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Opinion 95-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … fire insurance tax moneys, except as otherwise provided in any special law. Therefore, when an exempt firemen's … fire insurance tax moneys, the moneys may be expended only in the manner prescribed by the special act (see 1992 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… for June, all of which is new money. The anticipated sales in the second quarter compare to past planned sales of $4.27 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterFocus on Identity Theft
… important issue. IDENTITY THEFT REPORTS INCREASED 200% in New York State between 2019 and 2021. (Source: Federal … browser location field. Don’t click on links received in unsolicited email. Resources Federal Resources Federal … General: Prosecutes individuals and businesses engaged in fraudulent trade practices and provides information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… scheduled for December at this time. The anticipated sales in the fourth quarter compare to past planned sales of $5.06 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the South Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … 2014-15 fiscal year before making approximately $523,400 in budget transfers to correct 72 appropriation accounts that … – Financial Management (Cattaraugus County) Delays in billing and collecting tuition negatively impact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… for September at this time. The anticipated sales in the third quarter compare to past planned sales of $3.68 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution … spending, the state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… and Finance (Department) were appropriate and processed in accordance with New York State Tax Law. Background The PTF … qualified New York State homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences. To receive the PTF Credit in 2014, homeowners must receive the STAR property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditSelected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… These enterprises must also be authorized to do business in New York State and registered under the State's M/WBE … However, the extent of any "value-added" by AIW's role in these transactions is not readily apparent; especially in cases where facility staff still did the work of obtaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… issuing agencies on ways to reduce the number of errors in summonses, such as additional training on writing … for employees to follow to collect parking summonses in judgment. Monitor the contracts with outside collection … Office for International Affairs for their assistance in collecting the amounts due from each country. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… (PCI) compliance and whether selected CUNY colleges are in compliance with PCI standards. Our audit scope covered the … graduate degree programs to over a half-million students in a single integrated system. CUNY Central Office is responsible for issuing various CUNY-wide policies in areas such as academic affairs, legal and compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… 2012. Background The East Clinton Fire District is located in the Town of Clinton, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected … public moneys to members of the District’s fire department in excess of $26,000, including the payment of personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… 29, 2013. Background The Town of of Henrietta is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … a significant amount of unexpended surplus funds in the general and drainage district funds. The Board did not … of ethics policy and entered into contracts that resulted in a Board member having a prohibited interest. The Town did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208Allegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… Industrial Development Agency (ACIDA) was established in 1973 and is governed by a Board of Directors which … of Aging and Veterans Affairs. There is no authority in General Municipal Law for an IDA to construct a building … the County and IDA. Ensure that there is a reliable plan in place to generate revenues for repayment of the bonds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalCayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… January 31, 2013. Background Cayuga County is located in central New York State. The Cayuga County Probation … As of August 2012, the Department held over $16,000 in undisbursed restitution which was collected between one … courts for six of the 31 selected cases that had balances in arrears. Key Recommendations Develop, or review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-68)
… 19, 2012. Background Cattaraugus County is located in the southwest portion of New York State and has a … not maintain one or more pieces of required documentation in the files for 19 of these children, for whom the County … reports. Monitor and pursue delinquent loan payments in accordance with the MDLF Operations Manual. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/05/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-68Fire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… government officials’ use of municipal resources resulted in an effective enforcement of the Fire Code (i.e., fire … at least once a year, or as necessitated by changes in staff assignments, occupancy or building layout. The … Review and approve all fire plans and evacuation plans in accordance with the Fire Code. Keep documented evidence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1Downtown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… which comprises 10 members who represent property owners in the DIBID, five members who represent commercial tenants, … members, one County member, and four non-voting members. In 2011, the DIBID received $347,875 from special assessments … $176,901 from promotional events, and received $91,000 in government funding, for a total of $615,776 of total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252Town of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… Town could achieve cost savings or revenue enhancements in its water operations and reduce electricity costs for the … January 31, 2012. Background The Town of Monroe is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately … water processed. We estimated that the Town lost $64,787 in water rent revenue from unbilled water if the lost water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Town of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed by an elected … of the Town’s highway town-wide fund has declined in recent years from a balance of $88,293 at the beginning of … balance of $12,600 at the end of 2012. This decline in fund balance was caused by the Board not adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B25-5-5)
… exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2025-26 proposed budget are reasonable. However, we … City officials did not implement all the recommendations in our previous budget review letter when preparing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/15/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b25-5-5