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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… but were not always remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Town of Howard – Fund Balance Management … the processing of the town’s financial transactions. In addition, the supervisor did not maintain accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 297
… Associate Membership $2.00 Dues and Agency Shop fees for part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/297-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increase-deduction-codes-201-and-212Village of Tannersville – Water Department Operations (2016M-417)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water department operations for the period June 1, 2015 through … Village of Tannersville Water Department Operations 2016M417 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/05/village-tannersville-water-department-operations-2016m-417Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of … Background The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in … The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsBethpage Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-100)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District’s non-instructional employees … of each school year, the clerk performed a manual process to carry over each employees’ accrued leave balances based on … Key Recommendations Design and implement procedures to address maintaining accurate leave records and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/15/bethpage-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-100Amani Public Charter School – Payroll and Timekeeping (2015M-46)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s payroll and timekeeping functions for the period July 1, 2013 … year totaled approximately $5.5 million. Key Findings Payroll records for all employees for the 2013-14 school year … Amani Public Charter School Payroll and Timekeeping 2015M46 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/amani-public-charter-school-payroll-and-timekeeping-2015m-46Village of North Syracuse – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-11)
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a … by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30, or l Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/12/20/village-north-syracuse-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-11Town of Butler – Financial Management (2024M-119)
… managed the Town’s town-wide and town-outside-village (TOV) fund balances. Key Findings The Board did not … an excessive unrestricted fund balance in the townwide and TOV funds. As of December 31, 2023, the funds had a combined … and overestimating expenditures for the town-wide and TOV funds from 2021 through 2023. Furthermore, the Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-financial-management-2024m-119DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2025 inflation factor at 3.30% for those local governments … Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendarbased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2024M-38)
… Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials secured nonstudent network user … Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES officials secured nonstudent network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/08/09/southern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technologyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1192
… Purpose To request verification of the agency addressthat will be displayed on employee Form W-2 for 2012. Effective Date(s) Immediately Agency … that the correct return address is printed on employee Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 2012. OSC Actions OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1192-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Elon Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay Proposal & Tesla Board Members
… that the Fund will vote against Elon Musk’s proposed 2025 pay package and all directors standing for reelection at Tesla Inc.’s Nov. 6, 2025, Annual Meeting. “Elon Musk’s latest trillion-dollar pay … that the Fund will vote against Elon Musks proposed 2025 pay package and all directors standing for reelection at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-elon-musks-trillion-dollar-pay-proposal-tesla-board-membersPort Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… of the District’s total expenditures of $187.3 million for the same period. The District paid 239 clerical, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38Evergreen Charter School – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-143)
… Determine whether Evergreen Charter School (School) credit card purchases were properly approved, adequately supported and for School purposes. Key Findings Credit card purchases were not always properly approved and/or … Determine whether Evergreen Charter School School credit card purchases were properly approved adequately supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/07/11/evergreen-charter-school-credit-card-purchases-2024m-143Lisbon Central School District – Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2016M-152)
… School District is located in the Towns of Lisbon, Madrid and Waddington and the City of Ogdensburg in St. Lawrence County. The … million. Key Findings The Board has not adopted policies and District officials have not developed procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/lisbon-central-school-district-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2016m-152East Hampton Union Free School District – Financial Software User Access (2016M-340)
… The East Hampton Union Free School District is located in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County. The District, which operates three schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-financial-software-user-accessCity of Utica – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2015M-219)
… The City is governed by an elected 10-member Common Council and Mayor. During our audit period, the City issued … and penalties collected of $356,211. Key Findings The Council has not established sufficient policies for pursuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/city-utica-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2015m-219Thousand Islands Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-283)
… Key Findings The District’s policy did not establish dollar limits and did not specify the number or type of … Recommendations Revise the purchasing policy to include dollar limit thresholds and address the procurement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/thousand-islands-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-283Town of Byron – Procurement (2024M-11)
… audit period. Did not obtain quotes or request proposals in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy for 10 … Recommendations Ensure goods and services are procured in compliance with competitive bidding statutes. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/24/town-byron-procurement-2024m-11