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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the costs to construct water districts was unfairly paid for by taxpayers not living in or receiving benefit from … include eligible expenditures totaling $3,496 in the grant reimbursement applications. As a result, the town received … State Aid BOCES officials did not properly claim state aid for a capital project. As a result, as of Jan. 31, 2024, five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Rockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12County of Rockland - Budget Review (B19-6-9)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and … to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/08/county-rockland-budget-review-b19-6-9Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B19-6-3)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year … are reasonable. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b19-6-3Monticello Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-97)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through October 2, 2013. … 3,100 students. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $80.2 million. Key Findings Budget estimates for revenues and appropriations have not been aligned with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/monticello-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-97New York Mills Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial … Mills Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Whitestown and New Hartford in Oneida County. The … 570 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-107Chester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2016M-95)
… was to oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2014 through September 29, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $25 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/chester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-and-boardVillage of Hempstead – Budget Review (B17-7-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. … Village of Hempstead Budget Review B1776 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-hempstead-budget-review-b17-7-6Village of Fleischmanns – Water Fund (2013M-151)
… Board of Trustees, which is composed of a Village Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s annual budget for the … is funded mainly through real property taxes, water and sewer user fees, and State and Federal aid. The water fund … past two years. Although capital expenditures were made to repair infrastructure and decrease water loss, no long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-fleischmanns-water-fund-2013m-151Village of Mount Morris – Treasurer’s Office (2013M-65)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2010, to February 12, 2013. Background … and an elected Mayor. The Village’s adopted budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled more than $3 million for the general, water and sewer funds. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-mount-morris-treasurers-office-2013m-65Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)
… 25, 2013. Background The Town of Richmondville, located in Schoharie County, is governed by an elected five-member … residents. A project to redevelop commercial property in the Town cost approximately $5.6 million, funded by … and private moneys from the developer. The facility opened in October 2012 but was forced to close 11 months later …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374Wilson Central School District - Financial Management (2022M-22)
… plan. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Return funds inappropriately restricted in the debt reserve to general fund unrestricted fund balance. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wilson-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-22Bloomingburg Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-42)
… whether the Board ensured that disbursements were made for authorized District expenditures. Background The … The Board did not ensure that disbursements were made for authorized District purposes. The Board did not … bank reconciliations. The Treasurer also is responsible for performing online bank transfers. The Treasurer performs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/bloomingburg-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialAlbion Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-200)
… adopted realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District … adopt realistic budgets and did not properly manage fund balance and reserves. The Board and District officials: … needed and resulted in the accumulation of surplus fund balance in excess of the statutory limit by $17.3 million or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/albion-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-200Hyde Park Fire and Water District – Procurement (2025M-31)
… when entering into a contract to purchase a ladder truck for $1.9 million or maintain written support to demonstrate … services totaling $41,316 and did not request proposals for one professional service contract totaling $19,043, as … in a contract when the District purchased property from a separately incorporated Fire Department (Department) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/hyde-park-fire-and-water-district-procurement-2025m-31Border City Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-137)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Border City Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The … Determine whether the Border City Fire District District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/border-city-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-137Opinion 88-24
… -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL … with the town where she and her husband are reimbursed for expenses incurred in maintaining a private pond on their … reimbursed costs include use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's labor. This is in reply to your letter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Opinion 90-54
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … Retirement Systems constitute marital property subject to the equitable distribution provisions of the Domestic … Unlike private pension plans, governmental plans are not required to accept a QDRO. However, the New York Court of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54CUNY Bulletin No. CU-314
… Service Benefit for tax purposes for the 2007 calendar year. Affected Employees Employees who are represented by … the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2007 calendar year. Listed below are the union, bargaining unit, value of … one (1) Prepaid Legal Service Benefit payment per calendar year. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. Control-D …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-314-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-310
… the bargaining units listed, reside within the following Zip Codes, and receive a paycheck or direct deposit advice … 117XX (except 11719, 11764, 11778, 11786, 11789 & 11792) Westchester County 105XX, 106XX, 107XX, 108XX Rockland County … of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit and the Earnings Code. Union Bargaining Units Value Earnings Code District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-310-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employees