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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of the Town of Blooming Grove , Village of Cayuga Heights , Greenville Fire District #1 , Hauppauge Fire … reports are accurate and reliable. Village of Cayuga Heights – Board Oversight (Tompkins County) The board did not … audits of the Town of Blooming Grove Village of Cayuga Heights Greenville Fire District 1 Hauppauge Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… Subject : Emergency Check Production Reference : Guide to Financial Operations … checking account (“A” Warrant checks) if the State’s check printing facilities close due to an emergency. In such an event, the State will process check payments normally with the exception of two check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventOpinion 2000-22
… -- Exceptions (contracts entered into prior to municipal service) -- Legal Services (contract with town attorney's law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-222018 Financial Condition Report – 2018 Financial Condition Report
… to present the State of New York’s Financial Condition Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. While the … ability to maintain essential services. I will continue to report on the fiscal impacts of federal actions and to speak … budgetary interests in Washington. Read More About this Report This report provides citizens with an overview of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2018-fcrIX.12.A Key Provisions – IX. Federal Grants
… grant awards and fund disbursements to states; States must draw federal funds in amounts necessary to fund only “actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12a-key-provisionsCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B18-6-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … County of Rockland Budget Review B18611 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/05/county-rockland-budget-review-b18-6-11Rockland County - Budget Review (B17-6-16)
… The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b17-6-16Evergreen Charter School – Employee and Independent Contractor Fingerprinting (2016M-225)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the School’s fingerprinting practices for the period July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. … first verifying they held a valid clearance. The Board has not established a fingerprinting policy. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2016/09/16/evergreen-charter-school-employee-and-independent-contractorTown of Liberty – Justice Court Operations (2016M-336)
… The Justices did not reconcile unpaid tickets between the DMV and Court records to ensure defendants’ DMV records are accurate and fines are collected or tickets are referred to the DMV Scofflaw program. Key Recommendations Justices should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-liberty-justice-court-operations-2016m-336Village of Franklinville – Police Payroll and Water Accountability (2014M-262)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s police payroll and water operations for the period June 1, 2012 through July 16, 2014. Background … of water produced by the Village’s water system was billed to customers, and Village officials did not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/03/13/village-franklinville-police-payroll-and-water-accountability-2014m-262XIV.14.B Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… for capital assets include the following: Criteria for recording general capital assets including infrastructure Recording general capital assets Valuation of capital assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14b-capital-assetsTown of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Guilderland (Town) officials adequately secure and protect … not adopt an IT contingency plan to help minimize the risk of data loss or suffering a serious interruption of services, periodically test backups, or provide IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61Monroe-Woodbury Central School District – Budget Review (B6-13-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure estimates in the District’s proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … School District (District) issued debt totaling $6 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/12/monroe-woodbury-central-school-district-budget-review-b6-13-6Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… An acceptable system is one used by the employer to generate payroll and/or keep track of employee accruals. The system should include a signature and attestation by the … through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsSouth Hornell Fire Protection Company, Inc. – Disbursements (2025M-108)
… 1, 2024 – August 6, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire company board should ensure that disbursements have … cards, the board should ensure that adequate controls are in place to prevent the risk of unauthorized debit card use. … disbursements were supported, appropriate and authorized. In addition, the Recording Secretary (Secretary) generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/04/10/south-hornell-fire-protection-company-inc-disbursements-2025mA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… with a change in attitude. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of the ‘fierce urgency of now.’ Now is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydV.3.D Accounts – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… The Account ChartField identifies type of resources acquired or disbursed and defines the purpose of a transaction. Account is required on all … The Account ChartField identifies type of resources acquired or disbursed and defines the purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3d-accountsNewfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-238)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 to May 22, 2013. Background The Newfield Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/newfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-238State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Monticello Joint Fire District and the Town of Orchard Park . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … transactions without adequate oversight. Town of Orchard Park – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (Erie County) The … Monticello Joint Fire District and the Town of Orchard Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWorld Trade Center Presumption – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts, and … employer of NYSLRS or another New York public retirement system at that time, you should be aware of the … law. 1 You may be eligible for an accidental disability retirement benefit if you become permanently disabled and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/world-trade-center-presumption