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Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-22

… of 2006 which provides for a change to the rules governing Longevity Payments for employees represented by Bargaining … be eligible to receive their five (5) and ten (10) year Longevity Payments effective on the first day of the pay … who received a five (5) or ten (10) year Longevity Payment effective 4/1/04 or later and who are eligible to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-22-change-longevity-payment-eligibility-employees

Management of Cash and Investments

… Purpose To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation … Key Findings MTA follows certain important practices to manage cash and to maximize return on its investment …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investments

Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)

… if sewage treatment services were provided economically for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. … City entered into an intermunicipal agreement to establish a joint sewage activity whereby the City and the Village … Key Findings The quality of the discharged treated flow does not meet the New York State Department of Environmental …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015m

Travel Advisory No. 2

… of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel Manual Guidance : In … residence) must be designated in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travel

DiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller

… to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and … recovery of more than $54 million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to … service make him an ideal choice as counsel. Our team of legal professionals tackle a wide variety of challenges …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptroller

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

Town of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)

… the year. Generally, the Board’s estimates of surplus fund balance to be appropriated in the budgets exceeded the amounts actually available. As a result, the general fund balance declined by $82,000 from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal

… “Governor Hochul introduced her executive budget while many … of a recession grow. Inflation is still too high, and New York still has not regained all the jobs lost during the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposal

State Agencies Bulletin No. 793

To inform agencies of the new DOB requirement

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-plan

Selected Employee Travel Expenses

… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's agencies spend between $100 million and $150 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses

Town 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-284

Town of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2013. Background The Town of Big Flats is located … Key Findings Even though the Board received monthly budget-to-actual reports from the Supervisor, it did not develop and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170

Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)

… the Village Board. Total expenses for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $510,000. Key Findings The Board …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-board

Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)

… oversight of the Library/Museum’s financial activities for the period June 1, 2011 through April 26, 2013. Background The Pember Library and Museum is located in the Village of Granville. The … violated this stipulation by spending $138,458 of principal. While the Board reviewed bills prior to payment, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285

North Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)

… The North Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, … do not have sufficient information to ensure that the log is complete and accurate. Key Recommendations Ensure … maintain a running record of gallons dispensed on the fuel log. Reconcile the fuel log to inventory records. Any …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89

Saranac Central School District – Payroll (2015M-298)

… the District’s payroll procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. Background The Saranac … for collecting employees’ time records; recording the hours worked or salaries to be paid; making changes to … records) to ensure that payments were based on the actual hours or days worked and Board-authorized hourly rates or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/saranac-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-298

Vertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)

… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to evaluate the School’s financial activities for conflicts of interest and to assess the controls over information …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016m

City of Binghamton – City Operations (2015M-280)

… insurance costs increased by approximately $1 million, or 12.2 percent, from 2012 to 2014. Although City officials … a comprehensive plan to reduce the outstanding debt or only issue debt when other funds are not available. If … could issue short-term debt, such as budget notes or bond anticipation notes. Continue to assess refuse …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/03/city-binghamton-city-operations-2015m-280

Monitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program

… Innovation Grant Program (GIGP), and if grant recipients are substantively completing projects per project agreements …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-program

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Johnstown – Payroll (Fulton County) The town board needs to improve its policies and procedures over payroll to ensure … violation cases unresolved since 2004, with minimum fines due totaling $440,000. Collecting the fees from resolved …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2