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Executive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… Final results ranged from lows of zero at the Rochester- Genesee Regional Transportation Authority and only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… tax collections totaled $11.9 billion in the first half of 2025, an increase of 3.7% ($423 million) compared to the same … growth in collections during the first half of 2025 almost doubled that for the same period last year (1.9%) … experienced stronger growth in the first half of 2025, future revenues may become less predictable as local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearVolunteer Firemen’s Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Association’s use and reporting of foreign … Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda is located in the City of North Tonawanda and was established in 1903 by … The Association issued 106 benefit checks totaling $49,545 to members or their families during 2013. While the claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/31/volunteer-firemens-benevolent-association-north-tonawanda-foreign-fire-insurance-taxCopenhagen Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s controls were adequate to ensure that … of the Department and its Drill Team. Department officials do not audit the accounts of the Treasurer and the Drill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/copenhagen-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activitiesAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications … awards to ensure grant funds were allocated and spent for intended purposes. The audit covered the period April 1, … found the Division was generally meeting its obligations for ensuring that grant funds were appropriately allocated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… did not have any of the required notification forms for these accounts. Additionally, our inquiry of banks … procedures) and/or were unsupported. In some transactions funds were not used for their intended purposes. Key Finding We found MEC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followDepartment of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… our current and prior year data analytics. Background As part of our Office’s audit of the Department’s UI program, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017Overview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… of retirement benefits must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) — a legal document issued by the same court that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewOrdinary Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… accident. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently … Workers’ Compensation or other employer-funded benefits, for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional two years) following the last date you were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-death-benefitAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… of New York (CUNY) instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with all applicable … and the integrity of CUNY’s fellowship leave program. For example, there was no single comprehensive record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followConnetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements for … Board adopted a policy granting check signing authority to seven Library staff members and officials, thereby … diminishing an important segregation of functions designed to help ensure that Library funds are disbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125Sagaponack Common School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-53)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Education (Board) appropriately managed the Sagaponack … Unrestricted fund balance increased to $1.04 million as of June 30, 2017, or 61 percent of the ensuing year’s … will be used. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/sagaponack-common-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-53State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … transactions using paper-based voucher processes instead of the State procurement card, and to identify potential cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followMassena Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-21)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … established a formal multiyear financial or capital plan to help ensure that these excess funds are properly used to benefit District residents. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/massena-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-21Ordinary Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… accident. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ordinary-death-benefitTown of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… 2016. Background The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau … and include a statement in the minutes detailing the total number of claims and total dollar amount approved to be paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40Partial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… benefit as a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) payment at retirement, in exchange for a permanently reduced monthly pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementLyndonville Central School District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-144)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Lyndonville Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and … corrective action. … Determine whether Lyndonville Central School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/lyndonville-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022mCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
… and officials had to rely on loans for cash flow. Errors in the 2020 accounting records make it difficult for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/25/city-little-falls-financial-condition-2021m-54Andes Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-250)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 to August 6, 2013. Background The … five elected members. The District's budgeted expenditures for 2013-14 fiscal year are $3.8 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/andes-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-250