Search
Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… to close projected budget gaps totaling $51.4 million for fiscal years 2019-20 through 2022-23. However, none of … million without demonstrating they were reasonably funded. For example: retirement contribution reserve has about $18.9 million, enough to pay annual expenses for almost 13 years. Recommendations The audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… Board and District officials’ budgeting practices resulted in the District levying more real property taxes than needed, a significant accumulation of surplus fund balance in excess of the statutory limit and missed opportunities to … finance operations as a means to accumulate surplus funds in excess of the legal limit or to provide a funding source …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52Contract Advisory No. 26
… where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the following statement subscribed … competitive bidding is not required by statute, rule or regulation may contain, at the discretion of the department, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsCounty of Orleans Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-345)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and … is an independent public benefit corporation created to promote, develop and assist industrial, manufacturing, … businesses accountable for delivering promised benefits to the community in exchange for tax abatements. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-orleans-industrial-development-agency-projectComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in future years. In addition, the city plans to borrow up to $13 million for tax certiorari settlements in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Background The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in Ontario County. The Department is governed by a seven-member Board and its 2014 budgeted appropriations … accounting records were audited on an annual basis by a CPA, as is required by the Department bylaws. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… work is performed in accordance with contracts prior to payment and reporting any variances to the Board in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency … of Taxes (PILOT) Program for the period January 1, 2012, to April 10, 2013. Background The overall goal of IDAs is to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1889
… job location is within the five boroughs of New York City (NYC) (effective December 31, 2018) will continue at $15.00. … employee meets the eligibility criteria and has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave with Pay or Leave of Absence on the appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1889-december-2020-increase-minimum-wageXI-A.1 Purchasing Process Overview – XI-A. Purchasing
… The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to Business Units about the procurement process in the Statewide Financial System. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 12/17/2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1-overviewLeaves of Absence – Article 14 Benefits
… pay. Since service is usually not credited for any period of time you do not receive a salary, credit is not given for: Leaves of absence without pay; Authorized, unpaid medical leaves of absence; or Unpaid leave under the federal Family and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/leaves-absenceHornell City School District - Financial Management (2019M-38)
… of appropriating fund balance that is not needed or used to fund operations. Review reserve balances and develop a plan to reduce balances to reasonable levels in accordance with applicable statutes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/hornell-city-school-district-financial-management-2019m-38Northeast Central School District - Payroll (2018M-140)
… contracts. We used a combination of manual and computer assisted auditing techniques (CAATs) to review payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/northeast-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-140West Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-7)
… fund balance that was not used to finance operations and adopting budgets that overestimated appropriations by … levels which has resulted in reserves being overfunded and not being used. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that … estimates. Reduce reserve funds to reasonable levels and use the money in the debt reserve to pay the related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/06/west-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of Bayport Fire District , Town of Cameron , Town of Enfield , Richland Fire District and the Summitville Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, … today announced his office completed audits of Bayport Fire District Town of Cameron Town of Enfield Richland Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Economic and Demographic Trends – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… rate climbed to a high of 16.2 percent in April 2020 and ended the year at 10.0 percent. All industries in the … experienced job losses. The hardest hit was the leisure and hospitality sector, losing over one-third of its … State decreased by 2.3 percent in 2020. The accommodation and food services industry realized the largest decline in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38) COIDA did not adequately plan for the 2017 acquisition of the rail yards. The property was acquired … of developing the property. Subsequent to the property acquisition, COIDA officials learned that a large-scale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… District (District) officials accurately pay employees’ salaries and wages? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – January 28, … Audit Summary District officials generally paid employees’ salaries and wages accurately during the period July 1, 2022 through October 10, 2024. We reviewed 35 employees’ salaries and wage payments totaling $417,720 and determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Village of Wurtsboro – Financial Operations (2017M-71)
… 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. Background The Village of Wurtsboro is located in the Town of Mamakating in Sullivan … Village of Wurtsboro Financial Operations 2017M71 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/10/village-wurtsboro-financial-operations-2017m-71Niagara Falls City School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-178)
… by the District is used solely for District purposes and seek reimbursement from the contractor for excess fuel … fuel supplies, monitor the contractor’s activities and periodically review the contractor’s fuel usage records to ensure that fuel is used appropriately and is accounted for. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/13/niagara-falls-city-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-178