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Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… request will be granted or denied. Additionally, within 10 business days of receipt of an appeal, DOT must grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… of five airports, an interstate rail system, three bus terminals, and three cruise terminals serve the … that we reviewed within the PATH system and at the three bus terminals operated by PANYNJ. However, we did note there … with the regulations in areas of the Port Authority Bus Terminal where some of the gates at both the lower and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followTown of Lorraine – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2025M-47)
… the end of the 2020 through 2023 fiscal years. Comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30, which requires the Supervisor to file the Town’s AFR with New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/08/town-lorraine-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-47SUNY Bulletin No. SU-268
… 263 of Laws of 2018 implemented the agreement between the State of New York and UUP and provides for a Discretionary Lump Sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-268-2018-uup-1-discretionary-lump-sum-paymentsAid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… are changes to the AIM program. The 2019-20 Enacted State Budget eliminated aid for 1,325 towns and villages determined … and AIM-Related payments: Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2019 [pdf] Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2020 [pdf] Chapter 55 of the … Payment Months by Municipality [xlsx] (last updated July 2025) "Aid and Incentives for Municipalities: New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… The Freedom of Information Law was designed to ensure the publics right to government records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilDiNapoli: Dormitory Authority Overstated MWBE Contract Participation
… for the past four years overstated the amount of business it did with minority- and women-owned business contractors (MWBE) and could not show how it determined the authority’s overall MWBE participation … for the past four years overstated the amount of business it did with minority and womenowned business contractors MWBE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-dormitory-authority-overstated-mwbe-contract-participationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1529
… who had a change to a previously reported wage or withholding amount (i.e., if a corrected Form W-2 is … refer them to their tax advisor/consultant. Employee Tax Withholding IRS Publication 505 (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) provides guidance on employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1529-general-tax-tipsOpinion 2008-5
… You ask the following: (1) Is the village required to pay to the fire company any amount of the consideration paid … (3) May the fire protection contract provide that the town pay any consideration payable to the fire company directly to … Is the village required to pay to the fire company any amount of the consideration paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Billed Receivables (2015M-364)
… BOCES does not have a policy to charge districts interest on late payments. Key Recommendations Adopt a formal policy … of services. Consider assessing interest charges on invoices that remain unpaid after the due dates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/04/22/southern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-billed-receivablesVillage of Sagaponack – Claims Processing (2017M-124)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s claims audit process for the period June 1, 2015 through February 28, 2017. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/09/15/village-sagaponack-claims-processing-2017m-124Town of Colchester – Financial Condition (2016M-376)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition for … 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. Background The Town of Colchester is located in Delaware County and has a … Town of Colchester Financial Condition 2016M376 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-colchester-financial-condition-2016m-376Westchester Library System – Procurement (2015M-199)
… for the use and benefit of the system’s member public libraries. Key Recommendation Modify the procurement policy … for purchases made for or on behalf of the member public libraries to ensure that staff adheres to competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/02/westchester-library-system-procurement-2015m-199Suffern Central School District - Financial Condition (2019M-145)
… were overestimated by a total of $16.4 million leading to $13.1 million of the appropriated fund balance not being … trends or other identified analyses. Review reserves to evaluate if they are necessary and reduce unneeded reserve … findings and recommendations, but indicated they planned to implement some of our recommendations. Appendix B includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/suffern-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-145Binghamton City School District – Information Technology (2019M-147)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials adequately safeguarded data from abuse or loss. Key Findings Officials do not regularly … and disable those that are determined to be unnecessary. The Board does not have an adequate contract and separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/binghamton-city-school-district-information-technology-2019m-147Incorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… policy. Key Findings The Village’s check signing process does not comply with Village policy and the Village Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39Town of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)
… totaling $189,000, 17 purchases totaling $56,000 did not have the required request for proposals (RFP) and/or the … policy does not require the solicitation of competition, such as written proposals or quotes, for the procurement of … including the rationale for cases when the selected vendor is not the lowest priced. Develop procedures for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43Forestburgh Fire District – Financial Activities (2015M-203)
… did not maintain adequate accounting records. The Board does not perform the required annual audit. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/16/forestburgh-fire-district-financial-activities-2015m-203Bovina Fire District – Fund Balance (2015M-138)
… the District’s fund balance for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. Background The Bovina Fire … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Bovina, and is located in Delaware County. The District is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/21/bovina-fire-district-fund-balance-2015m-138Huntington Manor Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2014M-108)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight … a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town, and is governed by an elected five-member … does not audit claims prior to payment. The Secretary signs checks with the Treasurer’s signature stamp without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/06/13/huntington-manor-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2014m-108