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About the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… to submit an ROA? It’s been more than 180 days since the official took office, and I still haven’t received the official’s record of activities. What if an official takes a two-week vacation during the time period he or she is keeping a record of work-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesVillage of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
… cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged … cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202Opinion 91-29
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … -- Treasurer's Powers (liability for tax moneys) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105; NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, … Association of Lakeview may not expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to pay for an eye care plan, hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-29Opinion 90-43
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … describe, it would preclude payment since there would be no widow or widower who could die and thus trigger the … during his or her lifetime. If he or she shall leave no widow or widower, or if his or her widow or widower shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43DiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… of Budget and Policy Analysis. These appointments are to fill currently vacant positions. “New York has a massive, … of experience and knowledge that Maria and Todd will bring to our team will greatly enhance our existing efforts and … issues, and is well-respected for her ability to distill complex research into understandable and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… would be beneficial for your locality. Several sections of law (see Appendix A) specifically authorize the governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… larceny in the fourth degree and is due back in court for arraignment on Jan. 28. The charges filed in this case are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerOpinion 94-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … receiving payments pursuant to section 207a2 of the General Municipal Law to certify periodically that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13Opinion 89-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … circumstances involving a fire district contract. You state that the fire district has retained a professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12Urban Choice Charter School - Information Technology (2019M-240)
… officials did not adopt IT policies or a disaster recovery plan. IT users were not provided with IT security awareness training. Sensitive information technology … and a disaster recovery plan. Provide IT users with IT security awareness training. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/06/12/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2019m-240State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 State of the State Address
… York's families are feeling squeezed by the high cost of living. The Governor’s proposals for expanding child tax … addressing New York’s startlingly high rate of children living in poverty. These and other proposals and how we pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-state-state-addressTown of Addison - Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities (2019M-03)
… fiscal responsibilities. Key Findings The Supervisor did not adequately fulfill his fiscal responsibilities because he failed to provide oversight of the Bookkeeper, who performs all … Collect, disburse and maintain custody of all Town funds in accordance with policies, procedures and Town Law. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/26/town-addison-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2019m-03Opinion 2000 - 13
… first volunteer fire company is terminated (see 1987 Atty Gen Opn No. I87-40, p 1077). There is no indication in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13Central Valley School District – Claims Audit (2015M-129)
… approximately $45 million. Key Finding The Treasurer does not oversee the application of her signature on checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/central-valley-school-district-claims-audit-2015m-129State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… new year and legislative session upon us, today’s State of the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for … 2024, addressing issues important to New Yorkers across the state. “The Midyear Financial Plan released in October indicated the … a new year and legislative session upon us todays State of the State Address by Gov Hochul outlined her priorities for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressTown of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… a timely and accurate manner. Determine whether the Town credit cards were used for appropriate purposes. Key Findings … The Clerk did not: Deposit or remit all tax collections to the Supervisor and County Treasurer (Treasurer) in a … documentation, thoroughly audit credit card claims and pay charges timely to avoid late fees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247East Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2016M-273)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine claims processing for the period July 1, 2014 … identify and report all confirming purchase orders to the Board. The Treasurer did not supervise an account clerk typist's use of her electronic signature to sign the District’s checks. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-273Waverly Central School District - Financial Operations (2019M-136)
… internal controls over disbursements and payroll duties. In our audit sample, 30 claims (11 percent) totaling $73,865 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/13/waverly-central-school-district-financial-operations-2019m-136Opinion 98-5
… superseded to the extent inconsistent with this opinion. You ask whether an elective county coroner, who is also a … extent of actual or prospective interests in contracts, to be made to the governing board of the municipality for … and procedures (see General Municipal Law, §§103, 104-b) can help ensure that contracts for burial services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5Opinion 90-56
… MILITARY LAW, §242(5); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92(1); NY CONST, art VIII, §1; 38 USC §2024(d): A school district, … Law may be denied or diminished" ( Williams v Walsh , 289 NY 1, at p 6). For purposes of section 242, the term "public … competent service (see, e.g., Hoyt v Broome County , 285 NY 402; Teachers Association, Central High School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56