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Opinion 93-7
… of specialized expertise, the use of professional judgment or discretion, or a high degree of creativity in the … Business Law, article 8), and there is some exercise of judgment and discretion in locating parties and effectuating … the level of specialized expertise, use of professional judgment or creativity necessary to qualify as a professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7How to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… than satisfactory performances, early contract termination for cause, contract abandonment, court determinations of … control and consumer satisfaction measures, especially for human services contracts. Obtaining a list of … doesn’t make available a list of non-responsible vendors for State contracting entities. However, we will provide you, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationOpinion 2004-8
Whether the village may establish a reserve fund to accumulate monies for the noninsured expenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8Citywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… to 19 days before they were recorded in DOF records. DOF does not have a method to measure cost or time savings – a main goal of the System. DOF does not have a uniform process to identify and track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsSchenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… (PILOTs) made by recipients of Agency benefits to affected local governments and school districts. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… The Town has one bank it uses for online transactions but does not have a sufficient written online banking agreement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Yaphank Fire District – Claims Processing (2013M-51)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims … 31, 2012. Background The Yaphank Fire District is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County and serves 14.1 … with one member appointed as Chairman. The District's general fund expenditures were $1,477,872 and $1,593,997 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/31/yaphank-fire-district-claims-processing-2013m-51Coldspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board generally does not provide adequate oversight of District financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mSullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency … of Taxes (PILOT) Program for the period January 1, 2012, to April 10, 2013. Background The overall goal of IDAs is to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programBinghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… if sewage treatment services were provided economically for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. … appointed by the Village Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the plant’s operations totaled $11.3 million for 2015. Key Findings The quality of the discharged treated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… of 45 cases reviewed lacked certain documentation such as age, identity, income, shelter, or recertification. All 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Over Financial Activities (Cattaraugus County) The board does not provide adequate oversight of the company’s … Comptroller as abandoned property even though the funds have been in the custody of the treasurer for over three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Virgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … The Virgil Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Virgil, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… 2012. Background The Uniondale Fire District is located in the Town of Hempstead, in Nassau County. The District is governed by an elected … are inadequate, and it did not comply with the provisions in the existing policy. The Board did not review and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… quotes for purchases costing from $5,000 to $10,000, but does not address the process to be followed for purchases … cooperative. We estimate that the District officials could have saved approximately $4,000 on their electricity bills if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365City of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review City officials’ financial management practices and … approximately $8.3 million. Key Findings The City does not have a fund balance policy or long-term financial or capital … did not submit casino revenue claims in a timely manner to the Seneca Nation. The Comptroller did not enforce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… general and water fund expenditures. The proposed budget does not include a tax overlay, which could create a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20XIII.10 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… where an employee owes a refund to the State may occur for various reasons. For example, an employee may have: (i) received a duplicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10-overviewState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Preliminary Budget: “The release of New York City’s $109.4 billion FY 2025 preliminary budget … economic growth, which requires vigilant monitoring of finances and management of operations. A take down of larger-than-historical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetState Agencies Bulletin No. 1280
… used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not increase the employee’s compensation. CFR is subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1280-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2013