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Opinion 98-7
… §6-g: A fire district may establish a capital reserve fund for the purpose of replacing chiefs' cars. It may also establish a capital reserve fund for the purpose of acquiring a traffic signal control system. … a fire district may establish a capital reserve fund for the purpose of replacing three chiefs' cars. The fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7Opinion 95-24
… opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (deposit of State aid for education in mandatory reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Funds (criteria for establishing) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (use … school district on account of a school building project for which indebtedness was contracted and remains outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24DiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… years, with the pandemic exacerbating an existing downward trend. Some projections expect enrollment to continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agenciesMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… pressure on fares and tolls, and while the MTA should look for opportunities for savings, deep cuts could affect the future reliability of … the MTA close projected gaps in its operating budget for calendar years 2015 through 2017, leaving a manageable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls , Charter School for Applied Technologies , Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter … and effectively.” Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (Albany County) The charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Selected Aspects of Central Office Disbursements From the Tuition and Fees Refund Bank Account
… the amount of a refund, the appropriate bank account for a refund, and the appropriateness of a refund. CUNY made … fraud, waste, and abuse. Overpayments were also identified for large-dollar refunds (i.e., $15,000–$20,000) that were … sample of book advances. However, the level of exceptions for book advances was significantly lower, at 5 percent. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/19/selected-aspects-central-office-disbursements-tuition-and-fees-refund-bank-accountComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … did not include a tax overlay or provisions for potential salary increases from contract settlements. These issues could cause …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-3DiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… in public health threats, property damage or inconvenience for residents and businesses. New York needs to significantly … going to suffer the consequences. Unfortunately, paying for these solutions presents a considerable challenge." … spend more on water delivery systems. The Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year 2017-18 proposes a $2 billion capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingDiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
… by and let that happen. Corporate sponsors should stand up for human rights and the respect and equality symbolized in … their reputations and shareholder value. There’s no excuse for being silent on these issues.” The letters cite the … rights of LGBT people are not acceptable. The obligation for these companies to strive toward responsible and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … budget are reasonable. The city faces potential increased salary costs when one of its expired collective bargaining … budgets. The lack of accurate accounting records also increases the risk of loss or unauthorized use of village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 90-63
… -- Appropriations and Expenditures (recognition dinner for volunteers); (holding party for senior citizens) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … Expenditures (in recognition of municipal service - dinner for volunteer library workers); (miscellaneous expenses - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63Opinion 94-10
… a town may establish a joint human rights commission for the portion of the town located outside a village, and … neither article 12-D nor any other State statute provides for the establishment and operation of a part-town human … they shall have the power to enter into agreements for the performance of their "respective" powers and duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-10York College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… to provide reasonable assurance that they worked the hours for which they were compensated. The audit covered the period … general oversight of CUNY operations and is responsible for monitoring academic development and other activities at the individual colleges. Each college is responsible for complying with governing laws, regulations, policies, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffConferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… 5 authorizes local governments and school districts to pay for the actual and necessary expenses of travel, meals, … defined as a convention, conference, or school conducted for the betterment of any local government or school … unreturned surplus must be deducted from the employee’s salary or other money owed to the employee. If the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… management. The board did not appropriately budget for certain expenditures and did not properly monitor … officials complied with competitive bidding requirements for 15 of 18 tested purchase and public works contracts … auditors found they did not competitively bid contracts for paving services and brush collection totaling $471,700. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… No. 2 Operations (Rensselaer County) The board did not approve water billings or customer account adjustments or … related to billings, collections and record keeping were not adequately segregated. Dunham Public Library – Claims Processing (Oneida County) The board did not audit and approve any claims during the audit period. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Distressed Provider Assistance Account
… Fund, Distressed Provider Assistance Account, annually, for two years. These funds were to be used to provide … as a percentage of statewide county collections for the period of December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019. $50 … as a percentage of statewide county collections for the period of December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020. $50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/distressed-provider-assistance-accountDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… of $3.9 billion that will be used to prepay expenses for the next fiscal year, helping the city balance its FY … now while revenues are strong and formalizing a policy for managing reserves in the future. “New York City has … to its residents. Preparation and transparency will be key for the city to navigate financial uncertainty.” Strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… N.Y. company that serves as a supportive housing provider for New Yorkers with mental illness. The audit released today … nearly $7.8 million in expenses to provide 708 beds for program clients in Albany, Dutchess, Orange, Otsego, … way to ensure service providers are only receiving payment for appropriate expenses or if program goals are being met. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… shops to start-up tech firms, small businesses account for more than half of all private-sector employment and … one with fewer than 500 employees. Such businesses account for more than 99 percent of all businesses both nationally … receipts in 2012, the latest figures available, accounting for approximately 43 percent of all business receipts in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-york