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Town of Shelter Island – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-22)
… the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, … Of the 37 deposits totaling $8.5 million made to the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed … disbursements were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations There were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-shelter-island-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-22Bradford Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-102)
… School District (District) officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we found online banking transactions were appropriate, District officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/bradford-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-102Little Falls City School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-67)
… Board and District officials effectively managed financial condition. Key Findings For the last three completed fiscal … expenditures or needed reserves, pay off debt or reduce property taxes. Develop a comprehensive multiyear financial … Board and District officials effectively managed financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/little-falls-city-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019m-67Town of LaGrange – Financial Management (2023M-139)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of LaGrange (Town) Board (Board) developed a multiyear … general fund balance in accordance with Town policy. As of December 31, 2022, the general unassigned fund balance was $3.3 million, or 51 percent of the ensuing year’s budgeted appropriations, which exceeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-lagrange-financial-management-2023m-139Town of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… physical accessibility for the 100 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37City of Cohoes – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-26)
… the Cohoes Public Library (Library), such as access aisles in accessible parking spaces. Three components at the Police … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 49 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/14/city-cohoes-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-26Town of Penfield – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-39)
… as accessible drinking fountains. 11 components at the Public Library, such as accessible doorways to study rooms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-penfield-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-39State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 Executive Budget
… growth and improving revenues. State Operating spending is projected to grow by 7.9%, which is above the rate of inflation. I’m particularly concerned … maintaining a commitment to increasing statutory reserves is necessary. “My office will release a more detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-executive-budgetOpinion 96-3
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … the trustee individually, or the firm of which the trustee is the primary stockholder, irrespective of whether the … the firm of which the trustee is the primary stockholder, to provide environmental review and planning services, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-3DiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… shareholder proposals seeking disclosure from 29 companies in which it has investments of more than $2.73 billion. "We … on politics can be a risky business. When it’s done in the shadows it may result in spending that is contrary to the company’s long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1258
… garnishment(s) Effective Date(s) July 22, 2013 Background In preparation for the upgrade to PayServ 9.1, the Bureau of … a comprehensive analysis of garnishment processing in the system. This review has resulted in significant changes to the way garnishments are processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1258-garnishment-changes-payserv-91State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and reports, and the board could improve its oversight of financial operations. The supervisor did not ensure accurate … accounting records were maintained or provide bank statements or canceled checks to the board and ensure cash … document (AUD) was accurate. Without complete and accurate financial reports, the board was not aware of significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… is strong,” DiNapoli said. “Still, it’s important to keep in mind that economic conditions and the revenue outlook may … lower than last year. Other taxes, led by collections in estate and real estate transfer taxes, totaled $2.4 … from the federal government. The report is now accessible in Excel and Adobe formats. Since becoming Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportHispanic Heritage Month Reception
… including the independence of many nations, and the Día de la Raza. New York is home to 3.9 million residents claiming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/hispanic-heritage-monthParticipation in the Program – Contribution Stabilization Program
… submitted by: Email as an attachment to NYSLRS_Billing@osc.ny.gov ; or Mail to: NYSLRS … Services 110 State Street Albany, NY 12244-0001 If you are both an Employees’ … in the fiscal year billing cycle following the fiscal year of approval. For example, if you withdraw in fiscal year 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/participation-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2231
… for users when running queries or extracting data from the system. Currently, users access and run queries in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2231-exadata-release-and-ps-query-updateTown of Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax … senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor: Granted exemptions without applications, … not correctly calculate granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-lyons-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-216Livingston Manor Central School District - Cost-Effective Expenditure Control (2018M-205)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials implemented cost-effective … measures to control expenditures. Key Findings The Board shared the Superintendent and Business Administrator positions with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/livingston-manor-central-school-district-cost-effective-expenditureBolton Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-249)
… Adopt annual budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations based on historical trends or other relevant information. Reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/bolton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-249Town of Moravia - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-215)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax … nonprofit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor did not: Ensure that 68 of 85 (80 percent) granted exemptions we reviewed, contained the required applications, renewal forms or supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/08/town-moravia-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-215