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Sherman Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-92)
… Key Findings The claims auditor does not meet the Board of Education’s (Board) minimum qualifications for the … she needed to confirm claims complied with, was unaware of how to properly perform her job duties and did not … a District official, historically the Board appoints one of the District’s administrative assistants to the position, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/sherman-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-92Spackenkill Union Free School District – Financial Management, Transportation and Information Technology (2015M-151)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … Union Free School District is located in the Town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County. The District, which … students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-financial-managementNorwich City School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-143)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition … which is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, operates four schools with approximately 1,950 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/norwich-city-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteria-operationsHighland Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-358)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/highland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-358Genesee Valley Central School District – Reserve Accounts and Extra-Classroom Activities (2014M-56)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate reserve fund management … County and is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. The District currently operates one school with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/27/genesee-valley-central-school-district-reserve-accounts-and-extraEast Ramapo Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition … in Rockland County. The District is governed by a Board of Education which is comprised of nine elected members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/19/east-ramapo-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-141State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (Suffolk County) The board … determined the board underestimated revenues by a total of $151,908 (9.5 percent) and underestimated appropriations by a total of $210,126 (13.1 percent) over the past five years (2013-14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… the state’s finances took another serious hit in the month of May,” DiNapoli said. “We are now clearly seeing the … act on our call for more federal aid.” Other items of note in the report: Personal income tax withholding … revenues were $291.8 million below May 2019, a decline of more than 9 percent reflecting both depressed economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayState Agencies Bulletin No. 1989
… by Payroll Bulletin No. 1989.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for … who work at OPWDD are affected. Background The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the State of New York, OPWDD, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1989-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… in Local Governments,” at a press conference in the City of Schenectady with Mayor Gary R. McCarthy, Assemblyman … wireless connectivity to certain neighborhoods as part of its Smart City Project. “New technologies are reshaping … are stepping up to meet the evolving expectations of residents who want their interactions with government to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsXII.5.C Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence – XII. Expenditures
… a voucher, the Business Unit should select the Vendor ID of the vendor that provided the goods or services. This is … Therefore, Business Units should determine the Vendor ID of the entity they are doing business with by matching more than one piece of information. To accomplish this, Business Units should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5c-selecting-appropriate-vendor-and-address-sequenceLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… policy advocacy and, as a last resort, divestment. Because of his efforts, DiNapoli has been recognized as a global … The Fund’s 2025 Climate Action Plan update builds on many of the programs developed pursuant to the original Plan, … Fund’s investments posed by climate change. Key components of the updated plan include: actively engaging with portfolio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… other things, the retirees may be: allowed a continuation of coverage for surviving spouses or certain other eligible persons for a period of time after the eligible retiree dies. required to … or their surviving spouses and dependents. An audit of 20 school districts revealed ten school districts who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesOther Bulletin No. 39
… Fund’s Board Resolution 2017-21 authorizes the Memorandum of Agreement between the State University Construction Fund … 10/06/2017, which provides for a change in the calculation of overtime for all eligible members. Prior to the Memorandum of Agreement, overtime was calculated using the factor of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-39-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $94.4 million. This collectively reduced the effectiveness of managing the district’s financial condition. The board and … results during the audit period were over $118 million. Of the $94.4 million in year-end transfers, $57.6 million … financial operations. Financial reports submitted in six of the 22 months to the board were between 60 and 107 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… out,” DiNapoli said. “Unless there is an additional influx of city, state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark … had anticipated, large budget gaps exist without the use of federal funding. In 2019, fares covered 51.1% of MTA’s overall operating costs (52.8% for NYC Transit). As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… operations. The board improperly assigned the duties of the district treasurer to an independent contractor. … made available for public review in a timely manner. Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (Ulster County) The board did … whether the town received this purchase due to the lack of supporting documentation. Also, the supervisor used a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… "Sales tax collections are a crucial, yet unstable source of revenue for local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact of little to no growth is felt in several regions across the … due to a $238 million correction in the fourth quarter of 2015, which distorted New York City's year-to-year growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of their inability to submit a change to the Direct Deposit … note, this disruption will occur after the completion of the confirm of the specials payroll cycle every week. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineOperational Advisory No. 8
… or more and do not negotiate those checks within one year of issuance will receive a State Check Outreach letter … Agency. These letters notify payees that the proceeds of an uncashed check will be turned over to the OSC Office of Unclaimed Funds if action is not taken to negotiate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreach