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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2%. School districts may override the cap with 60% voter approval of their budget. DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-percentVillage of Lyons Falls - Board Oversight (2018M-174)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight to ensure Village funds are properly accounted for and safeguarded
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/28/village-lyons-falls-board-oversight-2018m-174Town of Webb - Ski Collections (2018M-188)
… adequately monitored ski collections and the issuance of season passes and lift tickets. Key Findings The Board and … collections should be recorded, deposited and reconciled. Of 14,700 lift ticket and season pass transactions recorded … were not reconciled by ski area officials due to the lack of supporting documentation. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-ski-collections-2018m-188Contact NYSLRS
… Answers to common questions and contact information for the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/contact-usEmployer Graded Rate Contribution Calculation
… of their contributions to the retirement system. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/employer-graded-rate-contribution-calculationTown of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Saugerties (Town) Board (Board) properly audited claims … the Board did not conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of any claims before payment or authorize all credit card … to verify if the Town received this purchase due to lack of supporting documentation. The Supervisor used a Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144Fighting Public Corruption
… DiNapoli is committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigationsIX.10.A Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Purpose and Scope – IX. Federal Grants
… collection procedures. The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 provides that any non-tax debt or claim owed to an agency of the federal government that remains unpaid for a period of 180 days shall be referred to the U.S. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10a-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-purpose-and-scopeEdwards-Knox Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-92)
… District officials: Did not claim Medicaid reimbursements for the 12 students we identified who were likely … not prepare a recent cost benefit analysis to support it is not cost-effective. Did not establish Medicaid claim … requirements are met. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/edwards-knox-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-92Village of Warsaw – Justice Court Operations (2021M-214)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Warsaw (Village) Justice Court (Court) collections were … Determine whether the Village of Warsaw Village Justice Court Court collections were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-warsaw-justice-court-operations-2021m-214Andes Joint Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-158)
… all transactions accurately and timely. Comply with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 176. Thirty debit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/12/andes-joint-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-158North Colonie Central School District - Extra-Classroon Activity Funds (2019M-144)
Determine whether the central and student treasurers properly accounted for extraclassroom activity ECA fund collections and disbursements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/13/north-colonie-central-school-district-extra-classroon-activity-fundsMember Annual Statement
… Your Statement contains valuable information that can help you understand your benefits and plan for the future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-annual-statementTown of Knox – Town Clerk (2020M-72)
… reported and remitted late to the Supervisor for 21 months of the 24 months we examined. Prepare accountability analyses. As of December 31, 2019 the Clerk's bank account held an unremitted cash balance of $3,161. The Board did not: Annually audit or obtain an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/07/31/town-knox-town-clerk-2020m-72Village of Delhi - Disbursements (2019M-204)
… Key Recommendations Ensure an individual independent of payroll processing reviews payroll before payment. Create …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/31/village-delhi-disbursements-2019m-204DiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Hector Rosas for using his public position to pilfer more than $50,000 through several … into his own pockets," State Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Public service is a privilege and a duty that he is charged … not spent servicing our community. No one should use their public office for personal gain.” Hector Rosas, 63, of Silver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… such investigations, including one case that was open for 866 days as of Feb. 28, 2017. "The State Education … those on the job, but my auditors found the department is not always meeting its own goals, which is potentially … Complaints are rated on a scale of priority 1 to 4, with "priority 1" being the most serious. SED receives about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentTown of Riverhead - Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-25)
… that all collections were properly supported, recorded and deposited and that disbursements were proper and supported. Key Findings Town officials ensured … that all collections were properly supported recorded and deposited and that disbursements were proper and supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-riverhead-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-25Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1