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Shenendehowa Central School District – Longevity Payments (2023M-165)

… did not accurately calculate longevity payments for 26 of the 32 (81 percent) employees that we reviewed. As a result, 26 employees were underpaid a total of $9,214 in longevity for separations payments during our … District service are calculated according to the terms of the CBAs. Ensure CBAs include language for longevity …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/shenendehowa-central-school-district-longevity-payments-2023m-165

Raquette Lake Union Free School District - Business Office Operations (2023M-151)

… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Raquette Lake Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials provided effective oversight of the Business Office operations. Key Findings The Board …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/12/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-business-office-operations-2023m

Half Hollow Hills Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory Records (2024M-33)

… inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) equipment. Key Findings District officials did not … all IT equipment is adequately accounted for and would be detected if lost, stolen or misused. We selected 100 pieces of IT equipment (devices) costing $88,223 to confirm their location and that they were properly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/half-hollow-hills-central-school-district-information-technology

Village of Cambridge – Payroll (2015M-74)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Village officials established effective … Key Recommendations Implement compensating controls to address the lack of segregation of duties within the … Ensure that all pay rates and the compensation paid to employees are properly authorized and approved. Ensure …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/03/village-cambridge-payroll-2015m-74

Town of Dickinson – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-337)

… 30, 2014. Background The Town of Dickinson is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately 825. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-dickinson-fiscal-oversight-2014m-337

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2003

… garnishments per the agency responsibilities provided in Payroll Bulletin 331 . Questions: Questions regarding this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2003-update-garnishment-notification-reports

Town of Berkshire – Board Oversight (2023M-122)

… (Town) officials ensured non-payroll disbursements were for appropriate Town purposes. Determine whether the Town … officials did not ensure non-payroll disbursements were for appropriate Town purposes. The Board did not: Segregate … or establish procedures to detect and prevent duplicate payments. We identified $12,465 in duplicate payments. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/30/town-berkshire-board-oversight-2023m-122

City of Batavia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-43)

… at the Police Station, such as a level landing at the top of curb ramps along the accessible route and an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-batavia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-43

City of Rome – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-40)

… physical accessibility for the 79 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/28/city-rome-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-40

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2319

… limit for Tier 5 members of PFRS and ERS for fiscal year 2025. Affected Employees: Employees who are Tier 5 members of … 408(k)(6)(D)(ii) will increase to $350,000 for fiscal year 2025. Effective Dates: Effective beginning Institution paychecks dated April 3, 2025, and Administration paychecks dated April 9, 2025. OSC …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2319-maximum-salary-limit-tier-5-members-new-york-state-police-and-fire

NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing

… released the following statement today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal … instead used his position to enrich himself at the expense of his community. He was ordered to pay back what he stole, … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencing

Safety of Seized Dogs

… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets … (Department) adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogs

State Agencies Bulletin No. 883

… Miscellaneous Time Entry File Submission Online Deduction, Tax and Direct Deposit Transaction Entry Online Back End …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/883-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-files

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… did not always ensure claims were properly audited before payment. Auditors reviewed 150 claims packets totaling … million were not adequately supported or reviewed prior to payment. Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed … not always adequately supported or properly audited before payment. The claims auditor did not determine if claims were …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… local government audits were issued. Hicksville Union Free School District – Managing Network User Accounts (Nassau County) … accordance with statutory requirements. In addition, the accounting functions performed by staff were not always …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 64

… York State Treasury. NYS Treasury will notify the agency when the check has been received so the agency can submit a refund of appropriation. Agencies must submit the refunds of appropriation immediately upon notification. Once the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checks

DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal

… and the Legislature have done much to put New York state on better fiscal footing, reduce the structural budget imbalance and hold the line on spending. With today’s budget proposal, Governor Cuomo has … communities. Funding for these initiatives is contingent on the strength of the economy and federal assistance. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposal

Smithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)

… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Smithtown and Suffolk County in which it is located. The District covers nearly 18 square miles and services approximately 50,000 residents with seven fire …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231