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LaFargeville Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-216)
… did not use any of the appropriated fund balance. The Business Manager has developed a long-term planning model …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/lafargeville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-216Horseheads Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-138)
… years. District officials did not use any of the available money in the debt service fund to reduce debt service … funds in a manner that benefits District residents. Use money in the debt service fund to make debt payments as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/horseheads-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-138Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … of $2.5 million each year and appropriated fund balance to help finance operations that generally was not used. … in compliance with the statutory limit and develop a plan to use excess fund balance in a manner that benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-146Town of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Throop (Town) Supervisor and Town Board (Board) ensured cash assets in the Supervisor’s custody were properly collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172Sherman Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-92)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Sherman Central School District (District) claims auditor … Key Findings The claims auditor does not meet the Board of Education’s (Board) minimum qualifications for the … she needed to confirm claims complied with, was unaware of how to properly perform her job duties and did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/sherman-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-92County of Putnam – Recreation and Golf Course Collections (2024M-50)
… and reported accurately and in a timely manner, there is an increased risk that funds may be lost or stolen. Key Recommendations Adopt a written collections policy to help ensure adequate controls are in place and documentation is consistently maintained to support collections. Require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/20/county-putnam-recreation-and-golf-course-collections-2024m-50Pavilion Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-108)
… and corrected and that District officials paid more for goods and services than necessary. Of the 324 claims we … approved 173 claims totaling approximately $1.04 million for payment. We identified more than one concern with … information needed to support that the purchases were for a valid District purpose. Recommendations The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/pavilion-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-108Town of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… expenditure budget-to-actual reports were not accurate. For example, the reports did not include $551,134 of real property tax revenue and a $109,000 expenditure for a storage building. In addition, budgetary transfers … as actual expenditures. The Supervisor did not account for payroll-related liabilities, maintain proper cash control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… claims. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions. Complete, accurate and … reports. Ensure claims were properly audited prior to payment. Conduct required annual audits for 2020 through 2023.Although the Board paid a CPA $6,750 to conduct the 2019 and 2020 audits, the CPA did not complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… budget released today 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 students, seniors, … supports and rental assistance. “New York City needs to face the current fiscal reality: uncertainty in the economy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetAmani Public Charter School – Purchasing and Claims Approval (2025M-11)
… Specifically, officials did not: Use competition for 18 purchases totaling $543,474 out of a sample of 21 (86 … purpose, or both. Officials did not use a purchase order for 23 purchases totaling $92,220 out of 24 tested totaling … the purchase, approving the invoice, and signing checks for payment. Recommendations This report includes 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/amani-public-charter-school-purchasing-and-claims-approval-2025m-11Opinion 97-17
… (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements for city and county public library) LIBRARIES -- Public … (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements for city and county public library) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … to promulgate an annual financial disclosure form for completion and filing by library officers and employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s … Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the COVID-19 … question asked at the beginning of the survey pertains to how the business has been affected overall by the COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020Opinion 95-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … and speed limits in suburban town) -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines and penalties for speeding violations in suburban town); (fines and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6Opinion 89-26
… complete and file annual financial disclosure statements. You ask whether fire district officers are required to … purpose, "population" means population as shown by the latest Federal census published as a final population count …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Forks Fire District #3 - Financial Planning (2018M-20)
… Key Findings The Board did not adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, … financial plan. Key Recommendations Adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/11/forks-fire-district-3-financial-planning-2018m-20Town of Sheldon – Financial Management (2017M-261)
… for 2017 totaled approximately $1.5 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt an adequate fund balance … Town officials did not prepare a multiyear financial plan. Key Recommendations Revise the fund balance policy to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-sheldon-financial-management-2017m-261State Police Bulletin No. SP-122
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase. Affected … to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-122-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-andState Police Bulletin No. SP-115
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase. Affected … to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-115-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-andFull- and Part-Time Service Credit – Police and Fire Plan
… service credit by subtracting your beginning date of employment from the date you actually leave paid … 6 members, part-time employment is credited as the lesser of: number of days worked ÷ 260 days or annual salary reported ÷ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/full-and-part-time-service-credit