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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1881
… are affected. Background The OT limit for Tier 6 began in State fiscal year 2012-13 at $15,000. The limit increases … Consumer Price Index on December 31 of the previous year. In 2018, the maximum amount of OT that can be included in the final average salary of a Tier 6 member was changed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1881-2021-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for fees that the city has not previously assessed. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCanton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-287)
… has been depleted from $1.9 million to just over $730,000 (or 3.1 percent of District appropriations) in 2011-12. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/canton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-287Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured the economical purchase of fuel. Key Findings District officials did not purchase fuel in the most economical manner or seek competition when purchasing fuel, as required. During the 30 month audit period, the District could have reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-192019 Annual Audit
… payments were appropriate and: (i) complied with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law, (ii) were … whether payments were appropriate and i complied with the New York State Workers Compensation Law ii were consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/19/2019-annual-auditNew Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… District officials to strengthen internal controls over payroll. Officials did not: Adequately segregate the duties … of or establish adequate compensating controls over the payroll clerk who could add new employees to the financial … adding and changing salaries and pay rates, processing the payroll, and signing and distributing payroll checks. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
… schedule. Assess annually reported capital investment and salary information for reliability or compare it to estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our initial … many of the critical functions required to protect the health and safety of foster children. For example, we found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followGarden City Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (2023M-161)
… taxpayers that all IT assets are adequately accounted for and would be detected if lost, stolen or misused. We … that 23 percent of the assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Four Chromebooks and an iPad with … the Board did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for IT equipment inventory, annual inventories were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/garden-city-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-2023m-161Pembroke Central School District - Investment Program (2023M-130)
… legally permissible investment options, the District may have earned approximately $390,000, or $237,000 more than … of District funds. Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. Monitor … agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they have initiated or plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-130About this Report – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… citizens with an overview of the financial condition of New York State. It presents selected financial, economic, and … detailed financial reports issued by the Office of the New York State Comptroller, and is meant to complement those … payments and pension contributions. The Office of the New York State Comptroller was honored for the 25th year when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/about-reportArlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
… interests in leasehold agreements. Key Findings Members of the Board did not use competitive methods to renovate … reduced rent rate provisions. In addition, a member of the Board who also serves as a Trustee of the Croft Corners Fire Company (Company) failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/10/21/arlington-fire-district-station-number-5-renovation-2022m-54Madison County – Consumer Protections: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-8)
… not inspected as required. There was no reliable system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … weighing and measuring devices that require inspection. In addition, the Director did not develop and implement … testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/madison-county-consumer-protections-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-8Industrial Development Agencies in New York State
… support economic development in New York. An IDA is a type of public benefit corporation that offers financial … to encourage local economic development. The goals of IDAs include increasing job opportunities and improving … Information System within 90 days following the closing of each fiscal year. Failure to comply with reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/industrial-development-agencies-new-york-stateEden Central School District – Capital Project Management (2024M-83)
… 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-83Dutchess County – Contract Monitoring (2023M-142)
… As a result: Various department officials responsible for monitoring and overseeing the contracts approved claims … approving the claim. The Comptroller approved claims for payment totaling approximately $10.5 million without … and services rendered was sufficient. Expenditures for one contract exceeded the agreed-upon contract amount by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/08/09/dutchess-county-contract-monitoring-2023m-142State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Preliminary Budget
… following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Preliminary Budget: New York City’s Fiscal Year (FY) … allocated but not spent on asylum seekers through June 30, 2026 will be used to fund additional spending in FY 2025 and balance the budget in FY 2026. More resources will also be used to fund relatively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-preliminary-budgetTown of Allen – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-120)
… remitted in a timely manner and reported accurately to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor).The Clerk accurately … exceeding $250, as required. Remit real property taxes to the Supervisor on a weekly basis or provide a monthly … Clerk collected proceeds from the sale of culvert pipes to residents, but the Highway Superintendent did not maintain …
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)
… when entering into a contract to purchase a ladder truck for $1.9 million or maintain written support to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/hyde-park-fire-and-water-district-procurement-2025m-31Real Property Tax Cap - School Districts Guidance
… assessments/tax rolls which exempted from taxation certain property owned by LIPA. In these instances, the first line of … Real Property Tax Cap School Districts Guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-school-districts-guidance