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DiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, hospitals, hotels, … A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… procured without a competitive bid as required by district policy. Due to the District’s inconsistent purchasing policies, officials do not have clear guidelines to follow when making purchases and therefore, … as of June 30, 2018. Whitehall Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (Washington County) The district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Community Library – Claims Processing (2015M-28)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the adequacy of the Library’s internal controls over claims processing for … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the adequacy of the Librarys internal controls over claims processing for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-community-library-claims-processing-2015m-28Opinion 94-25
… FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (service credit for attending meetings of groups within a fire department or fire company) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §217(c)(v): Section 217(c)(v) … year of firefighting service under a service award program for attendance at "meetings" of an emergency rescue and first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City (2022-S-46) The Mitchell-Lama Housing program … the initial recommendations. Department of Civil Service – New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Corrections and Community Supervision DOCCS for sewer services. The town also charged sewer district users more … Haverstraw – Summer Program (Rockland County) The program coordinator, who deposited receipts for the 2018 program, did … In addition, cash was not deposited for as many as 93 days after being collected. Find out how your government money is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… of $5.3 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report on IDAs released by State Comptroller Thomas P. … encouraging improvements in IDA procedures and reporting. Annual Report Performance of Industrial Development Agencies … of $53 billion from the prior year according to an annual report on IDAs released by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportOpinion 88-54
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … Law, §4.26; also see McKinney's Statutes, §§41, 43). Therefore, it is our opinion a town board resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54About the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… elected or appointed officials who are paid per diem (per call, case, meeting, etc.), how do you determine the number … elected or appointed officials who are paid per diem (per call, case, meeting, etc.), how do you determine the number … either: Keep track of the time spent on each individual call, case, meeting, etc. and submit a time sheet for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionOpinion 98-23
… of maximum speed limits in villages) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Villages (designation of twenty-five m.p.h. zones) VILLAGE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1600, 1643; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, … A village may not, pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1643 or by local law, impose a village-wide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-23DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter
… collections totaled $5.83 billion in the second calendar quarter (April-June) of 2024, an increase of 2.2%, or $127 million, compared to the same quarter last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … collections totaled $583 billion in the second calendar quarter AprilJune of 2024 an increase of 22 or $127 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-22-second-quarterLivonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-97-F)
… – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Livonia Joint Fire District’s (District) progress, as of September 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Livonia Joint Fire Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/01/livonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-97-fDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… Local government sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … April of last year. “While local sales tax collections in April were strong throughout most of the state, the … Local government sales tax collections grew by 157 in April compared to the same month in 2021 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… review of significant findings. Report on suspected fraud, waste or abuse, or significant internal control findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateUnder Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents … homes were properly reduced by Medicaid recipients' net available monthly income. Many Medicaid nursing home … cost of their nursing home care. This is referred to as net available monthly income (NAMI). New York's 58 localities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the district could have saved $3,800 if it had purchased propane at state contract prices. Auditors also determined … and unused appropriated fund balances in the general, water and sewer funds. In addition, the board maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Officials did not establish non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of school district taxpayers. The … three school years, the board approved Wayne Highlands NRT rates that were less than the New York State Education … District officials improperly restricted more than $1.6 million in the debt reserve fund. Workers’ compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Inc. (Kids in Action) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and … and the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual (CFR Manual). The audit covered expenses reported on Kids in Action’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/04/kids-action-long-island-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… exceeded estimated revenues by an average of $147,251 (81%) and $99,605 (29%) in the general and highway funds, … funds. Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (Monroe County) The board and district officials did not always seek competition for professional services. As a result, officials cannot assure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsTown of Babylon – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Selected Town Operations (2013M-115)
… end of each fiscal year, and no interest was paid on these temporary loans as required by law. The Town paid $203,848 in … budgets that are structurally balanced. Authorize all temporary advances in the same manner that it authorizes budget transfers. Ensure that all temporary advances are repaid by the end of each fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-babylon-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-selected-town-operations