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Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… and the areas that will be audited. Fieldwork Phase: This is typically the longest phase of the audit. The … Response: Local government officials respond within 30 days with an official position or factual differences. … by law to file a CAP with OSC, but are encouraged to do so. Section 35 of the General Municipal Law with Sample …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processCity of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8Town of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… established an effective system of internal controls over payroll, to ensure that the Town has properly classified its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… March 14, 2013. Background The Village of Monticello is located in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan County. The Village is governed by the Board of Trustees which comprises an … make sound financial decisions. As a result, the Village is experiencing cash flow issues, and received notices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226Oracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… 22, 2013. Background The Oracle Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo. The School is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualDutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… 31, 2011. Background The County covers 796 square miles and has approximately 298,000 residents. The County is … The County Executive is the chief executive officer and is responsible, along with other administrative staff, … management. The DPW is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges. The DPW includes a professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1Town of Geneseo – Information Technology and Multiyear Planning (2017M-84)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s information technology (IT) controls … million. Key Findings The Board has not adopted policies to sufficiently protect the Town’s IT assets. The Board did … sanitation and disposal of electronic media, inventory and online banking. Adopt a comprehensive disaster recovery plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-geneseo-information-technology-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-84Ticonderoga Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-154)
… Board of Education comprising nine elected Board members. Key Findings In recent years the District has struggled with … financial plan to improve the budget development process. Key Recommendations Continue to ensure that future budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/ticonderoga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-154Norwood-Norfolk Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-129)
… to exceed the 4 percent statutory limit. As of June 30, 2021, surplus fund balance was $1.7 million, $0.7 million … which is enough to fund average retirement expenditures for 10 years. This balance exceeds the Board’s targeted funding level range …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-129Village of East Hampton – Information Technology (2015M-187)
… purpose of our audit was to determine if computerized data and assets were properly safeguarded for the period August 1, … is located in the Town of East Hampton, Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 1,400. The Village is … privileges, created generic user accounts and provided excessive access right to the financial and real property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/06/village-east-hampton-information-technology-2015m-187Death of the Ex-Spouse – Divorce and Your Benefits
… share of the pension will then be paid to the member, retroactive to the date NYSLRS is notified of the ex-spouse’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-ex-spouseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Sanitary District No. 14 and the Village of Morris . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … purchasing policy. In addition, credit card charges for conferences totaling $6,185 were not supported by proof of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, … and the Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority. The schedule will be modified and updated in response to changes … execution of all project approvals required by law. The schedule is released by the Securities Coordinating Committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for the Third Quarter
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, … and the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. The schedule will be modified and updated in response to changes … execution of all project approvals required by law. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterOpinion 91-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … McKinney's Unconsolidated Laws, §9447, authorizing New York City to impose a commercial rent or occupancy tax). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-54State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Sanitary District No. 14 and the Village of Morris . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … or did not comply with the district's purchasing policy. In addition, credit card charges for conferences totaling … Court Operations (Franklin County) A total of $5,681 in documented collections received during the audit period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2010
… routinely work on Interstate Routes within New York State (NYS), on NYS highway routes, or on NYS parkway systems at least one-third or more of the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2010-2022-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2021State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the passage of the final state budget: “After extended deliberation, the Governor and … businesses by paying off the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund loan, and reduced personal income tax rates for lower- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetStay Informed – State Police Plan
… of retirement topics. Sign up for E-News , our email newsletter, for the latest NYSLRS news and information. Read your member newsletter, The Sentinel , for current retirement information …
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