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Opinion 88-37
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- … by the issuance of capital notes only when the vehicle is purchased to replace a similar vehicle which was in service … (77) of section 11.00(a) for passenger vehicles when purchased as replacement vehicles (L 1972, ch 714). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37DiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Auditors found Amsterdam’s unreserved fund balance fell from $3.4 million in 2007 to $620,000 in 2011, a decrease of … and by $4.5 million in 2012-13. Auditors found that, from the 2010-11 fiscal year through the 2012-13 fiscal year, … and budget planning, and develop a long-term financial plan. The Comptroller’s recommendations also call on city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingState Agencies Bulletin No. 502
… represented by CSEA who sustain a Workers’ Compensation injury on or after 7/1/04 may now be eligible to receive a … date of the Leave Without Pay on the Incident and Injury Details pages, respectively. Reporting Information on the Incident and Injury Details Pages Using the Monitor Workplace path ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/502-eligibility-and-processing-instructions-workers-compensationNorth Creek Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-86)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial activities to ensure public funds are used effectively, maintain fiscal … the District’s money and ensuring it is spent prudently to provide necessary fire and emergency services. The … oversight of District financial activities related to budgeting, monthly financial reporting, bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/north-creek-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-86Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the Brookhaven Fire District , Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Ira and the … address remote access to the district’s financial system. Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department – Board Oversight … office completed audits of the Brookhaven Fire District Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department Town of Ira and the Lake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… clubs did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for 28 remittances totaling $36,079. District officials are … reviewed, totaling $7,098, did not have requisition forms. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsWorkers' Compensation Program: Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… both occupational and non-occupational disability and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/workers-compensation-program-statement-assessable-expenses-three-fiscal-years-ended-marchTown of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… officials ensured that goods and services were received for the claims we reviewed, the Town Board (Board) did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-sanford-claims-audit-process-2021m-189Town of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
… audit of its 2017 records as required by law. Certain Treasury duties were improperly assigned to a professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Town of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… of our audit was to determine if internal controls over transfer station operations for the period January 1, 2011, … money collected with the amount of trash disposed at the transfer station. We found that over a three-month period in … of trash accounted for as being received at the Town’s transfer station, resulting in approximately $10,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Also, although the department has established policies for disbursing restitution money retained in a victims’ trust … County) Town officials do not have written procedures for reconciling the water produced by the town’s water system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … the highway superintendent with bonuses totaling $1,200 for services already rendered. Further, the board … as committees, but as one individual making decisions for the entire company without sufficient oversight. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … and Justice Court (Seneca County) The board needs to adopt long-term financial plans to effectively manage the town’s finances. The board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … credits because officials did not grant the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses nor accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that former Family Service Society (FSS) Chief Operating Officer Jennifer … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced that former Family Service Society FSS Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Thurber …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Village of Attica , Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures , … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village of Attica – Justice Court (Wyoming County) The village justices … announced his office completed audits of the Village of Attica Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Alden – Town Supervisor (2024M-105)
… monthly bank reconciliations. As a result, the total cash balance in the 2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR) was overstated by over $76,000 when compared to the cash balances of the accounting records (book balances). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-supervisor-2024m-105Afton Fire Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-275)
… books are consistently reviewed by a disinterested third party who reported that everything was in good order; … financial information. Stop contracting with its current third party to review the Treasurer’s records and provide for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/03/afton-fire-company-emergency-squad-internal-controls-over-financialVillage of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the wastewater service agreement … 1, 2011, through January 18, 2013. Background The Village of Kenmore is located in the Town of Tonawanda in Erie County … Village of Kenmore Wastewater Processing Costs and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73DiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… An audit of 10 counties found that some did not adequately test the accuracy of retail prices or test scanners, scales and devices used to price, weigh or … step up their efforts to protect consumers and routinely test these devices and check that consumers are getting what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailers