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Town of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… Town officials effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer districts by reasonably estimating … did not effectively manage the financial condition of the water and sewer districts. We found the following: … incurring unplanned operating deficits annually. Five of the seven water and sewer districts had deficit fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… credit card purchases. Key Findings The Board did not properly audit claims or authorize credit card purchases. … For example, Town officials paid a contractor $46,500 to clear debris for the highway department without bid or … documentation. The Supervisor used a Town credit card to pay for lunch to celebrate an employee’s birthday. This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144Friendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
… appropriations by a total of $2.3 million (8 percent) in the three fiscal years audited. This made it appear the … used to fund operations. Improperly restricted $246,000 in a debt reserve fund. The funds should be returned to the … restricted funds to general fund surplus fund balance in compliance with applicable statutes. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/friendship-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-55Finger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… acres located in agricultural districts classified as solar electric generation facilities. While agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1350
… SSN not in file (never issued to anyone) Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN Deceased … with a Reason Why SSN Not Verified of “ Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked ” or “ Other SSN ”: … the SSA. If the information reported in PayServ does not match the information on the Social Security card, the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1350-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employers' Retirement System Contribution Rates for 2023-2024
… average contribution rates for the State Fiscal Year 2023-24 will increase from 11.6% to 13.1% of payroll for the … by NYSLRS’s actuary, who is required to complete an annual report . The recommendations are reviewed by the independent … Last fiscal year, $14.7 billion were paid out in benefits. Report Annual Report to the Comptroller on Actuarial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024Real Property Tax Cap Information - Glossary
… Ad Valorem Taxes – Taxes based on property value used to fund general government … local governments are permitted to increase their real property tax levies. Either two percent or inflation, … value from the prior roll resulting from new construction, property annexed from another assessing unit, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-information-glossarySUNY Bulletin No. SU-326
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the Downstate Location Stipend. Affected … of America/Graduate Student Employees Union, provides for a location adjustment to employees whose work site is New … Earnings Description Location Stipend (or the description for the appropriate non-resident alien earnings code) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-326-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedIV.2 Governing State Statutes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… The following are the most notable statutes for account code usage in the SFS: State Finance Law §8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv2-governing-state-statutesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-303
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the Downstate Location Stipend. Affected … of America/Graduate Student Employees Union, provides for a location adjustment to employees whose work site is New … Description Location Stipend (or the description for the appropriate non-resident alien earnings code) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-303-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedCUNY Bulletin No. CU-372
… or Machinists hired before August 1, 2006 will be paid at the new salary rates. Any Auto Mechanics, Auto Mechanics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-372-retroactive-and-current-salary-rate-increases-autoDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… (WCHA) Jan Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for allegedly aiding in and concealing the scheme. “Jan Hoffman and Katherine Pais … allegedly took advantage of their positions and residents in need in a scheme that allowed Hoffman to steal over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
… and citizen volunteers who rushed to the site to give all they had to give,” DiNapoli said. “We come together on this tragic … New York and across the country, because we know we find comfort and strength by being united. We thank all those who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-september-11-terrorist-attacksFabius-Pompey Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-237)
… District has not configured a banner message to display at logon that warns users about potential consequences of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-237Gloversville Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-257)
… Background The Gloversville Housing Authority is located in the City of Gloversville, Fulton County. The Authority, which was established in 1963 pursuant to State Public Housing Law, is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/15/gloversville-housing-authority-selected-financial-operations-2015m-257New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New Shareholder Rule
… the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) final vote on a shareholder rule: “Today's action by the SEC will … the Securities and Exchange Commissions SEC final vote on a shareholder rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-shareholder-ruleSummitville Fire Company – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-423)
… services for the Town of Mamakating and is located in Sullivan County. During our audit period, Company deposits … disbursements were approved and paid to the correct payee in the correct amount. Company officials did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/10/summitville-fire-company-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2016m-423State Police Bulletin No. SP-151.1
… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. SP-151 . Purpose The purpose of this … . Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-1511-revised-deduction-code-482-new-york-state-police-investigatorsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical … POs, including selecting the unit of measure that is in accordance with the contract or most closely associated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersPutnam Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2020M-27)
… general fund balance. Key Findings District officials need to improve budgeting practices to more effectively manage fund balance. Specifically, the … surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by 32.7 to 42.8 percentage points at the end of the last three fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/putnam-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-27