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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Lyons Central School District , Pearl River Union Free School District and the Valhalla Union Free … existing balances are appropriate and necessary. Pearl River Union Free School District – Competitive Procurement … School District Lyons Central School District Pearl River Union Free School District and the Valhalla Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Definitions – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Normal Rates Employer contribution rates for each retirement plan are determined annually by NYSLRS’ … is an employer’s total bill, excluding payments for group term life insurance, deficiencies, previous … contribution rate over all retirement plans in each system for a given fiscal year. It is calculated by dividing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/definitionsVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… did not always obtain and document verbal or written quotes before purchasing goods and services as required by … procurement policy requiring the use of verbal and written quotes. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district officials missed opportunities to minimize property taxes. New Paltz Central School District – Financial … and use of reserve funds. One reserve, the unemployment insurance reserve, was not supported by a plan or other … of June 30, 2013 was 14 times the amount of the district’s average annual unemployment costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed by an elected … of the Town’s highway town-wide fund has declined in recent years from a balance of $88,293 at the beginning of … balance of $12,600 at the end of 2012. This decline in fund balance was caused by the Board not adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryTown of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located in Montgomery County and has a population of approximately 2,700. The Town … In 2010, 2011 and 2012, the adjusted warrants from the County totaled $2.3, $2.6 and $2.6 million, respectively. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Village of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… complete and accurate reports from the Clerk-Treasurer. In fact, we found several material errors in the maintenance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… Sample City Statement of Cash Flows Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 Business-Type …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsTown of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… that the Town was not in compliance with payroll tax filing or payment requirements for Federal and State … the Supervisor complies with all Federal and State payroll filing and payment requirements in a timely manner. Prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in calendar year 2024, an increase of 1.6% or $376 million from 2023, … communities,” DiNapoli said. “Sales tax growth slowed in 2024, and many counties and cities even experienced declines. … times.” Although annual growth in local collections in 2024 dipped below pre-pandemic lows, quarterly year-over year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Former Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… Acting Essex County District Attorney Michael P. Langey, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of the former Captain of the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, … Acting Essex County District Attorney Michael P Langey and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G James …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kOpinion 2004-4
… prepare, authorize or approve the contract or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the … Board of the Town of Tuxedo , 69 AD2d 320, 418 NYS2d 638; Conrad v Hinman , 122 Misc 2d 531, 471 NYS2d 521). Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Opinion 88-56
… prepare, authorize or approve the contract or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the … Board of the Town of Tuxedo , 69 AD2d 320, 418 NYS2d 638; Conrad v Hinman , 122 Misc 2d 531, 471 NYS2d 521). In our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56DiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… Authority’s (CDTA) reported overtime payments accounted for 20 percent of the authority’s total employee compensation … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “CDTA operates a vital service for Capital Region residents, employers and educational … of total revenues and expenses. CDTA’s salaries and wages for the year ended March 31, 2015 totaled $36.5 million or 38 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of more than $65,000 in goods and … Schneiderman and his staff for their diligent work on this case. Together, our Operation Integrity partnership has led … Gorman of the Public Integrity Bureau is prosecuting the case, with support from Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicII.4.A Minimum Financial Reporting Requirements – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… – Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements by Account Summary of Local Assistance and Capital Projects Spending by … Transactions in Force by Fund Type and Business Unit Summary of Appropriated Loans Receivable for each fund group … of Activities (reporting government-wide) Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds (emphasizing major funds) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4a-minimum-financial-reporting-requirementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… school audits were issued. Main-Transit Fire Department – Credit Cards (Erie County) Of the credit card purchases totaling $216,961 examined, purchases totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsSouthern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission – Financial Operations (2015M-149)
… 2014 through May 7, 2015. Background The Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission is a joint entity of … Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2015/09/11/southern-cayuga-lake-intermunicipal-water-commission-financial-operationsVendor File Advisory No. 6
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) added new Sections in Chapter X of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding … a vendor has met certain requirements. Beginning in January 2017, SFS will also display “Vendor … each vendor. These designations can aid State agencies in executing and reporting on procurement and payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/6-gfo-update-vendor-designationsTown of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… Safeguarded computerized assets and data. Key Findings The Board: Adopted unrealistic budgets and accumulated $24 … Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets that reflect the Town’s true operating needs and prior results. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232