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DiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… a report examining demographic, economic and quality of living trends in 10 rural counties in New York state. Most of the counties had population losses, aging residents, a … counties, the median age increased from 43 to 45.8, or 6.5%. From 2012 to 2022 New York’s labor force grew by 14,390 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesTown of Wappinger – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-130)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Wappinger (Town) officials developed adequate controls to … timely. Officials did not provide adequate oversight of the Department cash receipts process and the duties of the Recreation Director (Director), and Department staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/05/town-wappinger-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-130Albany Community Charter School - Resident Tuition Billing (2019M-138)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether School officials completely and accurately billed resident school districts. Key Findings Officials did not obtain … Determine whether School officials completely and accurately billed resident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/27/albany-community-charter-school-resident-tuition-billing-2019m-138Town of Tully – Justice Court Operations (2021M-10)
… Tully Town Justices provided adequate oversight of Justice Court Court financial activities and ensured collections were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/16/town-tully-justice-court-operations-2021m-10Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Grand Gorge Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Determine whether the Grand Gorge Fire Districts District Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151Jamestown Board of Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs (2018M-155)
… documentation to clearly identify the type and/or quantity of materials purchased. Recycling credits were not processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/12/14/jamestown-board-public-utilities-energy-efficiency-and-recycling-programs-2018m-155City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … our budget review issued in May 2016. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … City of Long Beach Budget Review B1779 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… own circumstances. However, pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 806(1)(a), counties, cities, towns, villages, … "relative" to include a specified list of persons having a family relationship with a municipal officer or employee. Can … and computers for necessary personal matters such as family care and changes in work schedule. Examples of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsVillage of Islandia – Procurement (2021M-203)
… $161,278 from a Trustee’s incorporated gas station and auto repair business, which was a prohibited interest. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-islandia-procurement-2021m-203Town of Pawling – Procurement (2021M-17)
… detailed procedures for procuring professional services in their procurement policy. Seek competition for … and recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/18/town-pawling-procurement-2021m-17Town of Harford - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-201)
… services and complied with statutes related to conflicts of interest. Key Findings The Highway Superintendent did not maintain a complete inventory of Department assets and the Board did not adequately … those assets. A Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest totaling $4,400. The Town overpaid for fuel by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-harford-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-201Arlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
… interests in leasehold agreements. Key Findings Members of the Board did not use competitive methods to renovate … reduced rent rate provisions. In addition, a member of the Board who also serves as a Trustee of the Croft Corners Fire Company (Company) failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/10/21/arlington-fire-district-station-number-5-renovation-2022m-54XII.9.C Reissuing or Cancelling a Vendor, Employee Expense, or SSP Check – XII. Expenditures
… of the agency. To submit a request, complete a TD-346 form and email it to [email protected] . ADDITIONAL … the affidavit to the vendor, who must return the completed form to the agency with a notarized signature. The agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9c-reissuing-or-cancelling-vendor-employee-expense-or-ssissp-checkState Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… where there are three or more children under five years of age for each available child care slot or where there are no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysisOpinion 2007-1
… Municipal Corporation Law, §32.04[1][b]; 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-33, p 84). Generally, services held to be within … 118, 581 NYS2d 885; Hurd v Erie County , 34 AD2d 289, 310 NYS 2d 953; Glen L. Spirits v Village of Hempstead Community … and qualifying under one or more of the following ADA eligibility criteria: Any individual with a disability who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1NYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the NYC Department of Education (DoE) was not doing enough to … of bullying, harassment and discrimination as required by the state’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). “It’s been … school officials report bullying and discrimination to the state, there seems to be confusion at the local level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-16-17)
… taxes. The City’s proposed budget complies with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Reduce reliance on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-16-17City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … City of Long Beach Budget Review B7169 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Village of Delhi – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-204-F)
… of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Delhi's (Village) progress, as of April 2022, in implementing our … The Village is located in Delaware County and has a population of approximately 3,092. The Village is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/20/village-delhi-audit-follow-2019m-204-fVillage of Shoreham – Board Oversight and Justice Court (2017M-152)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of financial operations and review the Court’s financial … The purpose of our audit was to review the Boards oversight of financial operations and review the Courts financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/09/village-shoreham-board-oversight-and-justice-court-2017m-152