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Village of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… million in Village funds over a 19-year period. In May 2024, she pleaded guilty to one count of first degree … sentenced to three to nine years in State prison in August 2024. As part of her sentence, the former Clerk-Treasurer was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19Performance Incentive Program
… the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority’s Performance Incentive Program uses reasonable criteria to measure employee performance and whether incentive awards are warranted and … and Seneca counties. Since 2005, the Authority has had a Performance Incentive Program (Program) to reward its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/performance-incentive-programAlbany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… to February 28, 2013. Background The School is located in the City of Albany. The School is governed by the Board of … for future building acquisitions, request a list of buildings available from OGS and the local school district to ensure all available buildings are evaluated for suitability and cost. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… services. Village of Deposit – Disbursements and Real Property Tax Enforcement (Delaware County) The board did … found all six local governments that were reviewed had properties that had never been inspected. Overall, 59 percent … debt of up to $9.8 million for water fund improvements. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDual Employment
… (OMH) employees who are dually employed at other State or City agencies are working their required hours at each job. … members were also employed by another State or New York City agency, 139 of whom we selected for further review based … OMH employees who are dually employed at other State or City agencies are working their required hours at each jo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0Property Tax Freeze Credit
… objective of our examination was to determine whether the Property Tax Freeze Credit (PTF Credit) payments approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) were … Credit for tax year 2015, homeowners must receive the STAR property tax exemption (i.e., the property must be the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/08/property-tax-freeze-creditXII.6.N Paying the New York Independent Systems Operator – XII. Expenditures
… AND POLICIES This section advises Business Units how to process payments to the New York Independent Systems Operator (NYISO). NYISO provides electricity to Business Units throughout New York State and has … This section advises Business Units how to process payments to the New York Independent Systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6n-paying-new-york-independent-systems-operatorUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-344
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2024 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees: The following … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2024 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-344-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsCanisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Claims Auditing (2025M-84)
… charge against the District, mathematically correct, or in compliance with the District’s procurement policies. While … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board has the responsibility to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/31/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2025m-84Town of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
… who retired in 2017 received, used and was paid for leave time to which she was not entitled, valued at $1,842. … of inappropriate payments. Periodically review accrued leave time for accuracy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-shandaken-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2017m-289Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… through May 31, 2016. Background The joint youth activity program (Program) has been established by the Village of Northville to … for the overall financial management and safeguarding of Program resources. The Program serves approximately 110 … Village of Northville Joint Youth Activity Program 2016M339 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339West Islip Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-78)
West Islip Union Free School District Payroll 2016M78
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/west-islip-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-78Fishers Island Union Free School District – Five Point Plan (2015M-320)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s claims audit process and … did not ensure that the claims auditor reported directly to the Board. The Board has not established an audit … committee because it was unaware of the requirement to do so. The District did not use a competitive request for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-five-point-plan-2015m-320Yonkers City School District – Fixed Assets (2015M-229)
… was to review controls over the District’s fixed assets for the period July 1, 2013 through April 14, 2015. … operations was transferred to the City. Expenditures in 2014 totaled approximately $526 million. Key Finding Of … to them, locate the missing inventory items identified in this report, maintain accurate asset lists and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/yonkers-city-school-district-fixed-assets-2015m-229Benefits
… The Office of the State Comptroller offers competitive salaries and benefits, … New York State offers generous salaries advancement opportunities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/benefitsOtisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… the Board had adequate financial management procedures in place to annually report the District’s financial … the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Otisco in Onondaga County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Town of Darien – State Contract Loader Purchases (2013M-88)
… Town officials did not obtain the relevant State contract price lists, apply the appropriate contract discounts, or … two loaders. Key Recommendations Request the appropriate price lists from the vendor when purchasing equipment on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-darien-state-contract-loader-purchases-2013m-88DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Dam failures are rare in New York, and we want to keep it that way,” DiNapoli said. … emergency plans and proof they are operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory … maintain dams in a safe condition. Dam failures can occur for a host of reasons, including floods, construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesSachem Central School District – Fund Balance (2017M-151)
… Background The Sachem Central School District is located in the Towns of Brookhaven, Islip and Smithtown in Suffolk County. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/06/sachem-central-school-district-fund-balance-2017m-151Malone Central School District – Payroll (2017M-278)
… Background The Malone Central School District is located in the Towns of Bangor, Bellmont, Brandon, Burke, Constable, Duane, Franklin, Malone and Westville in Franklin County. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/malone-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-278