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Village of Hewlett Neck – Treasurer’s Duties (2022M-159)
… internal control deficiencies identified by the certified public accountant (CPA) firm retained for the 2019-20 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/03/31/village-hewlett-neck-treasurers-duties-2022m-159Town of Minisink – Payroll and Fire Protection and Ambulance Contracts (2017M-14)
… over payroll and fire protection and ambulance contracts for the period January 1, 2015 through December 13, 2016. … certain functions or separated incompatible functions. Employees do not use leave request forms or time sheets that include hours worked. Five employees were credited with leave time valued at $22,602 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-minisink-payroll-and-fire-protection-and-ambulance-contracts-2017m-14Bolton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-58)
… Although the Board adopted budgets that were realistic and supported for revenues, expenditures were consistently and significantly overestimated. In addition, although the … that benefits the taxpayers. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/bolton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-58Town of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… the Town’s financial condition of the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55Village of Albion – Water and Sewer Rents (2013M-108)
… audit was to examine internal controls over the billing and collection of water and sewer rents for the period January 1, 2010, to March 15, … Albion is located in the Town of Albion in Orleans County and has approximately 6,000 residents. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/21/village-albion-water-and-sewer-rents-2013m-108Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… that a careful review of claims will occur before public funds are disbursed. As the old saying goes, "the buck stops … may need assistance. The addresses and telephone numbers for each of our regional offices is located at the end of this publication. Please contact the regional office for your locality with any questions you may have. Legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… that have been provided. A claim generally must be in writing and can be in any reasonable form prescribed by the local government or school district, so long as it is … in processing and subsequent filing of claims as public records. The combination of original invoices, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimMiller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (2024M-58)
… documentation attached to the claim but were approved for payment by the Board. Commissioners approved and audited … itemized receipts before they are audited and approved for payment. Ensure purchase orders contain sufficient detail and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/13/miller-place-fire-district-credit-cards-2024m-58City of Yonkers – Separation Payments and Health Insurance Buyouts of Yonkers City School District Employees (2024M-36)
… were accurate. Officials also did not establish procedures to help ensure that calculations were accurate, reviewed or authorized. As a result, certain employees did not receive separation … estates of three former employees may have been entitled to separation payments totaling $23,937 that they did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/26/city-yonkers-separation-payments-and-health-insurance-buyouts-yonkers-city-schoolCUNY Bulletin No. CU-391
… Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes. Background In accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, Section 61, it … Employees Employees represented by District Council 37 in the bargaining units listed below who reside within the … are represented by Teamsters, Local 237 or SEIU, Local 300 in the bargaining units listed below. Note : Zip code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-391-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-354
… Purpose To explain processing of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes for the … Revenue Code, Section 61, it is required that the value of employer-funded group legal service benefits be considered … income for each covered employee. Therefore, the value of this benefit will be added to the employee’s earnings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-354-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Nanuet Union Free School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology (IT) Plan (Rockland County) … did not ensure network user accounts were needed, and they did not adopt an adequate IT contingency plan. In … officials did not develop written procedures to identify and disable unnecessary network user accounts. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $233.2 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the estimated value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) was $233.2 billion at the end of the second quarter of the state’s fiscal year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2332-billion-end-second-quarterBackground Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… against the Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Sex Offender Registry and other resources. Two municipalities … in these municipalities did not identify any persons with sex offender or significant criminal histories. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… and reofferings as follows: $7.99 billion scheduled for July, $6.49 billion of which is for new money purposes and … Executive Order primarily to coordinate the borrowing activities of the state, New York City, and their respective … of the State Comptroller. The prospective third quarter calendar includes anticipated bond sales by the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 5.84% for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… was 5.84% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2025. The Fund closed the year with an estimated value of $272.8 billion. (Note: In July 2025, following the annual audit of the Fund's financials, … volatility has been pronounced in the first half of 2025, with unpredictable actions out of Washington and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-584-state-fiscal-year-2024-25Lansingburgh Central School District – Purchasing (2017M-173)
… authorized and purchases were for appropriate District purposes for the period July 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. Background The Lansingburgh Central School District is located in Rensselaer County and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/17/lansingburgh-central-school-district-purchasing-2017m-173Ossining Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-176)
… and adequately managed the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2015 through June 8, 2017. Background … 4,980 students. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $125.2 … Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Formulate a plan to use excess fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/ossining-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-176Orange County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2014M-80)
… internal controls over service provider agreements for the period of January 1, 2012 through October 7, 2013. Background Orange County has a population of approximately 374.500 within an 812 … quarterly reports as required by contract. The Department does not have evidence that proper contract monitoring is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/06/orange-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2014m-80Malone Central School District – Payroll (2017M-278)
… has approximately 2,600 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $51.8 … Noteworthy Achievements We reviewed all payroll records for 20 employees who were paid approximately $932,000 during … appropriate oversight. We commend District officials for establishing a well-designed system for processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/malone-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-278