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Opinion 89-53
… opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES--Recipients (basis for allocation between or among fire companies in a … foreign fire insurance tax moneys generally must use them for the benefit of the department or company, as determined … to provide fire protection within the jurisdiction for the use and benefit of the fire department and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-53State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. Village of Corinth – Investment Program (Saratoga County) Village … accounts, which had an average monthly available balance of $4.8 million. Had officials considered other legally … investment options when investing available funds. Town of Glen – Water and Sewer Operations (Montgomery County) Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Town of … treasurer during 2017. Town of West Seneca – Audit Follow-Up (Erie County) The purpose of this review was to assess … adjusted bank balances did not agree with the cash balance from the accounting records. The general fund and the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVII.3 AP Adjustment Voucher Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… partial amount advanced to an authorized cash advance bank account is being returned. See: Chapter VII, Section 10.C – … an AP Adjustment Voucher with an Account code of: 32207 Refund – Lapsed Approps, on the credit line. Federal Grants … to ensure that the vendor gets an accurate 1099. Since the refund relates to a payment that was posted in SFS, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3-ap-adjustment-voucher-overviewReal Property Tax Cap Information - Glossary
… a 60 percent vote of the governing body, or in the case of school districts, 60 percent popular vote) allowing raising … system (PFRS) and teachers' retirement system (TRS). School Capital Levy - The tax levy necessary to support … area receiving a direct and unique benefit from a public project. These taxes are included under the tax cap. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-information-glossaryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsJune 2002: GASB Statement 34
… through filing of the Annual Update Document (AUD), and school districts by filing the ST3. Both of these forms are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-gasb-statement-34State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District and the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's critical that schools make … dollar count," DiNapoli said. "By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wells Fargo Needs to Pull Back the Curtain on Its Incentive Pay Program
… New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated … beneficiaries. The Fund has a diversified portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wells-fargo-needs-pull-back-curtain-its-incentive-pay-programSUNY Maritime College Review of PCard Transactions and TCard Expenses
… made by SUNY Maritime College (Maritime) employees. The objectives of our examination were to determine if the … transactions. We also found Maritime approved up to $3,750 in unnecessary luxury lodging accommodations … comply with the OSC Travel Manual Guidelines. Recover $857 from the professor for taxes, fees, and port expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/suny-maritime-college-review-pcard-transactions-and-tcard-expensesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… were revealed by an audit and investigation by the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. … DiNapoli said. "Also disturbing is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee … their oversight to prevent similar abuses." Hilchey, 31, of Batavia, was also sentenced to three years probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 1124
… payments. Affected Employees Eligible DMNA employees in the following titles: Airport Firefighter Apprentice … provided. Effective Date(s) This payment will be included in the regular paychecks dated 2/1/12 (Pay Period 21) Eligibility Criteria As indicated in the 12/20/11 GOER memo, the payment to individuals is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1124-2011-division-military-and-naval-affairs-dmna-bu46-and-bu47-uniformState Agencies Bulletin No. 1209
… Purpose To explain the procedures for processing the DMNA Uniform … dated 12/05/12 (Administration) Background Pursuant to the GOER Memorandums dated 11/08/12, Article 39 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1209-2012-division-military-and-naval-affairs-dmna-bu46-and-bu47-uniformPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Patient Safety Center Activities … was named after Lisa Smart, a 30-year-old woman who died in 1997 as a result of a medical error introduced during … goals, best practices, and reporting of adverse events in office-based surgery. The Department is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-followDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The … used her position to defraud the Village of Horseheads for her personal gain and altered Village records to cover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsComptrollers DiNapoli, Lander Urge Fellow Netflix Investors to Support Workers' Rights
… York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/comptrollers-dinapoli-lander-urge-fellow-netflix-investors-support-workers-rightsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B22-6-10)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … or pass a resolution to raise the sanitation and water rates prior to the adoption of the budget. Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/18/city-newburgh-budget-review-b22-6-10DiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… will boost our scrutiny and strengthen the oversight of public funds. Nelson Sheingold’s dogged pursuit of those who … division. We will continue to expose those who abuse their public duty and rip off taxpayer dollars.” Since taking … Eric Schneiderman’s office in the Joint Task Force on Public Integrity. This partnership has resulted in numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… federal aid and growth in state aid have contributed to the declining number of school districts designated in … in fiscal stress remains low after significant increases to both federal and state aid over the past few years,” … are depleted and state aid is uncertain.” In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government passed three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stress