Search
Opinion 89-29
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (authority of village … exchange property with a federal agency) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h; VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): A village may acquire a … property rather than an outright sale of its land. This is in reply to your letter in which you ask whether, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Medicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… jointly funded by the federal government and the states; in New York, counties and the City of New York also make … the state with a 90 percent FMAP for these individuals. In SFY 2025, federal Medicaid spending totaled $69.2 billion … the Division of the Budget (DOB) to grow to $133.7 billion in SFY 2029, of which $73.1 billion is expected to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaidSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
Determine whether the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Local Development Corporation (LDC) officials ensured disbursements were properly authorized, supported and for valid purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/st-lawrence-county-ida-ldc-2021-174.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Slows in 2016
… collections across New York state only grew 1.7 percent in the first six months of 2016, according to a report … P. DiNapoli. Overall, growth slowed from 2.6 percent in the first quarter to 0.8 percent in the second quarter. “While statewide sales tax revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-slows-2016Westchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are 3 and 4 years of age. WARC is reimbursed for these services through rates … included: $6,416 in personal service costs, consisting of $1,723 in bonus payment to the Executive Director and … $13,294 in other than personal service costs, consisting of $4,094 in staff awards; $5,638 in incorrectly allocated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/westchester-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… would have realized revenues totaling $13,319 — 50% of the reimbursement. Greenwich Central School District – … with the district. New Lebanon Central School District – Network User Accounts (Columbia County) Officials did not … were communicated confidentially to officials. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Orange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… Background Orange County Community College is located in Orange County. The College, which has two campuses and … that competitive bids or competitive offers are awarded in accordance with GML. Establish written procedures for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialNYSARC, Inc. – Rockland County Chapter – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-50)
To determine whether the costs reported by NYSARC Rockland on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s RCM and the CFR Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s50.pdfWestchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-27)
To determine whether the costs reported by Westchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s27.pdfSocial Adult Day Services
… Purpose To determine whether State agencies, particularly the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesNYSARC, Inc. – Rockland County Chapter – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… covered expenses reported on NYSARC Rockland’s 2020 and 2021 CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. About the Program NYSARC Rockland is a not-for-profit … reported on CFRs. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, NYSARC Rockland served 104 students with disabilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/nysarc-inc-rockland-county-chapter-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Saratoga Springs City School … County) District officials did not always procure goods and services according to policy requirements or maintain … also did not maintain contract pricing documentation for 13 contracts totaling $471,156 or safeguard the purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2More State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is … trends, seeing growth in both the number of farms and in farmland in some counties. Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsTupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the … Inc. provides fire protection to the Town and Village of Tupper Lake and the Town of Santa Clara, in Franklin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardTown of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management … 1, 2011, through February 29, 2012. Background The Town of Northampton is located in Fulton County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-269.1
… instructions for employees who work an alternate work schedule This Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin 269 Purpose: To inform State University of New York (SUNY) agencies of the implementation of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-2691-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-unitedFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (Follow-Up)
… of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Facility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to … State Commission of Correction (Commission) is responsible for oversight of all 511 correctional facilities throughout … if the Commission was fulfilling its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievances-followDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… Mary Rain and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and partnership with my staff to bring … a Class D felony, and official misconduct, a misdemeanor, for crimes dating back to 2011. As tax collector, Sheppard is … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hotels and Motels … Assistance (OTDA) has assigned responsibility for the inspection of hotels and motels housing the homeless to local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followThe Child Study Center of New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on CSC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background CSC, a not-for-profit organization located in Jericho, New York, is … are between three and five years of age. CSC is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/child-study-center-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual