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DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York State, New York … major public authorities during the second quarter of 2026. The planned sales of $4.47 billion include $3.66 … and done pursuant to their borrowing programs. A new schedule is released every quarter and updated as necessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterVendor File Advisory No. 13
… Registering a disregarded entity in the Statewide Vendor File. Guidance: Effective immediately, agencies should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/13-disregarded-entity-vendor-registrationRockland County Department of Social Services – Service Contracts (2014M-368)
… Department officials did not always verify the information in the performance and financial reports. The County did not … supporting documentation of actual costs, as stipulated in their contracts, and do not process payments until …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/06/12/rockland-county-department-social-services-service-contracts-2014m-368Village of East Rockaway – Justice Court Operations (2017M-206)
… cash receipt documentation included with deposits for completeness and accuracy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/12/15/village-east-rockaway-justice-court-operations-2017m-206Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission – Financial Activities (2017M-68)
… October 31, 2016. Background The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission was established in 1973 by … children within the boundaries of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District. The Commission’s Board is … Burnt HillsBallston Lake Youth Recreation Commission Financial Activities 2017M68 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/10/06/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-youth-recreation-commission-financial-activitiesContract Advisory No. 22
… Subject: Closing Contracts in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) … Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC) is actively closing contracts in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). … Agencies should make every effort to facilitate the closing of aged contracts, including making final payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemTier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… Tier 1 Before July 31, 1973 Tier 2 July 31, 1973 through June 30, 2009 Tier 3 July 1, 2009 through January 8, 2010* …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusReal Property Tax Cap and Tax Cap Compliance
… Line at 1-866-321-8503 or 518-408-4934: Technical issues, account set-up or log-in problems – Select option 1. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-capTown of Preston - Financial Management (2018M-81)
… During the same period, total fund balance in the highway fund increased by $130,589 (58 percent). Year-end 2017 fund balance was 150 percent the 2018 highway fund tax levy and 96 percent of 2018 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-preston-financial-management-2018m-81Marathon Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-280)
… reasonable for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The Marathon Central School District serves … percentage points (from 6.9 to 4.9 percent) as of June 30, 2017. The debt service fund, employee benefit accrued … were not used as budgeted and overfunded as of June 30, 2017. Key Recommendations Adopt a fund balance policy that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/marathon-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-280Village of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed the … by an annual average of 18 percent. Village officials have not developed multiyear financial or capital plans or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13Florida Union Free School District – Information Technology (2017M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether internal controls over … Florida Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Goshen and Warwick in Orange County and operates two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/florida-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2017m-146Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County) The board overestimated appropriations by a total of $3.5 million over three years and annually appropriated an average of $357,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2015M-146)
… activity with the current year’s modified budget and the upcoming year’s preliminary budget. Budgets included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/orange-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2015m-146North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s monitoring and safeguarding of fuel … $4.1 million. Key Findings District officials did not purchase fuel in the most economical manner. The District did not ensure compliance with its vehicle use policy. The Board has not established a thorough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over the District’s financial … $89,040. Key Findings Monthly financial reports submitted to the Board are not accompanied by bank statements or bank … with a copy of the bank statements in her monthly report to the Board. Ensure that the Treasurer files the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Monroe 2-Orleans Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Software Management (2015M-56)
… and licenses purchased. Monitor user activity to ensure compliance with the BOCES’ acceptable use policy. Ensure compliance with software licensing requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2015/09/04/monroe-2-orleans-board-cooperative-educational-services-software-management-2015mAvon Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-123)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s IT for the period July 1, 2014 … notification. Develop a formal disaster recovery plan to maintain or restore critical operations as quickly as … the event of a disaster. This plan should be distributed to all responsible parties, periodically tested and updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/avon-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-123Washingtonville Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-45)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s management of reserve funds for the … annual report of reserve funds is prepared and submitted to the Board. Determine if the Unemployment Insurance … fund balance is reasonable and use any surplus amount to reduce real property taxes or finance one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/washingtonville-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-45Cortland Enlarged City School District - Budget Review (B4-15-12)
… however, estimated retirement costs are approximately $760,000. Using the remaining $1.2 million to fund other District … of the reserve. After the District’s planned use of $500,000 in fund balance, the remaining unassigned fund balance is only $200,000 or 0.4 percent of the ensuing year’s appropriations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-12