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Audits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… Provide findings or conclusions based on an evaluation of sufficient, appropriate evidence against criteria, Provide … period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 in March 2025. The Division received a pass rating, the highest level of assurance a peer review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsOpinion 91-47
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing of an objection to … COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §§709, 1414, 2402(10)(iv): Objections to the issuance of letters testamentary filed pursuant to SCPA, §709 should not be considered a part of the probate proceedings for purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-47Opinion 91-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … serving as his or her bookkeeper or confidential secretary) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3); TOWN LAW, §29(15): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-18NY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, Delek Group Ltd., Dana Gas Co and Unit Corp. The value of these holdings is … or production of oil, gas and coal and modify its proxy voting guidelines to push for public companies to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… receipts. City of Yonkers – Separation Payments and Health Insurance Buyouts of Yonkers City School District Employees … were accurate. Officials also did not establish procedures to help ensure that calculations were accurate, reviewed or … documented, and discrepancies, including a variance where the reconciled bank balance for one bank account was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsAltmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2018M-258)
… Adopt annual budgets that contain realistic estimates for appropriations. Analyze reserve fund balances and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/08/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionComptroller DiNapoli Visits Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
… in Germany during the events of Kristallnacht (“The Night of the Broken Glass”) to the Center’s library. The book, titled “Pogrom Night 1938,” was presented on behalf of Malcolm Hoenlein, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-visits-holocaust-memorial-and-tolerance-centerState Agencies Bulletin No. 1669
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new warning message that will display when an employee accessing NYSPO claims exemption … taxes will be withheld if they claim exemption on the Form W-4 Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1669-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-warning-message-federal-exemptionManagement and Control of Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management and Control of Overtime Costs (Report 2009-N-15). Background Our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/management-and-control-overtime-costs-followFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… exposed her crimes. DiNapoli’s office partnered with Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts on the case. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kCamillus Volunteer Fire Department – Fiscal Operations (2014M-072)
… debit cards. Ensure that all disbursements are supported by adequate documentation. Discontinue direct cash payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/06/camillus-volunteer-fire-department-fiscal-operations-2014m-072Westchester County - Financial Condition (2018M-151)
… made from the sewer funds to the general fund. … Westchester County Financial Condition 2018M151 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/10/23/westchester-county-financial-condition-2018m-151Orchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for revenues, appropriations and fund balance that will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollSexual Offender and Management Treatment Act Program
… treat sex offenders who are near release from prison or parole, and who, based on their mental abnormalities, pose a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/sexual-offender-and-management-treatment-act-programVillage of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of … support, such as an itemized receipt or invoice. 17 claims had sales tax totaling $129. Furthermore, all 11 credit card claims totaling $62,404 were improperly paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197State Agencies Bulletin No. 297
… must change the dues amount if the employee's percentage of time worked changes to part-time, goes on sick leave at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/297-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increase-deduction-codes-201-and-212Chenango Valley Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-162)
… (IT) contingency plan. Key Findings District officials did not adequately manage network user accounts or develop and adopt an IT contingency plan. In addition to finding sensitive IT control weaknesses, which we … with our recommendations and indicated they will take and have taken corrective action. … audit school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/chenango-valley-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-andTown of German – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2023M-54)
… of fire protection fund revenues in the general fund for the 2020 through 2022 fiscal years. Did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/14/town-german-supervisors-records-and-reports-2023m-54Town of Tompkins Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-33)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Tompkins Fire District (District) Board of Fire … Commissioners (Board) provided oversight of the District’s financial activities. Key Findings The Board did not … AUD was 435 days late and the 2022 AUD was nine days late. In addition, two certificates of deposit (CDs) totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/06/23/town-tompkins-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-33Town of Frankfort – Justice Court Operations (2022M-16)
… resolve any differences. Ensure deposits are made within 72 hours of collection, and monthly reports are filed timely. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/05/20/town-frankfort-justice-court-operations-2022m-16