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About the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… to submit an ROA? It’s been more than 180 days since the official took office, and I still haven’t received the official’s record of activities. What if an official takes a two-week vacation during the time period he or she is keeping a record of work-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1866
… Assistance, CLEFR, Personal use of employer-provided vehicle, Tax Expense) directly or indirectly that the IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1866-general-tax-tipsDiNapoli: NYC Put Federal Funds to Work Quickly To Shore Up Budget and Drive Recovery
… New York City is using the federal funds it received in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to replace … Some of those investments have already begun and there is still time for recipients who have not already spent all … New York City is using the federal funds it received in the wake of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-put-federal-funds-work-quickly-shore-budget-and-drive-recoveryDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… to establish robust DEI policies and practices can result in reputational damage, the loss of talent, and stunted … to more informed decision-making and a competitive edge in an evolving global marketplace. To that end, DiNapoli is … their efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workforces. The proposals ask for a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesOpinion 90-44
… exclusive of the cost or value of fringe benefits. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the notice of … whether the "compensation" referred to in section 5-508(3) is limited to salary or must also include the cost or value of fringe benefits. Section 5-508 of the Village Law is a part of article 5 of the Village Law, relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44West Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-40)
… West Islip Union Free School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) reasonably and transparently managed … Board and officials’ budgeting practices and management of fund balance and reserves resulted in levying more taxes … the West Islip Union Free School Districts District Board of Education Board reasonably and transparently managed fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/west-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-40Weedsport Central School District – Payroll (2021M-179)
… with supporting documentation for an administrator’s employment agreement. The Superintendent calculated the Treasurer’s and his 2021-22 salaries, which resulted in their salaries … to separate individuals or provide adequate oversight of the work of employees who perform these functions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/weedsport-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-179Nyack Parking Authority – Parking Ticket Operations (2020M-94)
… Key Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures on penalty assessment, delinquent notices and collections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2020/11/20/nyack-parking-authority-parking-ticket-operations-2020m-94Town of Alfred – Incompatible Duties (2021M-99)
… corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-alfred-incompatible-duties-2021m-99Medina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
… tax collections and ensure that daily receipts correspond to amounts deposited, intact. Ensure there is sufficient … and collection activities in a timely manner in order to identify errors and discrepancies. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-tax-collection-2019m-151Gloversville Enlarged School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-244)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether claims paid prior to audit were allowable, supported and for appropriate … totaling $845,215 were not audited and approved prior to payment. Credit card claims, paid by wire transfers, were not audited and approved prior to payment and 38 of 105 credit card charges totaling $16,664 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/gloversville-enlarged-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-244Village of Bloomingburg - Financial Operations (2019M-246)
… oversee the Treasurer’s work or require annual audits of the Treasurer’s records and reports. The Treasurer did not … which are the annual financial reports, with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) or the Board in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-bloomingburg-financial-operations-2019m-246Sodus Center Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-108)
… - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of financial operations for … environment and did not carry out its responsibility to oversee District financial operations and safeguard District assets. The Board allowed the Treasurer to perform all key aspects of District financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/sodus-center-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-108Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Change Orders (2022M-41)
… District officials did not always comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-change-orders-2022m-41Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (2022M-70)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Waterford (Village) Board (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. Specifically, the Board did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/29/village-waterford-board-oversight-2022m-70New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… to states based on factors including lane miles and vehicle miles traveled, estimated fuel tax payments by … taxes include excise taxes, which are primarily imposed on production, sale or consumption of fuel, tobacco and alcohol …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract … To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteIntroduction – Federal Funding and New York
… “New Yorkers rely on federal funding for everything from paving the highways they … tables. Understanding how New Yorkers are impacted by federal dollars will be essential to understanding how future changes to federal spending will impact our residents and communities.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introductionOpinion 2001-3
… the particular service (1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-40, p 103 and citations therein; see NY Tel . v City of Amsterdam , 200 … cost of general governmental services constitutes a tax and may not be imposed by a municipality without express … from making a "fair return" on the value of property used and useful in its operation of a gas, electric or water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74) Officials did not ensure all PILOT agreements were properly billed, collected and … (Dutchess County) District officials did not ensure all employee payroll payments and leave accruals were … fund budgeted appropriations and a decrease of $25,000 from the 2024-25 adopted budget. During the review of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits