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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “IDAs granted $2.1 billion in tax exemptions in 2024, continuing an upward trend,” DiNapoli said. “The tax benefits provided by IDAs can attract businesses and spur … was 204,301, a decrease of 9.9% from FYE 2023. Total tax exemptions for IDA projects were nearly $2.1 billion, up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportCUNY Bulletin No. CU-878
… SPT CAMP BLDG&GRDS 016156 COLLEGE SECURITY DIR 016157 ASST COLLGE SECTY DIR 016158 SECRETARY TO COMMS 017096 CHF ADM … No. 1786 – Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks. Checks issued to eligible … can be found here: Payroll Forms | Office of the New York State Comptroller Questions: Questions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-878-cuny-2026-350-general-salary-increases-classifiedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1160
… Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 428 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1160-implementation-general-salary-and-other-increases-and-ending-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1141
… (Administration Lag) Revised April 1, 2005 Salary Schedule is attached. April 1, 2006 General Salary Increase The … (Administration Lag) Revised April 1, 2006 Salary Schedule is attached. April 1, 2007 General Salary Increase The … to Workers’ Compensation, or Military Leave. Effective 3/26/09 (Administration Extra Lag) and 4/2/09 (Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1141-implementation-2005-2011-retroactive-salary-increases-and-ending-orWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… in Chapter XI-Section A3 Purchase Orders of this Guide. Process and Transaction Preparation: When online … Paying and Reconciling Procurement Card Charges of this Guide. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/10/2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useGeneric PINs
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether DEC’s use of fuel cards complied with … and DEC does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure all fuel purchases are appropriate. DEC officials … our Office’s report 2006-BSE-11-006 issued on May 16, 2008 to assign unique PINs to individual employees, consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data, issued September 25, 2014 ( 2014-N-2 ) . … is accurately collecting, recording, and reporting bias incident statistics and utilizing the data for management … that the NYPD has begun efforts to review and reconcile incident reports to assure that all bias incidents are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… in this review. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Thruway Authority: Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (2008-S-48) New York State Thruway Authority: Proposed Toll Increases for … of the five recommendations included in our initial report New York State Thruway Authority Status of the BoardAppro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followColesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Colesville and is located in Broome County. The Board of Fire … The District does not have adequate financial policies and procedures. While the Board has adopted a purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsReal Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… assessors were properly administering select real property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2016 through … legal provisions grant it exempt status. Real property tax exemptions are granted on the basis of many different … are responsible for granting and tracking real property tax exemptions within the local government’s boundaries. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Global Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the cash disbursement process for the period July … bylaws were followed and at times allowed the Board Chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing … and update cash disbursement and purchasing policies to ensure they are consistent with the charter and bylaws. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126Town of Smithtown – Departmental Operations (2017M-66)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine Highway Department and Parks Department operations for the period January 1, … Town of Smithtown is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 118,000. The Town is governed by … Department nor Parks Department maintained records for 10,636 gallons of diesel fuel or 11,329 gallons of gasoline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-smithtown-departmental-operations-2017m-66Village of Coxsackie – Financial Condition and Water and Sewer Fund Accountability (2014M-324)
… and its accountability over the water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2014. Background … elected Mayor and Village Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year for all operating funds total approximately $3.7 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/13/village-coxsackie-financial-condition-and-water-and-sewer-fund-accountabilityBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… audit was to examine the School’s process for selecting and negotiating the related financial terms to obtain building space for school operations for the … real estate experience. We also found that the terms and conditions of the lease agreement appear to benefit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Town of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… January 1, 2011, to June 21, 2012. Background The Town is located in Cortland County and has a population of … the 49 square-mile Town boundaries. The Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of these roads. This is done with the use of a variety of vehicles and machines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171Hadley-Luzerne Joint Youth Commission – Governance and Cash Receipts (2016M-262)
… 2016. Background The Hadley-Luzerne Joint Youth Commission is a joint activity which provides recreation and youth … the Town of Lake Luzerne in Warren County. The Commission is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, which is appointed by the three town boards. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/30/hadley-luzerne-joint-youth-commission-governance-and-cash-receipts-2016mFrewsburg Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity and Scholarship Funds (2021M-159)
… not properly accounted for and appropriately used. A lack of adequate oversight, segregation of duties and lack of written policies and procedures for … and pled guilty to stealing $6,982 from the District on January 6, 2022. She was sentenced to pay full restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/frewsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-andTheresa Fire District – Board Oversight and Financial Management (2021M-60)
… whether the Theresa Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to … not file required annual financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in a timely manner. The 2017 … in surplus fund balance – enough to fund nearly two years’ of expenditures. We project the District will end 2020 with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/18/theresa-fire-district-board-oversight-and-financial-management-2021m-60Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… Board (Board) sought competition when procuring goods and services and audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not … Town Board Board sought competition when procuring goods and services and audited claims prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127