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Opinion 92-42
… Loans (use of municipal employees and equipment on private property pursuant to contract) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Municipal Equipment (use for private property pursuant to contract) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42Opinion 88-72
… district within the county district. This is in reply to your inquiry regarding the formation of a town sewer … are under orders from the county health department to remedy problems with their septic systems. These residents … have requested that the county district extend its lines to serve them, but the county district has refused to do so. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72License Fee Revenues (Follow-Up) (2013-F-6), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs to implement the recommendations contained in our audi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f6-response.pdfCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up) (2016-F-4), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the State University of New York (SUNY) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report,
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16f4-response.pdfCompliance With the Clery Act Report (Follow-Up) (2016-F-4)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the State University of New York (SUNY) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report,
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16f4.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… an increase of 3.6%, or more than $205 million, compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the second consecutive quarter of collections returning to lower pre-pandemic year-over-year growth rates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearOpinion 88-8
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … INTEREST -- Maintenance Contracts (fire commissioner who is president and stockholder of company servicing district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 835.1
… provide agencies with information and procedures regarding the revised calculation of affected employees’ salaries and the processing of … compare to the employee’s hourly rate for the same year. Do not include hours paid as overtime when reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/8351-new-promotion-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… that the procedures used by Westchester officials to certify students for state financial aid substantially … Nonetheless, auditors identified opportunities for OGS to improve its effectiveness. … New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… implement the audit’s six recommendations. New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsPublic Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways including rates, tolls, fees, and in some cases, … pursuant to contracts in 2020. The fiscal stability of the State is related in part to the fiscal stability of certain public authorities closely related to the State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authoritiesOpinion 89-44
… STATE COMPTROLLER -- Justice Court Fund (reporting requirements for acting village justices) VILLAGE LAW, … not serve. Village Law, §4-410 sets forth the reporting requirements for village justices. Subdivision b of this … it is without question that, given the general statutory scheme pertaining to the collection and distribution of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-44South Mountain Hickory Common School District – Financial Management (2022M-49)
… South Mountain Hickory Common School District (District) Trustee and District Treasurer (Treasurer) demonstrated … effective financial management. Key Findings The Trustee and Treasurer did not demonstrate effective financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/south-mountain-hickory-common-school-district-financial-management-2022mPutnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-221)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … York State Finance Law, the Commissioner is required to submit a report on an annual basis to the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-221Orange County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-225)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … York State Finance Law, the Commissioner is required to submit a report on an annual basis to the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/orange-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-225Opinion 96-19
… station) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o; TOWN LAW, §§64(2), 81(1)(c), 176(14), 220(3): A town and a fire district located … officer or body of one of the participants, the payment of contractors by the chief fiscal officer of one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19Roadmap for State Debt Reform
State debt levels and processes have been debated in New York for many years. New York’s high and growing debt burden and its impact on taxpayers have been points of concern for the State’s budget practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/roadmap-for-state-debt-reform.pdfDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… data and the effect of the pandemic on those sectors. The tools offer details for each sector, including employment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryLegal Topics and Approvals
… Procedures for Seeking Comptroller's Approval Relating to Refunding Local Debt Pursuant to Sections 90.00 and 90.10 of the Local Finance Law … Procurements: Guidelines for the "Piggybacking" Exception to Competitive Bidding [pdf] How to Apply for Exclusion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… 55, was arraigned in Halfmoon Town Court before Judge Joseph Fodera, and is due back in court on Dec. 21, 2022. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-payments