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Opinion 98-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and … by municipality) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Legal Expenses (defense and indemnification by municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-17State Agencies Bulletin No. 1683
… all stopped/reissued checks, salary exchange checks, direct deposit returns, and retirement refunds. Effective Date(s) … Vendors (Retirement Refund Checks) Payroll Direct Deposit Returns (Reissued checks from failed Direct Deposits) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1683-new-payroll-check-notification-reportAbout an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… NYSLRS that we take pride in. Without your cooperation and assistance, we would not be able to provide members with the benefits they have earned. We rely on you to provide us … about your employees throughout their employment. One of the most important responsibilities you have as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleSUNY Bulletin No. SU-261
… To notify SUNY agencies of a new deduction code for after tax (ROTH) contributions to the 403(b) plan Affected … Board of Trustees approved the establishment of an after tax ROTH account within the Special Annuity Program. The … Number 1621 Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) and Tax Deferred Annuity (TDA) Contribution Limits for 2018 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-261-new-403b-after-tax-deferred-annuity-plan-roth-sunyTown of Rochester – Financial Condition and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-324)
… July 31, 2015. Background The Town of Rochester is located in Ulster County. The Town, which has approximately 7,300 … Employees did not always use the time clock to clock in and the Superintendent was unable to provide examiners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/06/24/town-rochester-financial-condition-and-highway-department-payroll-2015m-324Carthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background The Carthage-Wilna Fire District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsProperty Tax Credits
… by the Department during the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 were appropriate and complied with New York … property tax payments totaling over $740 million through June 30, 2017. Key Findings Using data analytics to examine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 2 – Financial Condition and Procurement (2016M-388)
… of requisitions or purchase orders and made payments to vendors that were selected without using competition. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/03/17/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-2-financial-condition-and-procurement-2016mWhat is a Public Authority?
… and nursing homes. The debt service for these bonds is usually supported by revenues of the project, such as … procedures, and financial reporting. Each public authority is governed by a separate board of directors appointed by … authority operations. In addition, the State Comptroller is granted discretion to review certain public authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/what-public-authorityOswego County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/oswego-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-8Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues
… of May 2012, the Department was owed a total of $6 million in lease and permit revenues, including $2.4 million between … due and another $1.4 million at least six years past due. In total, 195 permits were more than 30 days past due. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/collection-lease-and-permit-revenuesTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… professional services and maintenance of fuel inventories for the period January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013. … of Commissioners. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were $27,514,724. Key Findings The … policy does not require the use of competitive methods for professional services. District officials paid three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246XII.6.G Paying Debt Service – XII. Expenditures
… Business Units must select “Not Applicable” from the Late Charge Option on the Late Charge screen. Bulkload Business Units must enter an “N” in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6g-paying-debt-serviceTown of Catskill – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … 1, 2012 through January 22, 2014. Background The Town of Catskill is located in Greene County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-catskill-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-165DiNapoli Testifies Before U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity & Inclusion
… DiNapoli testified today before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion. The hearing, titled “By the … Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” focused on how investors utilize such data. DiNapoli said research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-testifies-us-house-committee-financial-services-subcommittee-diversity-inclusionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. City of Johnstown – Information Technology (Fulton County) City … were communicated confidentially to officials. City of Johnstown – Financial Management (Fulton County) City … and 2017 and did not file the reports for 2018 or 2019 as of Dec. 2, 2020. Without accurate financial records, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… office completed audits of the Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District , Corinth Central School District , … appropriately and effectively.” Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Financial Condition (Erie County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Ripley – Water District Financial Condition and Legal Services (2014M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of Water District 1 and determine if the Board complied with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-ripley-water-district-financial-condition-and-legal-services-2014m-15Village of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)
… do not contain a resolution listing employee wages and salaries, nor does the budget include a schedule of wages and salaries as required by New York State Village Law. Key … minutes contain a resolution listing employee wages and salaries or that the approved budget contains such a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-hunter-cash-receipts-and-board-oversight-2015m-254IX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants
… and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) was signed into law on September 26, 2006. The legislation required that federal … contracts of more than $3,000. The initial site went live in 2007. Federal agencies are required to report the name of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffata