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Opinion 89-57
… (3) Permit the use of town highway machinery, snow and ice removal equipment, tools and equipment in or by any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57Opinion 96 - 11
… board motion in lieu of petition) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (submission of resolution for sale of real … town purpose (see also Town Law, §§81, 220; cf . 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-203, p 216). As a general rule, when real … St Comp No. 94-12, p 19; 1993 Opns St Comp No. 93-21, p 36; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-37, p 84). The method of sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11DiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… a thorough analysis of needed renovations, including a roof replacement. It also lacked a business plan for securing … the building is currently unrentable because of its bad roof and damage from vandalism. The authority is paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardNext Generation 911 Services
To determine if the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services DHSES is effectively overseeing the development and implementation of New York States Next Generation 911 plan and determine whether the Office of Information Technology Services ITS has controls in place to ensure that
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… Funds are raised primarily through the sale of distinctive license plates in support of the specific causes. More … begun to benefit from a voluntary $1 donation check-off on license applications. As the statutorily designated … statutes. As the following chart shows, the distinctive license plates and license application check-off box have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… requires DOL to maintain and annually update an online database (Catalogue of Funding) of WFD programs that provides … of Workforce Development (OWD) was created to oversee a Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process. The CFA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesTown of Brant – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-23)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Brant (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) financial records and reports, and did the Supervisor file the Annual Financial Report (AFR) with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/03/20/town-brant-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-23State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Projects (Follow-Up) (2024-F-19) Empire State Development (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development programs. ESD supports high-technology (high-tech) sectors—highly … Use Policy, for its IT assets and abide by Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). A prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced he has written to 10 of the largest greenhouse gas emitting companies held by the Fund, urging them to reduce emissions and address risks arising from climate … change. "Climate risk is one of the greatest threats to the state pension fund and its long-term investments," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsDiNapoli Calls for Transparency From Companies Regarding Affordability Concerns
… filed shareholder proposals with portfolio companies from credit card issuers to health care providers, to challenge … financially and that, in turn, is threatening long term shareholder value,” DiNapoli said. “The affordability … Decisions DiNapoli also filed shareholder proposals with insurance companies Humana Inc. and The Cigna Group, calling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-calls-transparency-companies-regarding-affordability-concernsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… and other requirements. By law, a village’s chief fiscal officer (CFO) is required to file an annual financial … office 60 to 120 days after the close of their fiscal year. The AFR must be made available to the public and … their AFR on time improved from 30% to 46% since 2019, the number of villages that did not file at all in 2023 grew from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesTown of Knox – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-30)
… report of examination was issued, took office in January 2026, subsequent to the audit period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/04/24/town-knox-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-30Town of Sodus – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-38)
… as that reports are complete and accurate. Furthermore, in light of a town board’s responsibility to oversee the … for the general fund and highway fund appropriations in fiscal year 2024 and provided essential services to the … financial records and reports for fiscal year 2024 in accordance with New York State (NYS) Town Law (Town Law). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/04/17/town-sodus-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-38Town of Fremont – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-29)
… We extended our observation of annual AFR filings forward to November 28, 2025, and back to fiscal year 2016. Understanding the Audit Area To help … removal and fire protection. Audit Summary The Board did not conduct or provide for an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/05/08/town-fremont-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-29Town of Greenville – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-41)
… We extended our observation of annual AFR filings forward to November 28, 2025, and back to fiscal year 2023. Understanding the Audit Area To help … improvement, and snow removal. Audit Summary The Board did not conduct or provide for an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/05/15/town-greenville-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-41Kerhonkson Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-124)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Kerhonkson Fire District (District) Board of Fire … – March 12, 2025. We extended our audit period to review the District’s 2008 through 2024 Annual Financial Report (AFR) filings as of March 12, 2025. Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire commissioners, responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/15/kerhonkson-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-124Town of Butternuts – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-24)
… Comptroller (OSC) as required? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – May 1, 2025 We extended our observation of annual AFR filings forward to November 28, 2025, and back to fiscal year 2019. … fund and highway fund appropriations in fiscal year 2024 and provided essential services to the public, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/05/29/town-butternuts-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-24East Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… that were not supported. Also, she did not record taking a lunch break on 297 of 315 days, resulting in overtime or … approved prior to employees working overtime and monitor lunch breaks. Develop and implement written procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mLakeland Central School District - Reserves Management (2019M-113)
… an analysis of the tax certiorari reserve fund balance to determine proper funding levels. Ensure the Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/19/lakeland-central-school-district-reserves-management-2019m-113