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State Contract and Payment Actions in March
… contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Division of the Budget $2 … on I-87 in Queensbury, Warren County. $9.7 million with DA Collins Construction Co., Inc. for bridge rehabilitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … (Nassau County) The district board did not ensure that competition was sought when procuring goods and services not subject to bidding. For eight of the nine professional service contracts reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 92-6
… the highway superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment to the clerk's spouse. You … if the superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment to the clerk's husband who owns a repair shop. The clerk's duties include keeping records of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) exercises this responsibility is through the review of contracts. This independent oversight deters waste, fraud and abuse; ensures the … in independent review and approval of contracts. OSC’s oversight adds tremendous value, and contract review was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsOversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… including title insurance. Title insurance protects the property owner and mortgage lender against future claims for any unknown defects in the title to the property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… either: (1) involve related-party transactions for which required competition was not sought and PROMESA was unable to … or (2) represent portions of costs allocated to PROMESA from other parts of the Acacia Network, Inc., which are not … of resources to adequately address the scope of work required to ensure that claimed costs are both program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and effectively.” Town of Broome – Purchasing and Justice Court (Schoharie County) The board did not ensure purchases … to be paid. Georgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (Madison County) Board members did not ensure that complete … Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (Madison County) The secretary-treasurer maintained adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … Condition (Nassau County) The board adopted budgets for fiscal years 2011-12 through 2014-15 that appropriated a … totaling almost $1.1 million without the benefit of competition, as required by the district’s procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school audits have been issued. Cohoes City School District – … reviewed reimbursements for 20 eligible students, 13% of the eligible student population, and determined claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsReal Property Tax Levies, Taxable Full Value and Full Value Tax Rates - Tax Levies and Tax Rates for 2012 and Prior Years (overlapping real property tax tables)
Tax Levies and Tax Rates for 2012 and Prior Years overlapping real property tax tables
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/real-property-tax-levies-taxable-full-value-and-full-value-tax-rates-tax-levies-and-tax-rates-2012-andReal Property Tax Levies, Taxable Full Value and Full Value Tax Rates
… files below contain real property tax levies, taxable full value and full value tax rates for local governments. Read the data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/real-property-tax-levies-taxable-full-value-and-full-value-tax-ratesTown of Walton – Justice Court Operations (2021M-72)
… of Walton (Town) Justice Court (Court) properly accounted for, deposited, disbursed and reported fines and fees. Audit Results The Court properly accounted for, deposited, disbursed and reported fines and fees we … a Town Supervisor (Supervisor). The Board is responsible for the oversight and general management of operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/07/23/town-walton-justice-court-operations-2021m-72State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the Department of Health (DOH) and OMIG lacked adequate oversight of the third-party liability recovery process. HMS … Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, … all of NYRA’s debt obligations and a Franchise Oversight Board was established to oversee NYRA’s financial operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… with respect to job performance, sales tax exemptions and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information for current and … and exceeded its authority under New York State Town law by authorizing the supervisor to pay all expenditures … County) The board did not properly audit claims prior to payment or ensure written quotes were obtained as required. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOverlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… fire) purposes. Rates per $1000 of both assessed value and full value are presented, and aggregate rates are provided to … convey the full tax burden within each municipality. Full value tax rates enable the user to compare tax rates across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsWest Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… and statute. Determine whether the Board properly managed a fire hall capital project. Key Findings The Treasurer made … than $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The … that they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… crossover claims. Auditors additionally identified $16.4 million in potential overpayments on similar claims … at $992.7 million, but State Police received only $12.2 million for its share of the proceeds of those cases. … to State Police headquarters. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): Stony Brook University (2013-T-2) Auditors determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 88-60
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … Ribinovich , 171 Misc 569, 13 NYS2d 135; Gushee v City of New York , 42 App Div 37, 58 NYS 967; 11 Opns St Comp, 1955, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… responsibilities enabled two directors to each control all aspects of the procurement process, including initiating … or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by state law and … officials did not have a sampling plan to identify all water outlets for sampling or exemption. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on NYS Executive Budget
… caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s finances have stabilized, and the Division of Budget (DOB) is now … receipts. Proposals included in the Executive Budget will have a minimal net impact to state revenues in SFY 2024-25. … revenues. Reserve Funds The Executive and the Legislature have increased state reserve funds in recent years, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-releases-report-nys-executive-budget