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Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board of Education (Board). Key Findings The claims … before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board . We reviewed 100 claims totaling $1.7 million … $464,801 were not included in the claims auditor reports to the Board. As a result, the Board was not aware of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52Town of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… internal controls over recreation department cash receipts and information technology for the period February 1, 2009, … of five elected members, including the Town Supervisor and four Council members. The Town’s 2012 operating … made directly out of the concession stand bank account and were not reviewed and approved by the Board, or recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mTown of Butler – Highway Asset Accountability (2024M-115)
… of highway machinery, tools and equipment or provide one to the Town Board (Board) since 2018. Town officials did not maintain or review adequate fuel records to safeguard and account for the Town’s fuel. We noted at … valued at $853 could not be accounted for. However, due to the limited records and lack of proper controls, more fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-highway-asset-accountability-2024m-115Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Freeport … to close projected budget gaps totaling $51.4 million for fiscal years 2019-20 through 2022-23. However, none of … million without demonstrating they were reasonably funded. For example: retirement contribution reserve has about $18.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49Ardsley Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-13)
… As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District officials … As a result, the appropriated fund balance was not used to fund operations and taxpayers were taxed more than … budgets and appropriate fund balance only when needed to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/ardsley-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-13Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the … excess of the legal limit or to provide a funding source for capital projects without voter approval is misleading and … or reasonably funded. Key Recommendations The audit report includes six recommendations that, if implemented, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52DiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Italian Heritage Celebration
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli hosted a … honored five Italian-Americans for their contributions to New York: David Anthony Pope, president and CEO Generoso Pope … in honor of Italian Heritage Month on Oct 23 in Tuckahoe NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-italian-heritage-celebrationVillage of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and … or Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Housing Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… housing typically must meet certain income limits and pay rent equal to 30 percent of household income, the affordability … billion for these households in 2024. This funding does not go through the State’s budget; rather, it is provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/housing-assistanceVillage of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8)
… (B Felony) and was sentenced to three to nine years in State prison in August 2024. As part of her sentence, the … sentence represents the first time a public official in New York State surrendered their pension as a penalty for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-board-oversight-2024m-8DiNapoli Announces New Technology Investment Through Contour Venture Partners
… been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Over the past 20 years, 82 percent of the cost of benefit payments has been funded by investment returns. The Fund’s fiscal year ends … Exchange helps top internet retailers and publishers to better monetize their web traffic by using patented marketing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-new-technology-investment-through-contour-venture-partnersComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Johnstown – Payroll (Fulton County) The town board needs to improve its policies and procedures over payroll to ensure that officials maintain adequate time records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… years ended June 30, 2013, auditors identified $493,172 in claimed costs that did not comply with state requirements … Among the ineligible charges identified were: $208,063 in facility-related costs for shared space, $152,500 for … Waivers (Follow-Up) (2016-F-11) An initial audit issued in June 2015 found DOH’s waiver practices did not effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1993
… Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees Employees in the Fire Protection Specialist title series in the OFPC at the Division of Homeland Security and … The OFPC Uniform Allowance Side Letter contained in the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1993-2019-2020-and-2020-2021-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fireDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The financial landscape for many local governments has improved with the infusion of … planning, that help improve their financial outlook for years down the road.” The latest round of fiscal scores … fiscal year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data for 2021. The scores also cover the 17 cities with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesClaim Submitted—What’s Next?
… year to cash your check. For example, a check issued on March 1, 2026, may be cashed until December 31, 2027. If you … Taxes and Interest for more information. Resources About Unclaimed Funds Forms and Publications Glossary Required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claim-submitted-whats-nextState Agencies Bulletin No. 2004
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for overtime eligible employees working at DOCCS in titles … rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for overtime eligible employees in titles that were not … and at or before 10:59 pm on 03/16/2022 (Administration). For any shift that begins at or after 11:00 pm on 03/09/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2004-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-overtime-eligibleState Agencies Bulletin No. 1999
… implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at DOCCS. Affected Employees Employees in certain Institutional … and Technical Services Unit (BU05) titles who work at DOCCS are affected. Background The Memorandum of Agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1999-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… municipalities also found most of them did not complete all their mandated annual inspections. City University of New … accounts; making deposits to accounts; and ensuring all accounts are used for appropriate business purposes. … adequately monitor whether schools are in compliance with all fire safety regulations and accurately report violations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the tentative budget for the general, electric and parking funds are reasonable. However, the water and sewer funds' tentative budgets are not balanced and include a … by adjusting the rate structure in the water and sewer funds. Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (Nassau County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1