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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … of Jasper , Town of Mamakating , City of Oswego , Town of Owego , Town of Sidney , Town of South Bristol and Wyoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1828.1
… Grade 101-125 600, 800 Employee Status: Active (A) Leave with Pay (P) Leave of Absence (L) – Only if the Reason … Workers’ Compensation Leave (WCL, WDL, or WPS). Employees with a Comp Rate Code of FEE are not eligible for the salary … the employee returns from leave. Note: Hourly employees with an hourly rate that is equal to or less than $14.00 on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18281-retroactive-salary-increases-arbitration-eligible-bu01-and-nonSyosset Central School District - Payroll (2018M-42)
… officials have established adequate procedures over the payroll function to ensure that compensation paid and … a result of this audit. … Syosset Central School District Payroll 2018M42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/syosset-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-42Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District - Monthly Records and Reports (2018M-82)
… Manager should ensure detailed budget to actual reports for revenue and expenditures are provided to the Board each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/berne-knox-westerlo-central-school-district-monthly-records-and-reportsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 60
… Subject : Referencing an expired contract Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XI, Section 2.E - Contract Amendments Subject to OSC Review Guidance : This is to remind agencies that they may not reference an expired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/60-referencing-expired-contractVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year … are reasonable. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4Cayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $134 million in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the … bridges. It is not fiscally responsible for other bridges in the County. Key Findings The County does not have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4Town of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… and hourly wages for each position before employees start working. Ensure that all employees are working the full shift … resolution before paychecks are processed. Establish a policy for leave benefits for employees who work 20 to 35 hours per week, including leave accruals. Ensure that written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … officials did not grant the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses nor … were made. In addition, the director had sole access to the library savings and money market bank accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… internal controls over payroll and leave accruals for the period July 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … 600 students and 110 employees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were $11.3 million, which were … not adopted comprehensive written policies and procedures for processing payroll. The bookkeeper’s payroll duties were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town Board’s management of the Joint Highway Facility Project for the period January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. Background The Town of Newstead is … the Joint Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not to exceed $4.25 million. Key Findings An inter-municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Supervisor provided adequate … accounting functions and information technology to properly account for and safeguard Town assets for the … Findings The Board did not provide the necessary guidance to the Supervisor and employees, and did not establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… issued fiscal stress scores today for the 17 cities in New York that have fiscal years ending between March 31 … stress score which classifies whether a municipality is in “significant fiscal stress,” in “moderate fiscal stress,” … today covered 17 cities with fiscal year ends ranging from March 31, 2014 through July 31, 2014. This list …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesFinancial Condition of New York State Regional Off-Track Betting Corporations (2014-MS-6)
… regional OTB Corporations, formed pursuant to New York State Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding law, are in … The OTB Corporations offer off-track pari-mutuel wagering on thoroughbred and harness horse races held at various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2015/09/25/financial-condition-new-york-state-regional-track-betting-corporations-2014DiNapoli Announces Scheduled Sale of $541M State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… of the Comptroller of the State of New York on March 18, 2025, as set forth in the Notice of Sale published in The … dated as of the date of delivery, expected to be March 26, 2025. The State of New York reserves its right to change, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-scheduled-sale-541m-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Ravena and the Westchester County Sewer Districts . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … or retained 10,209 jobs, a shortfall of 26 percent. In addition, the Orange County IDA's board acted outside of … to accept a grant and administering the grant funds in consideration for approving a payment in lieu of taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 97-15
Whether a county may establish a lighting district whereby benefited properties would be assessed for the cost of operating and maintaining street lights
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances … The board did not provide sufficient oversight over the assistant whose duties were inadequately segregated and there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1977
… contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary from two years prior. Note: Total salary should include pensionable salary from all PayServ job records, as well as agencies not in PayServ. Employee Contribution Rates: Wages Contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1977-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcOpinion 91-12
… the authority of General Municipal Law, §204-a belong to the fire company to be used for the lawful purposes of the fire company. You … General Municipal Law, §204-a authorizes "fire companies" to engage in certain "fund raising activities" (see also, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12