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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information for current and active projects. Town of Berne – Board … or receive adequate monthly reports from the supervisor. For example, the board did not request or receive monthly … disbursed, monthly bank reconciliations or cash balances for each fund. The board also did not ensure bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 94-17
… by local law, may provide that unpaid user fees imposed to finance the cost of recycling services, including any … a refuse hauler. It is clear that cities are authorized to enter into contracts to provide for a system of collection and disposal of solid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County … York State Police today announced the arrests of former Executive Director of the West Carthage Housing Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … of 2014 requires the City to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… Another 152,000 refunds totaling $134 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. The average state tax refund … refund fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli said. “While most taxpayers … are honest, there are some filers and preparers looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by filing for refunds they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… you made must stay in your account. If you qualify for a retirement benefit and you do not withdraw your membership, you may apply for a retirement benefit when you reach age 55 (age 63 for vested Tier 6 members who are off payroll). It is up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipOswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … The Oswego City School District is located in the City of Oswego, the Towns of Minetto, Oswego, Scriba and Volney in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-fosterNorwich City School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-143)
… Background The Norwich City School District is located in Chenango County. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/norwich-city-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteria-operationsDiscovery Charter School – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-156)
… and sensitive information (PPSI) are at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. In addition to … were not needed, which created additional entry points for someone to inappropriately access the School’s network. … and conceal inappropriate activity with limited ability for officials to trace the activity to a specific user. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/17/discovery-charter-school-network-and-financial-software-access-controlsLong Lake Central School District – Payroll (2016M-90)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s payroll procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through November 30, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $3.9 million. … were not adequately segregated because she was responsible for collecting employees’ time records; recording the hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/long-lake-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-90State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… increases anticipated spending to more than $118 billion in FY 2026, fueled by about $1.7 billion in additional spending to maintain current service levels for … clouds the city’s revenue and expense forecasting. In addition to rising recession risk, the city has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetLewis County Industrial Development Agency – Staff Services Agreements (2025M-1)
… ensured staff service fees were accurately calculated and paid in accordance with written agreements. Key … (Corporation), to provide general administrative and staff support services to LCIDA for the last quarter of 2023 and for 2024. However, the Board did not ensure the fees paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/05/23/lewis-county-industrial-development-agency-staff-services-agreements-2025m-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… has adopted a procurement policy that requires competition for purchases not subject to bidding requirements, the policy does not clearly establish procedures for procuring professional services. Also, the purchasing … BOCES reported district-based staff who were not eligible for aid reimbursement from SED. As a result, BOCES claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1936
… the 2016-2021 ASU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association and the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) … an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip); and Has a Comp Rate Code of FEE; and Is assigned to a track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1936-2021-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingCUNY Bulletin No. CU-342
… staff who are in: Bargaining Units: GA, TC and T8 Salary Plans: C01 – C26 and CNY Pay Basis: Annual (ANN) … by the Professional Staff Congress (PSC) are eligible for annual Increments. Existing increment codes were not … to identify an employee’s status/movement within the PSC salary schedule. OSC Actions OSC, in conjunction with CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-342-new-increment-codes-psc-titlesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … better access to the financial workings of government. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2022-23 and the related justification … operating and debt service funding of $692.9 million for the Yonkers Public Schools (District) and $686.9 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6Town of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected financial … Key Findings The Town is experiencing fiscal stress due to a deteriorating financial condition. The general fund’s … million, from $14.7 million at the end of fiscal year 2007 to a fund deficit of $10.3 million at the end of 2012. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-37
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2020 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected … receive a lump sum payment of $400. Employees eligible for the 2020 Shift Lump Sum Payment of $400 shall not receive Inconvenience Pay for the same period of the employee’s winter maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-37-2020-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonCity of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… 2011. Background The City of Saratoga Springs is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … audit period, the water fund balance continues to remain in a deficit. As of October 31, 2012, the fiscal year 2012 … with City officials anticipating a small operating deficit in each fund. During the period reviewed, the Council did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201