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Audits of Local Governments & Schools
… New York State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability conducts performance audits of local governments and school districts. Performance audits provide findings or … use audit findings to improve program performance and operations, reduce costs and contribute to public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsTips to Help You Keep Your Money
… Keep your accounts active. More than half of unclaimed accounts are dormant savings accounts — accounts … where you store your financial records. Resources About Unclaimed Funds Forms and Publications Glossary Required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/tips-help-you-keep-your-moneyCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)
… 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland is located in the downstate area and is bordered by … appropriations to cover revenue shortfalls. … County of Rockland Budget Review B61424 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-22
… Pursuant to Chapter 111 of the Laws of 2006 which provides for a change to the rules governing Longevity Payments for employees represented by Bargaining Unit 67 in the … Pay Period 15L, the agency may submit Longevity Payments for eligible employees who received a five (5) or ten (10) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-22-change-longevity-payment-eligibility-employeesManagement of Cash and Investments
… a Headquarters, which provides administrative support for the seven constituent agencies. Key Findings MTA follows … process. MTA officials did not have a written plan for meeting the objectives set forth in its investment … that excess moneys are factored into the budgeting process for meeting MTA operational and/or capital needs. Monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsBinghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… if sewage treatment services were provided economically for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. … appointed by the Village Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the plant’s operations totaled $11.3 million for 2015. Key Findings The quality of the discharged treated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mTravel Advisory No. 2
… must be designated in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel … (i) the agency head designates an official station that is not the same as the employee’s tax home, or (ii) an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and continue to lead … Since 2011, Sheingold was deputy comptroller and counsel for Investigations. He spearheaded DiNapoli’s initiative to … million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to public service make him an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerCheektowaga Central School District - Capital Project Management (2022M-90)
… $1.9 million of additional work the District contracted for. As a result, voters were not afforded the opportunity to … under budget. Officials expended just over $2 million for five professional service contracts and 39 change orders … timely to the New York State Education Department (SED) for approval. Key Recommendations Transparently share capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/16/cheektowaga-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2022m-90State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… swim program fees totaling $21,843 were properly accounted for or remitted in a timely manner because the clerks did not … Annual Update Documents were not filed in a timely manner for fiscal years 2018 through 2020. Kortright Rural Fire … or annually audit the treasurer’s records. Competition for heating oil was not sought and had officials worked with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)
… budgeting practices, and its resultant financial condition for the period January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2012. … four elected members and an elected Town Supervisor. For the 2012 fiscal year, the Town’s budgeted appropriations … Recommendations Establish a policy and develop procedures for preparing realistic and structurally balanced budgets, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27Rapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… purchases were made by authorized users, supported and for appropriate Company purposes. Key Findings Credit card … were received, and/or determine whether the purchases were for appropriate Company purposes . In addition: The … a Company credit card to make 19 purchases totaling $3,000 for the Company. Officials paid $969 in New York State (NYS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)
… deficit, it must submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the school district is authorized to issue … the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new DOB requirement. Background Per the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the U.S. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… transportation, fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expensesXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… or expense report audit process, Bureau auditors will contact a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. Agencies have the following responsibilities to ensure … all changes in voucher contacts to voucherauditmailbox@osc.ny.gov . The email must include the name, email address, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsXII.6.P Processing a Payment to a Military Address – XII. Expenditures
… with guidance on how to process payments to a military address using the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Process … first request a single payment vendor ID from the Office of the State Comptroller’s Vendor Management Unit. Please … refer to Section 6.D - Paying a Single Payment Vendor of this Chapter for information on how to process a single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6p-processing-payment-military-addressInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Thruway Authority (NYSTA) inspects its highway bridges and repairs defects. The audit covers the period January 1, … Background NYSTA is responsible for inspecting its bridges and repairing any defects found during inspections. If a … from bridge inspections within 60 days. Any repairs and alternative actions must be approved by a licensed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsVillage of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to February 4, 2013. Background … If the Board believes it is necessary to accumulate money for a future planned purpose, it should consider formally establishing authorized reserves as provided for in statute. The Board may also choose to use the excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, … condition of the general, highway and lighting district funds has diminished in recent years, resulting in fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284