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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… the choices it faces in an environment where the potential for spending and revenue volatility remain elevated. “My team …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's February Financial Plan
… deficit this year. The agency is depending on the state for new revenue to offset ridership loss and balance its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-february-financial-planTaxes – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collections for consumption and use taxes, New York State’s second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/taxesReview of Advance Contract Payments
… Recover overpayments as appropriate. Implement a policy for new contracts of only sending advance payments when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste (Follow-Up)
… These weaknesses prevent proper monitoring and accounting for hazardous materials, compliance with legal requirements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste-followTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
… $874 in the accounting records. She recorded one deposit for $25,000 twice. The required 2016 through 2019 annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-2021m-36Town of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… finance shortfalls. Prepare, approve and monitor budgets for each capital project and amend as needed. Approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… $227,000 which can fund average unemployment expenditures for 78 years. Did not ensure $2.2 million was properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Marion – Misappropriation of Justice Court Cash Collections (2023M-149)
… to ensure that all collections were accurately accounted for and to promptly identify discrepancies. The Justices also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/01/26/town-marion-misappropriation-justice-court-cash-collections-2023m-149Tioga County – Social Service Contracts (2023M-162)
… decrease in services provided by an agency went unnoticed for four months. Officials did not ensure a contract price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/29/tioga-county-social-service-contracts-2023m-162Town of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… were not prepared monthly or properly prepared for all bank accounts. Key Recommendations Maintain complete, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22Village of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer's Records and Reports (2024M-136)
… 29, 2024, cash balances did not agree with bank balances for 27 of the 37 bank reconciliations we prepared, and total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/14/village-herkimer-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-136Whitney Point Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-179)
… Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for managing nonstudent network user accounts that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/whitney-point-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-179Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… excess of the legal limit or to provide a funding source for capital projects without voter approval is misleading and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… and bank reconciliations were not provided to the Board for review. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Montauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… of Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activities and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained and/or audited to comply with statutory requirements. Key … Determine whether the Montauk Fire District District Board of Commissioners Board monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117State Agencies Bulletin No. 1660
… Shop Fee deduction Background As a result of the 06/27/18 Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME, Agency Shop Fee deductions must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1660-agency-shop-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1125
… field on the employee’s Federal Tax Data Page in order for accurate withholding and reporting to occur. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1125-new-national-id-field-editsOrdinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… benefits (up to two years, with a possible extension for two additional years, following the last date you were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitOpinion 88-13
… General Municipal Law, §802 contains several exceptions for contracts which would otherwise be prohibited by section … contract. Finally, subdivision 2(a) provides an exception for interests arising as a result of stock ownership or … conflict of interest in contracts of the agency. For example, he would be deemed to have an interest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13