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Opinion 91-33
… on a monthly basis not later than ten days after the last day of each month. This sentence, by its specific terms, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-33DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… and paid herself an additional, illegal salary. Lisa Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, pleaded guilty today to grand … Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Stone confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben County … fire district money was not properly safeguarded, allowing Stone to steal $9,224. She wrote herself extra salary checks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… between 2019 and 2021 to 41.6 percent, and they were the only age group where the unemployment rate continued to rise … percent, seasonally adjusted), while the nation’s rate is only one-tenth of a point higher (3.6 percent compared to 3.5 … than for females between 2019 and 2020 (2.5 points versus only 0.9 points), and male workers drove the drop in overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… of $13,487 for every resident in the state, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … outside the traditional checks and balances that apply to state agencies,” DiNapoli said. “Some of these entities … eight interstate or international authorities, according to DiNapoli’s report. Public authorities generally are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityOpinion 90-12
… an attorney, does not apply to court orders submitted to a county treasurer under CPLR 2607 for the payment out of moneys paid into court. CPLR 2607 requires a copy of the court order to be certified by the clerk of … intended for some useful purpose ( Travelers' Ins. Co. v Louis Padula Co. , 224 NY 397, reh den 225 NY 638; Anderson v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… As a result, the general fund realized operating deficits in four of the five years and general fund balance declined from $61,710 to $3,491. In addition, the board did not properly authorize a local law … spending, the state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… incidents for calendar year 2012, including 374 incidents (52 percent) that reportedly took place in New York City. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state’s cities will be capped at 2%, the same as last … in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also … Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the states cities will be capped at 2 the same as last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearHunter-Tannersville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-376)
… was to assess the School District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background … five elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year were $13.9 million. Key Findings … if necessary, to identify the use of other funding sources for District operations if these moneys are no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-376Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of the Department of Labor’s implementation of the recommendation made in our initial report, Assessment … To determine the extent of the Department of Labors implementation of the recommendation made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followEmpire BlueCross – Controls Over Payments for Special Items (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Payments for Special Items (Report 2016-S-57 ). About the Program The New York State … of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Controls Over Payments for Special Items 2016S57 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/empire-bluecross-controls-over-payments-special-items-followEscalation – Article 14 Benefits
… each April at a rate equal to the increase or decrease in the cost-of-living index or 3 percent, whichever is less. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/escalationOverlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… Property Tax Rates and Levies Frequently Asked Questions: What information is in the Overlapping Real Property Tax … taxes play in financing local government operations. What information does the Tax Levies Detail table present, … levied at the city, town, and village levels for county, municipal (city, town, and village), fire, special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsTown of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… issuance costs of $8,150 and interest costs of $15,077 on this unneeded debt. The Town did not need to issue a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District’s (District) financial … it has a broad spectrum of legal powers to accomplish its mission, including the authority to build and operate … projects because of funding limitations, including one project that had been mandated by the Federal Energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1358
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2014 SSU … Unit 21 who are covered under Appendix D are eligible to receive the 2014 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance … work more than 520 hours in a fiscal year, are eligible to receive one-quarter (1/4) of the $1075 allowance (rounded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1358-2014-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestWarren County Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-102-F)
… with the Warren County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to provide the day-to-day management of the Corporation’s revolving loan program. The EDC is a 501(c)(3) organization and is managed by a President who is an employee of the EDC. For the purpose of managing the Corporation’s day to day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/03/28/warren-county-local-development-corporation-audit-follow-2021m-102-fSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Security Over Electronic Protected Health Information (2014-S-67). Background Our initial audit … security program to protect the electronic protected health information (ePHI) it creates, receives, maintains, or … had taken many steps to safeguard its ePHI and meet Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … on July 19, 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1424
… vehicle and chauffeur services in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year 2015. Affected … (3) years. Cost of any Charges Incurred During Personal Usage Officers and employees who are permitted to utilize … for the costs of any charges incurred during any personal usage. These charges may include tolls paid with EZ Pass …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1424-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided