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Controls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds
… Purpose To determine if New York City Department of Finance accurately accounts for Court, Trust and Bail funds. This audit covered from January 1, 2011 through … of December 31, 2012, Finance had a total of $295,394,265 in two accounts. Key Findings Finance's Court Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-fundsWho to Report – Enhanced Reporting
… When you use enhanced reporting, you not only report data on … Employees who are eligible for membership, but chose not to join NYSLRS; Retirees (from any of the eight public … means we will already have it on hand if they choose to join at a later date, saving you considerable time and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/who-to-reportIV.4.D Debt Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Debt service includes the payment of principal and interest on long-term debt and payments on certain lease/purchase or contractual obligation contracts. Under lease/purchase or … and expect to receive rental or contractual payments from the State in an amount equal to the debt service on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4d-debt-service-1DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… of the State Comptroller. The prospective fourth quarter calendar includes anticipated bond sales by the following … Agency, and the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. Calendar: Securities Coordinating Committee (SCC) Forward Issuance Bond Calendar Track state and local government spending at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… 1, 2016 through April 16, 2021. About the Program ESD is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development programs. Its mission is to promote a vigorous and growing State economy; encourage … as of November 2020 had spent just under $2 million. ESD is statutorily required to report on its economic assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … City Transitional Finance Authority, the New York Liberty Development Corporation, the New York State Housing Finance Agency, the New York Transportation Development Corporation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… billing adjustments, parcels not being billed, unaccounted for money, and unassessed penalties on late payments. The … that did not happen totaling $430,000. Ridge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties … resulting in a $10,244 discrepancy between the district’s accounting records and bank statements. St. Lawrence County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Restitution Payments (2021-MS-2)
… some victims will never receive the payments to which they are entitled. Key Recommendations Establish adequate written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/restitution-payments-2021-ms-2Opinion 91-41
… REFERENDUM -- Tax Limitation (authority by petition to compel referendum) TOWN LAW, §81: Town electors may not, by petition, compel the town board to hold a referendum on a proposition to impose a limit on the amount by which real property taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41Opinion 88-58
… for the construction of town buildings would be subject to permissive referendum requirements. You ask whether a referendum is required for a town to expend $40,000 from a capital reserve fund for the … a town board may authorize the town highway superintendent to erect a building for the housing and storage of machinery, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58Employer E-News Archive — 2023
… Sign up to make sure you receive the latest Retirement System news. December 2023 Employers No … Than 1,000 Employers Have Already Made the Switch … The latest Retirement System news for NYSLRS employers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2023State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… and reliable accounting records were not maintained. For example, the Dec. 31, 2022 ending bank statement balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not properly account for leave accruals for 22 of the 49 employees’ accrual records tested. The … not ensure claims had adequate supporting documentation for her review prior to approval. Auditors reviewed 74 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… The majority of people who work for and provide services to the State or participating employers are considered public … consultants are not permitted to join NYSLRS or receive service credit for consultant or independent contractor … controls, supervises or directs the individual as to how assigned tasks are to be performed; The employer sets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsUlster County – Financial Condition (2014M-27)
… is governed by a 23-member elected County Legislature and has a population of approximately 182,000 residents. … the level of unexpended surplus funds in the general fund and ensure that budgets are structurally balanced without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/ulster-county-financial-condition-2014m-27Crown Point Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-76)
Crown Point Central School District Claims Auditing 2018M76
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-76Westchester Community College – Fixed Assets (2017M-78)
… March 8, 2017. Background Westchester Community College is a two-year college sponsored by Westchester County and the State University of New York and is located in Valhalla, New York. The College is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/06/30/westchester-community-college-fixed-assets-2017m-78Village of Farmingdale - Procurement, Claims Audit and Check Signing (2018M-100)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if: The Village seeks competition for professional service providers and for purchases that are below the bidding threshold. The Board conducts a proper audit of … and thorough audit of every claim. Except as specified in Appendix A, officials agreed with our recommendations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/26/village-farmingdale-procurement-claims-audit-and-check-signing-2018m-100Constitutional Debt Limit
… In New York State, there are limits to how much debt a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/constitutional-debt-limitTown of East Otto - Information Technology (2018M-156)
… for appropriate Town purposes. Key Findings The Board has not: Adopted an acceptable use policy; we found evidence of … a disaster recovery plan or formal backup procedures. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt an acceptable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-east-otto-information-technology-2018m-156