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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (2017-MS-1) Of the six IDAs examined, auditors found 49 of 155 projects reviewed contained incorrect information, … County Sewer Districts – Financial Condition (2017M-155) County officials have adopted structurally balanced … and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 97-15
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Improvement Districts (no authority to establish lighting … of county lighting district) COUNTY LAW, §250; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10: A county is not authorized to establish a … specifically enumerated in section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i],[ii]). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… trains to be delayed. State Education Department (SED): Sunshine Developmental School, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2012-S-64) The Sunshine Developmental School provides special education … of three and five years in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. Sunshine’s special education programs are funded by the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 91-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (retention of moneys derived from fund raising activities) GENERAL … moneys raised by a volunteer fire company that is part of a village fire department is property of the village or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission , … Water and Sewer Authority , Chautauqua Utility District , City of Glen Cove , Town of Minerva , Pine City Fire … Comptroller DiNapoli announced his office completed audits of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services – State Aid (2025M-22)
… 1, 2022 – October 31, 2024 Understanding the Program While a BOCES cannot levy a tax or earn State aid, BOCES officials … aid are facilities, services and administrative. BOCES aid is expense-based aid, and each category is calculated … were entitled to for approved facilities expenditures. In addition, officials properly claimed BOCES aid totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2025/07/18/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-state-aid-2025m-22Accounts Payable Advisory No. 50
… Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter XII, Section 5.F – Selecting the Appropriate Payment Terms Guidance: An early payment discount is an incentive (in the form of a reduction of the … have a process in place to ensure accounts payable staff take the maximum discount rate offered by a vendor whenever a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsSchalmont Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2018M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials effectively managed … of operations and fund balance figures were inaccurate due to money being transferred to and accounted for in the general fund that should have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/13/schalmont-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2018m-15Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B18-4-3)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s … Chapter 260 of the Laws of 2008 authorizes the District to issue debt totaling $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/06/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b18-4-3Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Article 14 Benefits
… beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless notified otherwise, as in the case of … after your retirement date, whichever is later. If your election is not timely, by law, we must process your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionChenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B17-4-5)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s … Chapter 260 of the Laws of 2008 authorizes the District to issue debt totaling $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b17-4-5Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-14-5)
… the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/08/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-14-5Town of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… of water billing resulted in the Town not billing for $8,461 (6 percent of the average annual water revenue) in … Recommendations Establish procedures to accurately bill for water charges to maximize District revenues. Ensure new … water customers are added to the Town’s records and billed for services. Ensure all water rates are Board-adopted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-13-5)
… the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-13-5Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/09/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b20-7-10Finger Lakes Community College - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2019M-184)
… Determine whether College officials adequately monitored credit card and travel expenditures. Key Findings The College … General Services Administration (GSA) per diem rates. A credit card company was allowed to directly withdraw 18 … A travel agent who is not an employee uses their College credit card to automatically charge fees. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/01/10/finger-lakes-community-college-credit-card-and-travel-expendituresAugust 1999: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation State Revolving Loan Funds
… Facilities Corporation (EFC) , through its revolving loan fund, has provided over 330 local governments and public … direct loans) and the proper accounting treatment for each loan type: Long Term Leverage Loans (Approximately 95% of the … of Funds: The local government in applying for the loan from EFC must pass a resolution authorizing the issuance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/august-1999-new-york-state-environmental-facilities-corporation-state-revolving-loan-fundsHoltsville Fire District – Financial Management (2025M-4)
… board of fire commissioners (board) is responsible for managing the district’s fiscal activities and … Reserve funds are established to provide resources for an intended future use with a clear purpose or intent … in this report must be prepared and forwarded to our office within 90 days. To the extent practicable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/19/holtsville-fire-district-financial-management-2025m-4City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. Local Finance Law requires all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1