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Contract Advisory No. 26
… Subject : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids Guidance : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids: Every bid made to the State or any public department … each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… budgeting practices and ensure surplus fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit. Consistently … years. Did not ensure $2.2 million was properly restricted in a debt reserve and did not use the funds to pay related … to a more reasonable level. Ensure that money residing in the debt service fund is restricted in a debt reserve and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementNorth Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… and the Chief’s vacation to a clothing-optional resort in Jamaica with his spouse, Secretary to the Board. $7,239 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance and reserves. Because they … gaps totaling $51.4 million for fiscal years 2019-20 through 2022-23. However, none of the appropriated fund … officials disagreed with certain findings in our report, but indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
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)
… in excess of the statutory limit and missed opportunities to lower real property taxes. The continued practice of … and appropriating fund balance that will not be used to finance operations as a means to accumulate surplus funds in excess of the legal limit or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52County of Orleans Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-345)
… research and recreation facilities. The Agency is governed by a seven-member Board which is appointed by the Orleans County Legislature. Key Findings The Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-orleans-industrial-development-agency-projectSullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… The SCIDA was established in 1970 and is governed by a Board comprising nine members appointed by the Sullivan … and clearly articulate project goals and abatement schedules. The project approval process includes in-depth … was approved for a PILOT agreement even though a SCIDA Board member was the spouse of one of the two partners in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in Ontario County. The Department is governed by a …
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)
… contracts are monitored and Department heads obtain the best economic value for professional services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background The Town of Minetto is located … not receive monthly budget status reports or cash balances to monitor the Town’s financial condition. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284Housing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… , Elmira , Town of Hempstead , Jamestown , Port Chester and Rome . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to … whether housing authorities were adequately controlling and monitoring administrative costs for the period January 1, … around the State manage both public housing units and Section 8 housing vouchers. Each authority audited is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… School District is a special act school district located in Westchester County, and provides education to students … consecutive years. The deficit was as high as $5.3 million in fiscal year 2008-09. However, the deficit started declining in the 2009-10 fiscal year when the New York State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… District officials did not properly monitor life insurance benefits and provided certain benefits without authority to do so. The Treasurer did not … and ensure that any employee who receives additional group life insurance coverage pays the correct premium. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Special 25-Year Plan for Nassau County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603(o))
… (Return to Top) VO1870 (Rev. 6/12) © 2012, New York State and Local Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-nassau-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603oSpecial Plan for Monroe County Deputy Sheriffs (Jailors) and Deputy Sheriffs (Court Security) (Sections 89-n and 603 (j))
… (Return to Top) (Return to Top) (Return to Top) VO1820 (Rev. 6/12) © 2012, New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-monroe-county-deputy-sheriffs-jailors-and-deputy-sheriffs-court-security-sections-89-nEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Employment Statewide Declined in 2020 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic In calendar year 2020, the State lost over 955,000 jobs, a … New York ranked second among the states for job losses in 2020; California ranked highest with a decline of over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… supported, authorized by management and accurately paid in accordance with board-approved collective bargaining … 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 of Education (Board) has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bayport Fire District Town of Cameron Town of Enfield Richland Fire District and the Summitville Fire District
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… agent did not ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the purchasing policy and procedures. … fund balance levels, which ultimately resulted in a higher-than-necessary tax levy. The board consistently underestimated revenues in the general and highway funds. As a result, unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLeaves of Absence – Article 14 Benefits
… Half credit is given for sick leave at half pay. Since service is … for any period of time you do not receive a salary, credit is not given for: Leaves of absence without pay; … Act. Workers’ Compensation You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your Workers’ Compensation leave. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/leaves-absence