Search
Newark Central School District – Employee Benefits (2024M-40)
… in separation payment calculation errors totaling $20,157. Specifically: Our audit identified that four employees … employees’ separation payments were underpaid a total of $157. Key Recommendations Establish written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/newark-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2024m-40II.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… Article V – The State Comptroller shall be required: (1) to audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts; (2) to audit the accrual and collection of all revenues and receipts; and (3) to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesTown of Pendleton – Capital Projects (2024M-72)
… projects (projects) were properly planned, accounted for and monitored. Key Findings The Town Board (Board) and … did not ensure projects were properly planned or accounted for and did not monitor projects. As a result, the Supervisor … project scope, timelines, cost or funding sources for any of the Town’s five projects. Prepare detailed project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pendleton-capital-projects-2024m-72SCAM ALERT
… Published November 27, 2024 NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat involving Retirement … Scam Alert NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertCity of Auburn – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-31)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether City of Auburn (City) officials could take additional steps to increase … to programs and services provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 538 applicable physical … Assess whether City of Auburn City officials could take additional steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-auburn-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-31Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… Town of Chili (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and … where Town officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected Town … should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… potential impact of policy choices at the federal level." In accordance with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated … governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026State Agencies Bulletin No. 1751
… (7S), NYCBERS (7T), NYCERS (7U), PFRS (7W), NYSTRS (7X), and NYSERS (7Y) Background In accordance with Senate … 1, 2019, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the … limit under Section 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $200,000 for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1751-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical … POs, including selecting the unit of measure that is in accordance with the contract or most closely associated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersSaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. Background The Saratoga County IDA is an independent public benefit corporation … in 1971 to further economic development in Saratoga County. It is governed by a Board which comprises seven members appointed by the Saratoga County Legislature. Key Findings The IDA had provisions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of East Greenbush – Justice Court Operations (2016M-60)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Courts financial operations for the period January 1 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/05/06/town-east-greenbush-justice-court-operations-2016m-60West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Town of Fort Ann in … West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overNiagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… the potential benefits compared to costs. Not all payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed accurately. The Board … to determine whether businesses achieved the goals stated in their applications. Key Recommendations Develop CBA ratios … Ensure that all PILOT billings and payments are made in accordance with agreements and pursue, if feasible, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectHortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… of our audit was to examine controls over the recording and reporting of financial activity for the period January 1, … audit of the Treasurer’s records. Death benefit payouts and grant activities were not included on reports to the … activity recorded by the Treasurer with bank statements and conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Oneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… were being met. Contracts were not always renegotiated in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Require that agencies … so there is sufficient time to renegotiate the contracts in advance of the contracts’ expiration dates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mTown of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… of claims to identify any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally … Appendix B includes our comment on issues that were raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park – Claims Processing (2017M-175)
… Board did not audit claims; instead, the Director reviewed and initialed the claims and then forwarded them to a Board-designated Trustee who … The Director did not approve 13 claims totaling $27,143, and quotes or purchase orders, invoices and receiving reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/08/hillside-public-library-new-hyde-park-claims-processing-2017m-175Fredonia Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-33)
… million over a three-year period (6.75 percent), resulting in annual operating surpluses and a fund balance increase of … Recommendations Adopt budgets using realistic estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance to be used … to within the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to residents. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/fredonia-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-33Village of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… Alfred is located in the Town of Alfred in Allegany County and has a population of approximately 4,200. The Village is … or procedures detailing the acceptable use of IT assets and the backing up of critical data. The Village did not have … training to employees. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt an acceptable use policy and comprehensive policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236Hartsdale Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2017M-227)
… 10, 2017. Background The Hartsdale Fire Company is located in the Town of Greenburg and provides fire protection for a … of Trustees. For the period 2015 through 2017, $52,550 in Foreign Fire Insurance (FFI) revenue was received. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/hartsdale-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2017m-227