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Opinion 99-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … in the opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (by exchange for work performed for municipality) PUBLIC … -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (removal and retention by the contractor of underground tanks constitutes a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Scarsdale Union Free School District – Overtime (2022M-105)
… than necessary. Officials: Overpaid 20 employees a total of $11,961 for overtime. Paid 20 employees overtime totaling … services. With appropriate scheduling, over $155,516 of these overtime payments could have been avoided or … on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the Scarsdale Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-overtime-2022m-105Saratoga Springs Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-351)
… Springs, Saratoga County. The Library, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees, serves the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/saratoga-springs-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-351City of New Rochelle - Elevator Inspections (2018M-62)
Determine whether City Bureau of Buildings officials ensured that elevators were inspected as required by code or local law, as applicable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/new-rochelle.pdf2013ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2013
Under State law, the Bonds are legal investments for State-chartered banks and trust companies, savings banks, insurance companies, fiduciaries and investment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/2013ABC-official-statement.pdf2015ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2015
Under State law, the Bonds are legal investments for State-chartered banks and trust companies, savings banks, insurance companies, fiduciaries and investment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/2015ABC-official-statement.pdf2018ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2018
Under State law, the Bonds are legal investments for State-chartered banks and trust companies, savings banks, insurance companies, fiduciaries and investment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/2018ABC-official-statement.pdf15 Day Waiver for NYSLRS Service Retirement Application
Governing provisions of the Retirement and Social Security Law impose a 15 day waiting period before application for service retirement becomes effective.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/15-Day-waiver-for-NYSLRS-service-retirement-application.pdfNewburgh Enlarged City School District - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-169)
… were overestimated resulting in an operating surplus of $18.8 million in 2015-16. Reserves were not used as intended and were overfunded by $7.3 million as of June 30, 2016. IT Director did not adequately monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-andXII.8.D Contract Assignments and Sureties – XII. Expenditures
… section outlines the process Business Units should follow to pay contract assignees and sureties. Business Units are … Law, Article 11, Section 163 requires Business Units to conduct formal competitive procurements to the maximum extent practicable. Lien Law, Article 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8d-contract-assignments-and-suretiesCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… in the proposed budget. The City’s 2015 proposed budget does not appropriate enough money for contingencies to … fees, sales tax and advanced life support charges and make modifications as necessary. The City should review the appropriations for retirement system contributions and make modifications to provide funding to pay the estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Town of Exeter – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-25)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of … maintained due to carrying over unsupported balances for interfund activity, receivables and cash balances from … The Supervisor did not provide the Board with his records for audit, as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-25DiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… that can improve as ridership returns, a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows. “The LIRR has … on time, or not delayed. However, delays in 2023 increased by 96 percent compared to 2022 as service increased 34% and … 11% from 2019. More than 93% of the problems were caused by mechanical problems or infrastructure maintenance issues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityOpinion 90-41
… not discuss whether the equal protection guaranties of the Federal and State Constitutions would require a village which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-41Wyoming County Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-2)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2017 through March 11, 2020. … provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard court and trust funds and abandoned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/05/08/wyoming-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-2Village of Silver Creek – Capital Projects (2017M-31)
… 2017. Background The Village of Silver Creek is located in the Town of Hanover in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … water capital project change orders, which resulted in the project’s budget being overspent by $179,000. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/19/village-silver-creek-capital-projects-2017m-31Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… did not perform a proper audit of claims prior to payment or ensure that adequate supporting documentation was … a cash disbursement policy that prohibits distribution or signing of blank checks. Properly audit all claims before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Contract Advisory No. 27
… to pay vendors electronically (ACH). Therefore, payments being made against purchases from these centralized contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/27-electronic-payments-ach-agency-specific-contractsVillage of Deposit – Claims Auditing (2023M-173)
… approved the use of taxpayer funds without having support to show funds were being expended for legitimate Village … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-deposit-claims-auditing-2023m-173Opinion 2001-10
Whether a town must require vendors to certify claims submitted for payment for the provision of goods and services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10