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Opinion 94-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … has been named as one of the depositories for the IDA. You state that the individual in question owns less than 1% of … provisions. Finally, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16Opinion 2007-8
… -- Powers and Duties (audit of fire company) TOWN LAW § 184; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 204-a, 209-z: A town may not … of fire protection districts in towns. Town Law § 184 authorizes towns on behalf of fire protection districts … protection within the fire protection district (Town Law § 184). There is no authority in article 11 of the Town Law, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-8DiNapoli Report Assesses MTA's Capital Needs and Funding Scenarios
… is key for all stakeholders and riders in particular. It’s my hope that this report will help underscore the priorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-report-assesses-mtas-capital-needs-and-funding-scenariosCity of Rye – Boat Basin Fund (2013M-289)
… for the period of January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background The City of Rye is located in Westchester … for calculating these annual increases. From 2009 through 2013, the City has charged an annual flat fee of $88,367 for … the Boat Basin fund, during fiscal years 2009 through 2013, using the last cost allocation methodology in 2001 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-rye-boat-basin-fund-2013m-289SUNY Bulletin No. SU-164
… payments are processed through the NYS payroll system in order to provide for the appropriate reporting and tax … for the student which must be signed over to the campus in order to offset the balance on their student account. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-164-new-deduction-code-424-suny-nra-scholarship-paymentsDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… to line the pockets of a dishonest clerk,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to root out corruption at all levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s operations for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … entered into an intermunicipal cooperative agreement in 1991 to form the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which … Water Board which comprises six members. Expenditures for 2013 were approximately $3.3 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236DiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and continue to lead … Since 2011, Sheingold was deputy comptroller and counsel for Investigations. He spearheaded DiNapoli’s initiative to … million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to public service make him an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerAdirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… declining fund balance and to guide the use of the reserve funds. Key Recommendations Carefully consider the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… could achieve cost savings transportation operations and to evaluate the internal controls over cafeteria financial operations for the period July 1, 2012 through February 6, 2014. … District officials have not identified opportunities to reduce student transportation cost by performing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andTown of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… and accountability analyses are prepared monthly for Court funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to review BOCES’ financial records and … related to the adult education program and the procurement of professional services for the period July 1, 2014 through … Erie 2ChautauquaCattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES Adult Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adultNorth Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… District’s internal controls over the claims audit process for the period July 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … nine elected members. Budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year are $94.1 million, and funded … require all claims to be audited prior to payment except for certain allowed exceptions. District policy requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… 31, 2013. The Act requires the Mayor to submit to the State Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… an investigation by the Comptroller, New York State Police and the Cayuga County District Attorney’s office. … investigation of retirement frauds has led to 24 arrests and the recovery of nearly $3 million in retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 44, was sentenced in Dickinson Town Court to three years’ probation and ordered to pay full … were uncovered by DiNapoli’s audit and investigation of the court’s financial operations. "Mr. Fleury took … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … Frontier Central School District – Financial Condition and Mobile Devices (Erie County) The district reported $195,355 … officials did not establish adequate safeguards over mobile devices, and that district employees did not use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… debt capacity and New York's already high debt levels. "My office will review the final enacted budget and release an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's February Financial Plan
… on how the MTA will close its $600 million deficit this year. The agency is depending on the state for new revenue to offset ridership loss and balance its budget through 2026, but this funding is not … and savings have not been identified. The MTA must hold up its end of the bargain and identify how it’s going to save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-february-financial-planVillage of Livonia – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-221)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Board oversight of financial operations and … regular monthly financial reports but did provide a budget-to-actual report during budget preparation. The Board did not … 2013. Key Recommendations Require the Clerk-Treasurer to provide current budget-to-actual comparisons each month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-livonia-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2014m-221