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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… State fell in March, and again—much more sharply—in April, with a combined loss of more than 1.9 million jobs. After … COVID-19 pandemic, continues to feel the sharpest loss, with a net decline of 648,000 jobs, nearly 14 percent of its … But the bad news is not confined to downstate regions, with net losses of more than 10 percent also occurring in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020DiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the New York City Department of Education (DoE) found it did not report hundreds of violent and disruptive incidents to the State Education … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the New York City Department of Education found it did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsVendor File Advisory No. 10
… XII, Section 4.E –Electronic Invoicing Update: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policy and … invoicing through the SFS Online Vendor Portal. As of February 8, 2018, all vendors on the New York State Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/10-electronic-invoicingDiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… seven upstate school districts and their compliance with school bus safety requirements. The audit found school … place their children on school buses each day, they do so with the expectation that every safety measure possible has … and safety drills take place could endanger students. With the upcoming school year upon us, superintendents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementOpinion 97-11
… from having any direct or indirect interest in contracts with the housing authority. In our view, a housing authority … should take reasonable measures to ensure compliance with section 36 and avoid entering into such contracts (see … members to file an annual financial disclosure form with the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 93-32
… 34, 811, 813; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§87, 89: In connection with an examination into the accounts and financial affairs … access to annual financial disclosure statements filed with the local board of ethics by municipal officers and … copies of annual financial disclosure statements filed with a local board of ethics by municipal officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 2000-8
… in Contract (county health commissioner as partner with a member of a not-for-profit corporation providing home … -- Medical Services (county health commissioner as partner with a member of a not-for-profit corporation providing home … health commissioner who has a real estate partnership with a member of a not-for-profit corporation that provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department controls are … Independent Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Kiantone, in Chautauqua County. The Department contracts … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department controls are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsTown of St. Armand – Selected Financial Operations (2017M-142)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Supervisor … managed the billing, collection and enforcement of water and sewer charges; and whether the Town had proper … procedures and the Supervisor provided adequate oversight of the disbursement of Town funds for the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-st-armand-selected-financial-operations-2017m-142Village of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly … 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012. Background The Village of West Hampton Dunes is located in the Town of Southampton … Village of West Hampton Dunes Financial Operations 2013M390 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1141 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1More About This Retirement Plan – State Police Plan
… the benefits available to Tier 2, 5 and 6 members of the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) covered by … 4 in PFRS.) These benefits are provided by Section 381-b of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law … and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/more-about-retirement-planTown of Lockport – Justice Court (2018M-36)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity … Court’s cash assets and outstanding liabilities for any of the Court’s fine or bail accounts. Because bail reports … Town of Lockport Justice Court 2018M36 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/07/13/town-lockport-justice-court-2018m-36Town of Oswego – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2017M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adopted … January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The Town of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a population of … Town of Oswego Financial Condition and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-oswego-financial-condition-and-information-technology-2017m-290Travel Advisory No. 3
… Subject: Travel Manual Update Guidance: This advisory is intended to notify agencies of updates to the OSC Travel … at a work location 35 miles or more from both their official station and their home, they are considered in travel status and are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateCrittenden Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the Department’s financial operations for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/crittenden-volunteer-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsRed Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate whether the Company’s internal … Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Red Creek, Wayne County. The Company provides fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialRotterdam Princetown No. 5 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-372)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/21/rotterdam-princetown-no-5-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialWestmoreland Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-283)
… reasonable, making it appear that the District needed to raise real property taxes and use unrestricted fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/westmoreland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-283City of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials established adequate internal controls over … June 30, 2014 through November 30, 2016. Background The City of Yonkers is the fourth largest city in New York State, with a population of more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86