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Opinion 96-1
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (purchase of real property - need for State Comptroller approval in Adirondack … Comptroller approval in Adirondack fire district) REAL PROPERTY -- Purchase (need for State Comptroller approval in … If the moneys necessary to fund the purchase of real property by a fire district are to be provided from a capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1DiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… if the federal government does not deliver direct aid to state and local governments soon, according to a budget analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The city’s budget this … DiNapoli said. “Senator Schumer and the New York state congressional delegation deserve praise for passing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefOpinion 95-28
… by a letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing investment … irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank. A local government may not authorize such an investment … irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank (hereinafter "FHLB"). General Municipal Law, §11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Former Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… Acting Essex County District Attorney Michael P. Langey, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … DiNapoli . “My thanks to Acting District Attorney Langey and the State Police for their continued partnership in … the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad by disregarding the law and allegedly stealing funds he was not entitled to. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… receipts were $166 million higher than projections for the month, but were 4.6 percent lower than a year ago, primarily … DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying actual state revenues and spending from the … to allow the public to better track government spending, contracts and other fiscal issues. These are easily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportTown of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… Supervisor and four Board members. The Town’s budgeted operating expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year were … Key Findings The Board has not established policies and procedures related to personal, private and sensitive … equipment prior to reuse or disposal. Implement physical security over the unlocked room containing the server and any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256Fund Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Fund financial statements provide a short-term view of … funding and spending for particular purposes. The General Fund is used to report sources of funds and expenditures that … are not required to be accounted for in another separate fund. In New York State, significant sources of funds that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/fund-financial-dataFund Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Fund financial statements provide a short-term view of … Fund financial statements provide a shortterm view of finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/fund-financial-dataCherry Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2019M-141)
Determine if the Board properly established reserve funds and equitably billed for fire protection services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cherry-valley-2019-141.pdfOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… and maintain an ignition interlock device (IID) in any vehicle they own or operate. An IID connects to the vehicle’s ignition system and measures a driver’s Blood … and prevent the driver from starting the car. Once the vehicle is running, drivers will be prompted to blow into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedVillage of Hunter – Financial Operations (2023M-164)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Hunter (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) and … managed Village financial operations. Key Findings The Board and Clerk-Treasurer did not properly manage Village … Determine whether the Village of Hunter Village Board of Trustees Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-hunter-financial-operations-2023m-164Village of Dolgeville – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2024M-28)
… complete report – pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Dolgeville (Village) Treasurer maintained adequate records and reports to allow the Board of Trustees (Board) to properly manage Village … Determine whether the Village of Dolgeville Village Treasurer maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/03/village-dolgeville-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-28State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… Central School District – Nonresident Tuition (Broome and Chenango County) District officials did not adopt a clear and comprehensive nonresident admission or tuition policy. As … should have been classified as a nonresident student and should have been billed tuition. In addition, some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditXII.10.A Lapsing and Year-End Procedures for Payment Processing – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to Business Units on year … Retention - Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims of this Chapter for more information regarding record retention … receipt of goods and/or services by the lapse date. If this occurs, the agency could lose the funds if the voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10a-lapsing-and-year-end-procedures-payment-processingYates County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-1)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/04/18/yates-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-1XII.7.B Voucher Denials – XII. Expenditures
… Invoice field 31 Not calculated in accordance with medical fee schedule 31B Incorrect or insufficient medical fee schedule code 32 WCB - Incorrect benefit dates 33 … - see rejection notice 9E Incorrect Payment Location Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/24/2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7b-voucher-denialsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… economy,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund is a recognized leader in addressing climate-related investment risks and pursuing … by 2040 and position it for changes already happening in the markets.” The Fund committed $1 billion to funds … retirement funds to integrate climate risk considerations in their global equity investment process,” In 2022, the Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programTown of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… bookkeepers, who performed all financial duties, including online banking. The Town Board (Board) did not adopt written … and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. In 2020, the former bookkeeper received … and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Town of Edmeston – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2017M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, … Town of Edmeston Supervisors Records and Reports 2017M13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-edmeston-supervisors-records-and-reports-2017m-13DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… DiNapoli today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Dollar Tree and Dillard’s have agreed to new reporting standards … robust reporting standards on workplace safety.” Dollar Tree , which operates nearly 5,000 dollar stores in 48 … requirements for its overseas suppliers. Similar to Dollar Tree, Dillard’s agreed with Comptroller DiNapoli’s request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversight