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City of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… for overseeing Project activities that included daily onsite inspections documenting: Daily onsite personnel Leak testing results for treatment lines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andWashington County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-57)
… provided adequate approval and oversight of the revolving loan program. Key Findings Corporation officials did not … provide adequate approval and oversight of the revolving loan program: Six of the 11 loans reviewed were approved and paid but lacked required documentation of a commercial loan denial letter. The Director did not adequately follow up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/30/washington-county-local-development-corporation-revolvingTown of Locke – Financial Condition (2020M-111)
… year. Unrestricted fund balances as of December 31, 2019 in the general and highway funds and water district were … B includes our comment on an issue Town officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-locke-financial-condition-2020m-111New York Mills Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-79)
… District officials sought competition for the purchase of good and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key … No written or verbal quotes were obtained for the purchase of goods and services from 13 vendors who were paid $73,032. … District officials sought competition for the purchase of good and services not subject to competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-79Minerva Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2020M-60)
… years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit, and the District’s last six independent audit reports … unrestricted fund balance being in excess of the statutory limit. District officials did not develop a comprehensive … reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner beneficial to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/minerva-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020m-60Shelter Island Union Free School District - Fund Balance (2020M-23)
… used to fund operations during this time. The unemployment insurance reserve was overfunded and the employee benefit accrued liability reserve was not established by Board resolution. … a resolution that establishes the employee benefit accrued liability reserve. Create CAPs in response to external audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/24/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2020m-23Town of Clifton – Financial Management (2014M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s oversight of financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Towns oversight of financial activities for the period January 1 2013 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-clifton-financial-management-2014m-217Travel Advisory No. 12
… for mileage using the SFS Mileage Detail page in lieu of form AC 160-S. Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller updated Sections XIII.3 – Record … Expense Reimbursement regarding traveler and proxy use of the Statement of Automobile Travel (AC 160-S) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/12-gfo-update-xiii3-xiii4-ac-160-ssfs-mileage-detail-pageEast Ramapo Central School District - Nonpublic School Transportation (2019M-107)
… documentation for 300 students. The documentation for 93 of these students was missing and we found deficiencies such as no proof of address for 54 of the 193 new students’ applications and no proof of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/20/east-ramapo-central-school-district-nonpublic-school-transportation-2019mTown of Barton – Financial Planning (2015M-52)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s financial planning practices for the period January 1, 2013 … historical trends. The Board did not properly plan for the future by establishing adequate budgets and setting long-term plans. The Board also did not establish a level of acceptable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-barton-financial-planning-2015m-52Town of Parish - Financial Condition and Supervisor's Records (2019M-58)
… and received accurate financial reports to help it do so. Key Findings The Board did not adopt structurally … and received accurate financial reports to help it do so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-parish-financial-condition-and-supervisors-records-2019m-58Town of Rosendale – Justice Court (2014M-232)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine Justice Court receipts for the … 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Rosendale is located in Ulster County and has a population … The purpose of our audit was to examine Justice Court receipts for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/10/30/town-rosendale-justice-court-2014m-232Genesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether School officials ensured that nonpayroll disbursements were adequately supported, properly approved and for School-related purposes. Key Findings The Board did not adopt … did not have adequate supporting documentation. The School did not have written agreements with six service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/07/24/genesee-community-charter-school-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-34State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… of the pandemic, Muge Ma allegedly pretended to work for the government to obtain life-saving medical equipment in … own pocket. Using a public health crisis to commit fraud is reprehensible,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank United States Attorney Berman and the FBI for working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamVillage of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… financial operations. Key Findings The Board: Failed to comply with statutory requirements when presenting and adopting budgets for 2013-14 through 2018-19. Underestimated revenues by a … five years and general fund balance declined from $61,710 to $3,491. Did not properly authorize a local law to exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29Town of Exeter – Records and Reports (2015M-23)
… 4, 2014. Background The Town of Exeter is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 990. … reports and tax levy limit calculations to our Office in a timely manner. Conduct a comprehensive annual audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-exeter-records-and-reports-2015m-23State Agencies Bulletin No. 2379
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable Educational Assistance Benefits for … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable Educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2379-educational-assistance-benefits-2025Opinion 95-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Emergency (911) Telephone System (use of surplus surcharge revenue to pay principal and/or interest on serial bonds issued to finance purchase of … These costs are defined to mean " ... the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining the telecommunication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Opinion 2000-9
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (authority to make payment pursuant to performance evaluation program) WORDS AND … p 118; cf. BOCES v State , 236 AD2d 84, 664 NYS2d 149, app dsmd 91 NY2d 921, 669 NYS2d 262, 1v den 92 NYS2d 802, 677 … such payments are distinguishable from an outright bonus payment gratuitously made as additional compensation for past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-9Comparison of ERS Benefits
… Below is a comparison of Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) … years of membership or service credit. 3% of gross salary for all years of public service except: State Correction … permanently reduced for retiring between age 55 and 62 with less than 30 years of credited service (see Reductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-ers-benefits