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Opinion 88-48
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … General Construction Law, §66; Marino , supra ). Also, State Finance Law, §174, which prescribes competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Toll Increases Should Be Last Option
… from food to shelter to gas,” DiNapoli said. “The Thruway should be more transparent with the public and disclose … The proposal calls for higher toll rates that would take effect on Jan. 1, 2024, and again on Jan. 1, 2027, for … 2031. The last toll hikes occurred in January 2021, when tolls were increased for the Cuomo Bridge, those paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thruway-authority-toll-increases-should-be-last-optionOpinion 88-79
… in and around the village (e.g., construction of a parking lot). The village also has caused to be created a local … or private undertaking. In 1987 Opns St Comp, No. 87-9, p 15, we concluded that a city may loan federal grant money to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79DiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is not doing enough to protect construction workers on building sites, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … accidents, injuries and fatalities. “Construction is key to New York City’s economy, but as the sector recovers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyFranklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… in the County issuing short-term debt in the form of a tax anticipation note for $4 million on May 31, 2013. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252City of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a population of approximately … the use of sequential receipts there is no guarantee that all payments for building permits and parks and recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1509
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2016 Special Assignment to Duty Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Department of … To provide agency instructions for processing the 2016 Special Assignment to Duty Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1509-2016-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2015-public-employeesBroome County – Financial Condition (2013M-224)
… million for the general fund, $9.6 million for the County road fund, and $2.3 million for the road machinery fund. Key Finding County officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/broome-county-financial-condition-2013m-224Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-25
… Services Unit Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), employees … any part of which falls between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on a regularly scheduled basis, shall receive a … income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-25-2014-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of Global Concepts Charter School , Sherrill City School District and the Solvay Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and … his office completed audits of Global Concepts Charter School Sherrill City School District and the Solvay Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0City of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)
… recording and depositing the fees for code enforcement, parking permits, water and sewer services, parking ticket fines, tax searches and garbage bags as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140Ramapo Central School District – Fund Balance and Employee Compensation (2013M-189)
… were unable to provide any documentation supporting why those nine employees received an initial salary at those … District taxpayers. Ensure that year-end encumbrances are valid and supported. Review all reserves and determine if the amounts reserved are necessary, reasonable, and in compliance with statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/27/ramapo-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-employee-compensationQuogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… limit during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years and tax levies may have been higher than necessary. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsTown of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… Ensure that interfund loans between funds with different tax bases are paid with interest to the respective funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184Town of Mansfield – Financial Management and Claims Processing (2012M-241)
… is located in Cattaraugus County and has approximately 800 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-mansfield-financial-management-and-claims-processing-2012m-241IV.5.B Bond and Debt Proceeds – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Bond Proceeds Proceeds from the issuance of voter-approved State debt. 36202 Rental Obligation / Lease Purchase Proceeds … Notes (TRAN) Proceeds from the sale of TRANs by New York State. 36205 Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN’s) Proceeds from … the maturity or interest rate of bonds. 36431 Premiums on Bonds Issued Premium (bond sale price is higher than par …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv5b-bond-and-debt-proceedsTown of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial condition of the Town’s sewer fund for the period January 1, 2012 … Town of East Fishkill Financial Condition 2014M139 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … from 2012 through 2014 totaling $266,000. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Almond – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-209)
… fund balance was 69 percent of budgeted appropriations for 2013, the general fund town- outside-the-village’s was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-almond-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-209New York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… Program has helped New York students and families pay for more than $287 million in college-related expenses this … time to consider opening a 529 College Savings account for your child,” DiNapoli said. “For just as little as $25, you can begin laying the … Program has helped New York students and families pay for more than $287 million in collegerelated expenses this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-january