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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… board did not ensure all goods and services were procured in compliance with state law, district policies or in the best interest of taxpayers. The board did not oversee … even the limited oversight responsibilities outlined in the company’s bylaws. Certain officers hindered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2012
… for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges and Direct Deposit Returns during the SFS blackout period. … from their financial institution for any reason, whose Direct Deposit is reversed due to an overpayment, who request … the completion of fiscal year end processing. OSC Actions Direct Deposit Returns OSC will continue to receive and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2012-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… established to plan and undertake urban renewal projects in the Village of Fairport. The Agency is governed by a … three entities. The Agency inappropriately gifted $250,000 in assets to the FLDC. The Agency made an annual contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Service Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… at any age after completing 20 full years of creditable service. State Police officers must retire by the last day of … 60th birthday occurs. You must file an Application for Service Retirement to receive benefits even if you are … to age. The Benefit With at least 20 years of creditable service , your pension will be: 50 percent of your FAE; plus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/service-retirement-benefitUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-112
… New York State Court Officers Association Effective Date(s) Checks dated February 7, 2007 OSC Actions At the request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-112-dues-structure-change-members-new-york-state-court-officersGalen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, … and to identify any security vulnerabilities within the District’s network and public website for the period January … October 15, 2014. Background The Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologySauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls were adequate to ensure that financial … activity was properly recorded and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, … through February 28, 2014. Background The Sauquoit Fire District No. 1 is a district corporation of the State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Village of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-18)
… l Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board … for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023 was not presented to the Board until March 2024, more than nine months after … 30. Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-mount-kisco-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-18Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … for review. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Tuckahoe Common School District – Purchasing (2013M-158)
… personnel comply with the District’s purchasing policy and regulation by obtaining required verbal and/or written quotes … after District personnel follow the purchasing policy and regulation by using competitive methods to obtain the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/08/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2013m-158Village of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer's Records and Reports (2024M-136)
… receipts and disbursements. Perform bank reconciliations in an accurate or timely manner, allowing discrepancies … of the 37 bank reconciliations we prepared, and total cash in the financial records was $1.9 million higher than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/14/village-herkimer-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-136Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… The Agency, which was created by State legislation in 1976, is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, … records. Consider amending the Agency’s lease and payment in lieu of taxes agreements from the 1980s to distribute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardRombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Fishkill, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected … reserve funds to fund operating expenses, which is not in compliance with the law. The Board has not adopted an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88XII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… their Voucher Authorizers’ email addresses are up to date in the Statewide Financial System, as these are the email … Team. Bulkload agencies must send an email for all changes in voucher contacts to [email protected] . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsVillage of Dannemora – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-7)
… is located within the Towns of Dannemora and Saranac in Clinton County. The Village is governed by a Board of … without detection. The Village has not utilized the Deputy in a manner that would create some segregation of duties over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-dannemora-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-7DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… case.” “Our office is committed to pursuing wrongdoing in Westchester, whether the victim is a person or an entity … that public funds are safeguarded.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionWhat to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Benefits page for additional information) Tier 6 members: Report compensation but do not take contributions from salary … from any overtime that is not reported. Continue to report normal salary. Public safety overtime* Payment for … NYSLRS employers report information about employees through Retirement Online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-reportWSP USA Inc.
… by the Department of Transportation (Department) to WSP USA Inc. (WSP) were appropriate. Background New York State … made by the Department of Transportation Department to WSP USA Inc WSP were appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/wsp-usa-incReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… Prescribes Requirements for Excess Funds to Be Placed in Reserve The Comptroller requires excess tax funds be placed in a reserve fund if a local government: exceeds the tax cap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerXI-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-overview