s auditors sampled 840 of the nearly … instance, the supposed prescribing physician was deceased when the prescription was written. In another, United paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudJune 2002: GASB Statement 34
… of governmental operations and ultimately result in an increased accountability by the governmental units. This project culminated in June 1999 with the issuance of Statement 34 of the … Government- Wide Reporting Focus on Major Funds Changes in Budgetary Reporting Full accrual accounting including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-gasb-statement-34