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Opinion 99-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (authorizing tax exemption) REAL PROPERTY … by or on behalf of a county, city, town, village or school district for municipal or school district purposes" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Comptroller DiNapoli, Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYU Director of Finance for Major Fraud
… Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the guilty plea of CINDY TAPPE, 57, for orchestrating an approximately $3.5 … Center”) to divert approximately $3.5 million intended for minority and women owned businesses. She ultimately routed … After conducting an investigation, the Comptroller’s Division of Investigations referred the case to the Manhattan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyu-director-finance-major-fraudDirect Deposit Program
… Direct Deposit . Follow steps to update your bank account number and routing number. Be sure the account number and … NYSLRS 110 State St Albany, NY 12244-0001 Ask Your Bank to Fax Your Changes If you are changing account numbers but not changing banks, your bank can fax your direct deposit changes to 518-473-5323. If your bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… of Transportation (DOT). The audit, the second in a series on AI Use in New York Government, follows a 2023 audit of New … problem with the AI Policy is that it leaves agencies free to determine what is, or is not, responsible use of AI. … vision (i.e., that gathers information from digital images) and making recommendations based on that data to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… with the Law and State Regulations. For example, the DOE does not require School Safety Plans to be submitted within … safety training for staff and students. While the DOE does not conduct shelter-in-place drills and correctly states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsSmithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… 28, 2015. Background The Smithfield Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Smithfield in Madison County. The District, which is governed by an … the exception of those that are allowed by law to be paid in advance. … Smithfield Fire District Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113Generic PINs
… 10 unique personal identification numbers (PINs) for the regional and central offices. Last year, DEC made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-16-19)
… the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings The County does not have a plan for reducing the general fund’s outstanding deficit. The 2017 proposed budget does not include potential increased salary costs that may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/14/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-16-19Oswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… foster students receiving educational services and bill their school districts for those services. The District did not bill and collect about $237,000 in reimbursement for … to school districts of origin in a timely manner. Bill or rebill the appropriate school districts for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-fosterTown of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s … or alternate documentation. Internal controls over IT do not adequately protect electronic data. The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223Comptroller 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-auditsOverlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… in financing local government operations. What information does the Tax Levies Detail table present, and how can it be … allow the user to do regional analyses. What information does the Tax Rates table present, and how can it be used? The … and special districts as applicable.) What information does the School District - Component Tax Data table present, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year … reasonable. Background The County of Rockland is located in the downstate area and is bordered by Orange, Putnam and … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable, except for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24Jefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… Reconcile the District’s accounting records to the bank statements monthly and follow up on any differences. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… six members. Expenditures for 2013 were approximately $3.3 million. Key Findings The Board does not require the City to … the accuracy of the four percent administrative service charge to the Town. … City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Town of Galen – Financial Management (2014M-341)
… $1.5 million. Key Findings The Town did not properly account for reserves within the operating funds that financed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-galen-financial-management-2014m-341True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – Contract Management (2014M-073)
… the Board of Trustees’ oversight of management contracts for the period July 1, 2011 through August 13, 2013. … Background The True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School, located in the City of Rochester, is governed by the … organization (CMO) for overall financial management and bookkeeping services. The School was established under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/07/11/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-contract-management-2014mCompliance With Navigation Law
… risks and proactively mitigate them. For example: Parks does not have a structured process for communicating and … resources – and other areas inadequately covered. Parks does not verify Activity Report data submitted by local law enforcement, nor does it ensure that all entities consistently submit Activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawNew Customer-Focused Subway Metrics
… the goals, easily understood, and straightforward. Transit does not disclose the significant assumptions made during its … However, Transit’s automated fare collection system does not require customers to swipe out of the system, so Transit does not know where and when each customer’s trip ends. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/new-customer-focused-subway-metricsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-357
… portion of a scholarship paid to a nonresident alien which does not constitute a qualified scholarship (i.e. … in a SCL company no action is required. If the student does not have a record in PayServ, the agency must process a … record has been created and terminated. If the student does not have a valid Social Security Number (SSN), the SSN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-357-suny-nra-sevis-fee-reimbursement