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Opinion 89-13
… (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used … equipment from another municipality of this State at an auction pursuant to the exception contained in General … of this State may be purchased by a county at an auction without contravening the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… Retired Suffolk County Police Det. Sergeant Terrance Hoffman will repay the … confession of judgment for the full restitution in Nassau County District Court Part 9P for his conviction of the crime … from the system and our retirees. I thank Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and her office for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedStamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-123)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Stamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District (District) … financial activities to safeguard assets. Key Findings The Board did not establish adequate controls or provide adequate fiscal oversight of the Treasurer. As a result, District assets were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/01/29/stamford-harpersfield-kortright-fire-district-financial-activities-2020mOpinion 88-72
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Establishment (of town … a town sewer district within the county district. This is in reply to your inquiry regarding the formation of a town … a town sewer district that would connect with facilities in a nearby city. You ask whether it is permissible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to safeguard district assets. A majority of the board does not audit claims prior to the treasurer releasing … totaling $400,000 for its four administrators. State law does not authorize water districts to offer whole life … enforcement of occupancy taxes due could be improved as it does not have formal procedures to ensure exemptions claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the Village of Ballston Spa , Town of Schroon , St. Paul Boulevard Fire Association and the St. Paul Boulevard Fire District . "In today’s fiscal climate, … were not maintained throughout the fiscal year. St. Paul Boulevard Fire Association – Board Oversight (Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… or concerns, please contact us . As always, my staff and I are here to help. Sincerely, Thomas P. DiNapoli State … differ depending on: The type of retirement benefit you are receiving (service or disability); The employer you will … So, you do not need prior approval, and your earnings are unlimited, if you: Work for a private employer; Work for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Afton Hose Company Emergency Squad , Town of Hampton , Town of … money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Afton Hose Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over … today announced his office completed audits of the Afton Hose Company Emergency Squad Town of Hampton Town of Hopewell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Averill Park No. 2 Fire District , Village of Goshen , Hortonville Fire District , Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department , City of Ogdensburg , Pulteney Volunteer Fire Department , … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced completed audits of the Averill Park No 2 FD Village of Goshen Hortonville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 31
… Gas Commodity 52020 Methane 52021 Natural Gas 52022 Propane (non-vehicle use) Gas 52025 Gas Transmission Heating … Commodity – Bio Oil Blend 52032 H&C Commodity – Chilled Water 52033 H&C Commodity – Coal 52034 H&C Commodity – Low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/31-accounting-utility-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The board did not review the treasurer’s records or bank statements for the majority of the audit period. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
… stormwater discharge from construction activities. SPDES permit holders have certain reporting responsibilities, depending on the permit type. For example, many are required to submit … Department has established procedures to ensure that SPDES permit requirements are met; however, some SPDES permit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantCollateral Loan/Pawn Brokers
… Pawn brokers, also known as collateral loan brokers, are required by law to file several forms with … before doing business. New Filing Fee: $5.00 Collateral Loan Broker’s Registration Statement Unclaimed Property Forms … Industry Specific Handbook - Pawn Brokers (Collateral Loan Brokers) Established Filings File an updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/collateral-loanpawn-brokersRipley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. The Board and District officials: Overestimated budgetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Milford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)
… the Milford Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … manage fund balance in accordance with statute. As of June 30, 2021, surplus fund balance exceeded the 4 percent … When the projected unused appropriated fund balance of $720,000 is added back, the recalculated surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/milford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-94Moravia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-2)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … did not have a sampling plan to identify all water outlets for sampling or exemption. District officials also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/moravia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-2Opinion 96-16
… of a town water district for the construction of a new town hall. This is in response to your letter concerning … excess proceeds from the sale for the construction of a new town hall if the town board submits a proposition on this … for general town purposes, such as the construction of a new town hall (see, also, e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… case. Further information on the case is available here . “Herb Friedman abused his position of trust to help steal … sooner or later this type of greed is exposed. The plea of Herb Friedman is another important step in holding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, was arrested for allegedly stealing over $92,000 from the … of the Durhamville Fire Department Kimberly Simchik was arrested for allegedly stealing over $92000 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000