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Stay Informed – Forest Rangers Plan
… Review your Member Annual Statement carefully and notify us of any errors promptly. Visit our website frequently to … special concerns or request specific information. Notify us if your mailing address changes. This is especially … your benefits, as well as important retirement news. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for quick tips and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/stay-informedWillsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… were not adequately maintained for the Department’s nine bank accounts. The Department Treasurer did not provide … and up-to-date accounting records. Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all Department bank accounts and present the reconciliations, bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period … of $1.4 million at the end of the 2012-13 fiscal year due to operating deficits over multiple years. Because the … could result in cash constraints forcing the District to rely on short-term borrowings. District officials do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Roosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… whether the Roosevelt Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) properly monitored the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP). Key Findings The Board did not effectively monitor all aspects of the District’s LOSAP. Specifically, the Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Essex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)
… financial transactions, and provides for an adequate audit trail. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsComsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… pay claims. Rather, the Board authorized that supplemental warrant checks need only one signature. The Board also did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Forestport is … $44,158 for the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board needs to improve its budgeting practices and enhance its oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184Opinion 95-20
… v Tomlinson , 106 AD2d 843, 484 NYS2d 242, 243 [3rd Dept., 1984]). In the case just cited, the court concluded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Opinion 93-1
… in the opinion. COUNTY ATTORNEY -- Assistant (entitlement to salary fixed for county attorney in the event of a vacancy) COUNTY CLERK -- Deputy (entitlement to salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1Opinion 92-53
… issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- Distribution of (necessity of State Comptroller's approval in absence of sales tax agreement) TAX LAW, §1262(c): In the absence of a sales tax agreement between a county and all of the cities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Opinion 99-1
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER … that program assets be held in trust); (provision of death benefits to volunteer firefighters who have not earned … of the program" (emphasis supplied). Therefore, based on the express statutory language of section 217(j), it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Vendor File Advisory No. 11
… Subject: Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS Guidance: It is important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does business with the … Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B18-7-9)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/29/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b18-7-9Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B17-7-15)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b17-7-15Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B19-7-10)
… The Town’s 2020 tentative budget includes a proposed tax levy of $58,426,602. Key Recommendations The budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b19-7-10North Creek Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-86)
… reserve fund balance totaled $59,113 as of December 31, 2024. Audit Summary The Board did not provide adequate … Ensure that the Treasurer provided sufficient financial reports to effectively monitor financial activities … For example, the Treasurer underreported December 31, 2024 cash balances by $76,644 in the Annual Financial Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/north-creek-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-86Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Deerpark , Town of East Hampton , Village of East … , Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Company , Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company , City of Lockport , Rockland County , City of Troy and the Village of Victor . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… issuance costs of $8,150 and interest costs of $15,077 on this unneeded debt. The Town did not need to issue a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Preliminary Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Preliminary Budget: New York City’s Fiscal Year (FY) … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement on New York Citys Fiscal Year FY 2026 Preliminary Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-preliminary-budgetTown of Throop – Highway Department (2021M-115)
… $1,277. Key Recommendations Annually agree, in writing, on highway repair and improvement expenditures. Maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-highway-department-2021m-115