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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Bath – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration … in town-exempted assessed value lacked one or more pieces of supporting documentation to determine eligibility or verify the accuracy of the exemption calculation. Auditors also found five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Washington County Sheriff’s Department Civil Office – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-288)
… and safeguarding of cash receipts received in the civil office. We also determined that various control procedures … implemented over the cash receipts process in the civil office provided additional oversight. We tested 147 receipts … Washington County Sheriffs Department Civil Office Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts 2013M288 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/10/washington-county-sheriffs-department-civil-office-internal-controls-over-cashCity of Batavia – Business Improvement District (2017M-283)
… was to determine whether City officials properly accounted for and monitored the Business Improvement District’s (BID) … through September 14, 2017. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County. The City has approximately 15,500 residents and is governed by an elected nine-member City Council. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283Challenging a Determination – State Police Plan
… denied or improperly calculated, you may request a hearing and redetermination to be held before an independent hearing officer. Your request must be filed with the Hearing Administration Bureau within four months of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/challenging-determinationOverview – Regional State Park Police Plan
… credited service and your final average salary (FAS). For Tier 1, 2, 3 and 5 members, FAS is the average of the wages … months of service when your earnings were highest. For Tier 6 members, it is the average of your highest 60 … and Any payments made for time not worked. *For Tier 5 and 6 members, the total amount of overtime and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/overviewOverview – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Your pension is based on your years of credited service and your final average salary (FAS). For Tier 1, 2, 3 and 5 members, FAS is the average of the wages you earned during any 36 consecutive months of service when your earnings were highest. For Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/overviewFinal Average Salary – Article 14 Benefits
… average salary (FAS). FAS is the average of the wages you earned during any 36 consecutive months of service when … 10 percent, the amount in excess of 10 percent is excluded from the computation. The calculation of your FAS can … in most cases, will not be included in your FAS: Unused sick leave (payment for over 165 days is included for State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/final-average-salaryVillage of Owego – Clerk-Treasurer’s Office and Parking Tickets (2015M-30)
… 3, 2014. Background The Village of Owego is located in the Town of Owego, Tioga County, and has a population of … except payroll and did not perform bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The Village has not filed its annual … parking tickets were collected, recorded and deposited in an accurate manner, and unpaid tickets issued during out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/29/village-owego-clerk-treasurers-office-and-parking-tickets-2015m-30Odessa-Montour Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-71)
… The Odessa-Montour Central School District is located in the Towns of Catherine, Cayuta, Dix, Hector and Montour in Schuyler County; the Towns of Van Etten and Veteran in … exceeded the statutory limit. The District does not have a policy or formal plan for its six reserves. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/odessa-montour-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-71East Aurora Union Free School District - Procurement (2023M-125)
… services in a competitive manner. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not always … goods and services were purchased without the benefit of competition, resulting in the increased risk that taxpayer … years for 43 professional service contracts (91 percent of tested contracts) totaling $1.8 million. Did not obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/05/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-procurement-2023m-125Springs Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Leave Accruals (2014M-200)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and examine … balance amounts are within statutory limits and develop a plan to use the excess balance in a manner that benefits District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/springs-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-leave-accrualsPride 2022
… annual Pride celebration at this historic location and honor prominent LGBTQ New Yorkers and allies from across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/pride-2022State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… information technology (IT) systems against unauthorized use, access and loss. The board also did not adopt required … because they did not routinely monitor employee Internet use. The IT consultant’s responsibilities were not defined … and two recommendations were not implemented. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Greenwood Lake Union Free School District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-effective manner and ensured claims were audited … officials did not always procure goods and services in a cost-effective manner or ensure claims were audited for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-procurement-and-claimsLe Roy Central School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-110)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Le Roy … $2 million held in four reserves was reasonable or needed. For example, as of June 30, 2021, the unemployment insurance … enough to pay average annual unemployment expenditures for more than 200 years, and the employee benefit accrued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/le-roy-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-110Roslyn Union Free School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory Records (2024M-91)
… District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/02/21/roslyn-union-free-school-district-information-technology-equipmentMain-Transit Fire Department – Banquet Hall Disbursements And Collections (2024M-86)
… and prepared and signed his compensation checks without a Board member or Department official confirming the payment … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Department’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/01/03/main-transit-fire-department-banquet-hall-disbursements-and-0Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… way and without favoritism. Of the 51 professional service providers that were paid more than $10,000, or a total of … the competition process for 33 professional service providers that were paid $2.4 million (65 percent). Officials … and procedures. For example, three medical service providers were paid $346,995 without using the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $291.4 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… at the end of the second quarter of State Fiscal Year 2025-26, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … today. Fund investments returned an estimated 4.13% for the quarter and 9.82% for the first six months of the … (8.6%). The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 5.9%. DiNapoli initiated quarterly performance reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-291-point-4-billion-end-second-quarter