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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… aid to fund new spending programs could create a “fiscal cliff” in the future. We must remember this influx of federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… Former Riverside clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to … http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/riverside.pdf Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has … Former Riverside clerktreasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftLump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… using the appropriate earnings code . The following types of payments may be made as a lump sum: Buy back Settlement … appropriate payments and adjustments. ** For a definition of overtime, visit the Overtime Compensation page. For information about overtime limits for members of Tiers 5 and 6, visit the Overtime Limits page . *** For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… infrequently issues checks for petty cash expenses. SED does not routinely resolve old outstanding items or review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… County) The board properly planned the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) project but could have better managed certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration … were not always properly applied for or supported. Of the 99 property tax exemptions that auditors reviewed, 75 of the exemptions totaling over $4.1 million were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNewark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… and services may not have been procured economically and in the best interest of taxpayers. We reviewed 30 purchases … service providers paid $133,346 during our audit period. In addition, policies and procedures were inadequate and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60Fire Island Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-114)
… confirming purchase orders (issued after goods or services were received), which prevented the Board’s approval and … ensuring that the Business Office had authorized payment for the goods and services received. 10 claims totaling … checklist required by District procedure to verify that all supporting documentation was available for audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fire-island-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-114Saranac Central School District – Tuition Billing and Collections (2023M-90)
… properly billed and collected tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. Key Findings … did not properly bill and collect tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. As of March … districts of origin in a timely manner for all nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. Maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-tuition-billing-and-collections-2023m-90Central Square Central School District – Fund Balance (2022M-196)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Central … levels. Key Findings District officials did not accurately report the District’s surplus fund balance, maintain surplus … at reasonable levels. As a result, officials reduced the transparency of District finances and kept $8 million from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/10/central-square-central-school-district-fund-balance-2022m-196Stamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage the District’s fund balance. As a result, they were not transparent with … and the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board overestimated appropriations from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Island Trees Union Free School District – Inventorying and Monitoring Capital Assets (2024M-145)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Island Trees Union Free School District (District) officials maintained … inventory records for and monitored the District’s capital assets. Key Findings District officials did not accurately and completely record and account for all capital assets we reviewed (i.e., machinery, vehicles, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/island-trees-union-free-school-district-inventorying-and-monitoringRye City School District – Payroll (2024M-2)
… not being made aware of what the District expects to incur in overtime costs and the budgets are not transparent … policies and procedures. Paid six employees $2,097 in overtime wages without proper supporting documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/rye-city-school-district-payroll-2024m-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1685
… provide agency instructions for processing the 2018 CSEA and PEF Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out Affected Employees … in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and the 2016-2019 Agreement between the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1685-2018-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… where DANC could improve its operations, specifically in terms of procurement reporting and determining reasonable … accounts receivable collection and reporting practices are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As … past due that it was unable to collect. The temporary rise in NYSERDA's accounts receivable balance was attributable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-711
… income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method (1.61135% for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-711-cuny-june-2021-uniform-allowance-paymentWestchester School for Special Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by the Westchester School for Special Children (WSSC) on its Consolidated Fiscal … SED. SED reimburses DoE and the other school districts for a portion of its payments to WSSC. For the four years ended June 30, 2011, WSSC claimed … whether the costs reported by the Westchester School for Special Children WSSC on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/02/westchester-school-special-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Erie County) The building selected by the board appears to meet all of the needs identified on the school's … established a well-designed system for processing payroll to ensure that employees are accurately paid the salaries and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1More About This Retirement Plan – Article 14 Benefits
… This retirement plan summary describes benefits provided by … Local Police and Fire Retirement System members who joined on or after July 1, 2009 and before January 9, 2010. Throughout this publication, you will find references to “Sections” and “Articles” that refer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/more-about-retirement-planLimitations – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… may be limited based on your tier. Earnings above the limit will not be included in your pension calculation. For examples of how the limit is calculated, visit our Final Average Earnings page . Tiers 2, 3 (Article 11) and 5 If the earnings in any 12-month period in your FAE exceed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/limitations