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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Superstorm Sandy Anniversary
… Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement on the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy: “Two years after … economic challenges. Even now, New Yorkers are relying on state government to provide resources. I hope that the new … storm expenses. Whether to expedite contracts or report on recovery funds spent by the state, my office will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-superstorm-sandy-anniversaryTown of Smithville - Annual and Claims Auditing (2020M-41)
… the records of all officials who receive and disburse funds. Perform a deliberate and thorough audit of all claims. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/29/town-smithville-annual-and-claims-auditing-2020m-41IX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… systems developed and provided by the federal government. In some cases, draws are not performed daily, but instead are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewSidney Memorial Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2014M-252)
… Background The Sidney Memorial Public Library is located in the Village of Sidney, in Delaware County. The Library is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/28/sidney-memorial-public-library-cash-disbursements-2014m-252Opinion 88-33
… where the laterals were described in the original plans for the district or where the cost of the laterals will … of the maximum amount to be expended. An application for the Comptroller's consent may be made under section 202-d … 190, 209, 202(2), 202-a: Since the cost of improvements for a town sewer district must be raised wholly at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-33Opinion 2005-7
… provisions of section 99-t of the General Municipal Law, for the collection, either by payment in person or payment by … reduce the water supply so that it will be insufficient for the district or its inhabitants and all required … Law §99-t provides the necessary express authority for municipal corporations to contract with one or more banks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-7Opinion 90-50
… Have power, upon the request of a municipality, to perform for and at the expense of such municipality, any work of … transportation deems it practicable to perform such work for such municipality in connection with the performance of … who is authorized to receive and accept the same for the purposes of this subdivision, a sum equal to such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50DiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… cliff, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report provides an … for how funds were spent. Without a timely-filed AFR, the Comptroller’s office is unable to issue a Fiscal Stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Proposed Budget Holds the Line on Spending, Gives Executive Wider Discretion
… appropriation process, including billions of dollars in financial settlements. "Extraordinary financial … help New York end the fiscal year with its largest balance in years," DiNapoli said. "The Executive Budget continues … New York has made great strides over the past few years to get its financial house in order, but there is still work to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-proposed-budget-holds-line-spending-gives-executive-wider-discretionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … in compliance with the town’s procurement policy, and used for proper Town purposes. The board also did not provide … the mail and forward all money received to a board member for deposit. However, there was no audit trail beginning with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… exceeded the amount deemed necessary to pay employees for accrued and unused sick and vacation leave time when they … addition, the district did not have proper documentation for the establishment and use of three of its four reserve … County) The district reported fund balance deficits for four consecutive fiscal years, in part, due to shortfalls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… at companies that failed to meet the Fund’s expectations for board diversity and filed shareholder proposals calling … belonging are better positioned to drive long-term value for shareholders. “Companies have a responsibility to root … a significant risk to companies’ bottom lines, a concern for all shareholders. Our state pension fund continues to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andOpinion 95-4
… in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (procedure for investigating possibility of civil liability arising from … paid with county moneys; and charges billed to the county for litigation services by a private attorney. You have … or employee paid from county funds and the accounting for all money or property owned by or under the control of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4Opinion 2008-3
… of fire commissioners has determined are no longer needed for capital purposes. You state that a fire district created … fire district has expended monies from the fund only once, for the acquisition of a parcel of real property. The fire district currently contracts for fire protection with a village and there are no capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Opinion 89-8
… opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for consent by the Office of the State Comptroller to … Park) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for consent by the Office of the State Comptroller to … in Adirondack Park) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for establishment of repair reserve fund by school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-8Forks Fire District #3 - Financial Planning (2018M-20)
… Key Findings The Board did not adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, … financial plan. Key Recommendations Adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/11/forks-fire-district-3-financial-planning-2018m-20Town of Somerset – Budgeting for Sales Tax (2016M-419)
… our audit was to review the Town's allocation of sales tax for the period January 1, 2015 through November 18, 2016. … Budgeted appropriations in the general and highway funds for 2016 totaled $2 million. Key Findings Town officials … tax as allowed by statute. … Town of Somerset Budgeting for Sales Tax 2016M419 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-somerset-budgeting-sales-tax-2016m-419Omnibus Technical Corrections
… the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System … the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-technical-correctionsDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… authority and diverted funds meant to benefit taxpayers for his own use. I thank Erie County District Attorney … John Garcia, and Erie County Comptroller Kevin R. Hardwick for their partnership in bringing him to justice.” In August, … counts of grand larceny and offering a false instrument for filing. McDougall, 55, today appeared in Erie County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedVII.9.A Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs Automation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… recovers each agency’s share of the costs from Federal and other dedicated revenue funds using established … types of Standard Rates entered into SFS each year. The Federal Fringe, State Fringe and State Indirect Rates are the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9a-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costs-automation