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Opinion 89-16

… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (publication of newsletter) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Except as otherwise provided by … members of each company, must determine how foreign fire insurance tax moneys are to be used for the benefit of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16

Town of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)

… money. Because the accounting firm kept the records off site, the Town’s financial records were not available for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… they lack assurance that the procurements are at the best price. Find out how your government money is spent at  …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0

City of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)

… to be paid at separation. This included $3,400 paid to one employee that did not leave City employment. One payment …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal COVID-19 Relief Plan

… “This is a game changer for New York. As the pandemic drags on for New … harmful cuts. The state and city must now use this aid as a bridge to put their finances on sustainable fiscal paths, … New York City and MTA. Majority Leader Schumer never gave up the fight and his persistence led to a relief plan …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-covid-19-relief-plan

Opinion 89-47

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (when adjoining … district is dissolved) -- (assessment of capital costs in district as extended) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- … the area of the fire district, as extended. This is in reply to your letter concerning the proposed extension of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-47

Auditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management

… auditing process involves reviewing information contained in the claim/voucher packet, including appropriate approvals, … the general questions described below should be included in every examination of travel claims. 10 Was the travel … correct on the travel form? Is there sales tax included in hotel charges? Is there conference or training …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claims

Financial Condition of New York State Regional Off-Track Betting Corporations (2014-MS-6)

… which collectively amounted to a decline of approximately $153 million, or nearly 19 percent. The five OTB Corporations’ …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2015/09/25/financial-condition-new-york-state-regional-track-betting-corporations-2014

DiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff

… students, staff, families and communities. Unfortunately, my office has found much of this vital training is not taking …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staff

DiNapoli Announces Sale of $914.3 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds

… sale, the bonds were awarded to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.  Specifically, the sales … million of bonds maturing in 2020 through 2024 (Bidding Group 1), $316.7 million of bonds maturing in 2025 through 2029 (Bidding Group 2) and $386.2 million of bonds maturing in 2030 through …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-9143-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bonds

Village of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)

… Purpose of Examination The purpose of our examination was to determine if the Village … was first incorporated in 1876 and had a population of approximately 400 residents. In July 2010, voters in the … Village of Altmar Apparent Misappropriation of Funds 2013M331 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331

Village of Delhi – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-204-F)

… - pdf ] | [ read complete 2020 report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Delhi's (Village) progress, as of April 2022, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Villages progress as of April 2022 in implementing our recommendations in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/20/village-delhi-audit-follow-2019m-204-f

City of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-90-F)

The purpose of our review was to assess the Citys progress as of May 2020 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2017

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/10/30/city-elmira-audit-follow-2017m-90-f

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1755

… the 2018-2019 Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment Affected Employees Employees in the … with peace officer status shall be eligible to receive an incentive payment in return for participating in an … Federation (PEF) Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment can be submitted beginning in Pay …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1755-2018-2019-public-employees-federation-pef-pilot-firearms-training-and

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1656

… instructions for processing the 2017-2018 Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment Affected … payment in return for participating in an agency-directed training program designed to promote firearms proficiency and … 2017-2018 Public Employees Federation (PEF) Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment can be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1656-2017-2018-public-employees-federation-pef-pilot-firearms-training-and

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1578

… Incentive Program Payment. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – … criteria Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2017-2019 Agreement between the State of New York and … status shall be eligible to receive an incentive payment in return for participating in an agency-directed training …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1578-2016-2017-public-employees-federation-pef-pilot-firearms-training-and

Town of Grafton – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-113-F)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March 29, 2016, in implementing … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of March 29 2016 in implementing our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/20/town-grafton-audit-follow-2013m-113-f

Cyber Incident Response Team (2020-S-58) 180-Day Response

To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is achieving its mission of providing cybersecurity support to non-Executive agencies, local governments, and public authorities.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s58-response.pdf

Cyber Incident Response Team (2020-S-58)

To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is achieving its mission of providing cybersecurity support to non-Executive agencies, local governments, and public authorities.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s58.pdf

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… School District and the Webster Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's critical that schools make every dollar count," DiNapoli said. "By auditing school … Leave Accruals (Suffolk County) Auditors discovered errors in accrual records for 70 percent of the employees tested, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0