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June 2002: Advance Refunding Bonds
… advance" of the actual redemption and placed in an escrow account pending the call date or maturity date of the old … the proceeds of the new bonds are placed in an escrow account (in a bank or trust company located and licensed to … interest rate of x.x percent were issued to advance refund $ xx.x million of outstanding bonds with an average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-advance-refunding-bondsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… (Allegany County) The treasurer did not record and report all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… camera systems are located inside the station houses (shelter on station platform) and in the eastbound and … of the inspection records provided showed that all of the inspections were not done. For example, Oakwood Heights, Great Kills, and Tottenville had just 26 of 32 inspections. In addition, the St. George station, which has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsOversight of Child Protective Services
… sample cases through September 2022. About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2368.2
… Bulletin 2368.1 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with updated information on the use of … (DOL), are affected. Background: The State Comptroller is authorized to offset State payments in order to collect State debts, if due process is provided. Accordingly, OSC may recoup from employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23682-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District – Overtime (Nassau County) The district does not have a comprehensive payroll policy or written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district staff are able to access websites such as online shopping, social networking sites, travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… it had operating surpluses totaling $7.3 million, or a swing in operational results of $13.7 million. As of June 30, 2021, surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Oxford – Financial Condition (2024M-135)
… the Town of Oxford (Town) Board (Board) receive complete and accurate financial reports and effectively manage and plan the Town’s financial condition? Audit Period January … The Board did not receive complete and accurate financial records and reports or request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/25/town-oxford-financial-condition-2024m-135Newburgh Enlarged City School District – Financial Management (2025M-32)
… Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively manage fund balance and reserve funds? Audit Period July 1, … approximately $25.7 million. The Board did not effectively manage the District’s fund balance over the five fiscal years … reviewed to fund operations. The Board did not properly manage five reserve funds totaling $24.3 million. These funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/06/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-2025m-32Preston Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-87)
… records and ensuring that annual financial reports (AFRs) are filed in a timely manner. The District’s budgeted … the District Treasurer’s (Treasurer) records Ensure the AFRs were filed in a timely manner Because the Board did not … Board does not perform an annual audit or ensure that the AFRs are filed, transparency is diminished and the Board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/preston-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-87DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… according to a report on homelessness released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … immediately according to a report on homelessness released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionClaryville Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Controls (2014M-53)
… and reported and that Company moneys were safeguarded for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 20, 2013. … and part of the Town of Neversink in Sullivan County. For the 2012 fiscal year, the Company reported approximately … reconciliations, bank statements and canceled check images for Board review. Ensure that all bills are approved prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/25/claryville-volunteer-fire-company-financial-controls-2014m-53Hornby Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the recording and reporting of the Company’s financial activity for the … being followed, including the President signing vouchers and appointing an audit committee or update the bylaws and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/hornby-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mTown of Cuyler – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-207)
… was to determine whether the Clerk properly accounted for fees (including sewer rents) and real property taxes for the period January 1, 2016 through May 16, 2017. … approximately $379,000 and the Town Clerk’s receipts for 2016 were approximately $13,800. Key Findings 149 clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-cuyler-town-clerk-operations-2017m-207State Police Bulletin No. SP-92
… (NYSPIA), OSC established a new deduction code to be used for voluntary participation in a supplementary insurance … Code 532 . Note : The vendor will submit all transactions for starts, canceling and/or changing this deduction on a bi-weekly file. Agency update access is not available for this deduction code. Questions To obtain authorization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-92-new-deduction-code-532-nyspia-voluntary-supplemental-insurance-programTown of Deerpark – Real Property Tax Collections (2017M-277)
… adequate controls over real property tax collections for the period January 1, 2016 through July 19, 2017. … population of approximately 7,900. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $5.1 million. Key Findings The … The Town Clerk did not retain sufficient documentation for tax payments dates. The Town Clerk did not prepare daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/27/town-deerpark-real-property-tax-collections-2017m-277Town of Neversink – Multiyear Planning and Fund Balance Management (2017M-260)
… appropriately used the machinery capital reserve to replace equipment as planned. The Board has not developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/09/town-neversink-multiyear-planning-and-fund-balance-management-2017m-260Lansingburgh Central School District – Purchasing (2017M-173)
… The Lansingburgh Central School District is located in Rensselaer County and encompasses portions of the Towns of … Key Recommendation The Superintendent, or someone in a position of authority over the Treasurer, should review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/17/lansingburgh-central-school-district-purchasing-2017m-173Ossining Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-176)
… and adequately managed the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2015 through June 8, 2017. Background … 4,980 students. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $125.2 … Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Formulate a plan to use excess fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/ossining-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-176