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Opinion 92-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … among jurisdictions within the county ( cf ., e.g., Education Law, §6304[1][c]; Real Property Tax Law, §§804[1], …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26Use of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… our audit was to determine whether FFI tax money was spent in accordance with special act legislation, city charters or … against loss or damage by fire on property located in the State. The insurer will collect and remit the tax … had a process for administering FFI tax money, officials in Buffalo, Syracuse and Yonkers did not always use it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5Comptroller DiNapoli Announces $50 Million Toward Small Business Relief, Job Retention
… PPP loans being administered by Pursuit (formerly New York Business Development Corporation). Returns to the Fund will … be consistent with U.S. Treasury securities. “New York small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges that … of work,” DiNapoli said. “We’re doing what we can to help small businesses keep employees on their payroll, even if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-50-million-toward-small-business-relief-job-retentionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Dansville , Town of Moreau , New … Additionally, city officials did not perform internal audits or conduct assessments of internal controls as … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Dansville Town of Moreau New Hope …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… admitted to taking almost $40,000 in grant money to use for personal expenses, pay off credit card debt and make loan … procurement policy does not provide a clear method for procuring professional services. Auditors found the town … the town did not obtain the required number of quotes for 34 purchases totaling $59,426; a proposal for one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions … by less than 11,000. That brought the State’s job total to nearly 8.8 million, a cumulative increase of 881,000 since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020DiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… due to federal aid, better-than-projected tax revenues, and planned savings, according to a report released today by … The surplus could reach at least $4.5 billion if revenue and spending remain on their current tracks, according to … spending, enhance its rainy-day fund or retiree health benefits trust, or reduce future expenses in other ways. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusTown of Deposit - Budget Review (B4-14-22)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s proposed budget for … budget for the Town’s five funds totals $1,378,325 and is funded by estimated revenues of $134,785 and real property tax revenues of $1,243,540. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/07/town-deposit-budget-review-b4-14-22Opinion 97-1
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Powers and Duties (participation in … -- County Self-Insurance Plan (participation in by village housing authority) WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, §§62, 66, 71: A village housing authority is eligible to participate in a workers' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1XVI.4.B Tax Revenues – XVI. Financial Reporting
… report date. Assessment accruals are determined by using information obtained from the assessments receivable system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4b-tax-revenuesDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… New York City’s restaurant, retail and recreation (RRR) sectors … for example, that the money ran out quickly, leaving many restaurants across the nation unfunded. In New York state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… issued. City of Elmira – Audit Follow Up (Chemung County) A prior audit of the city found the council and city … In fact, the tax collector’s records were insufficient to determine whether she deposited money in a timely manner. … 1, 2018 and $17,068 as of December 4, 2019. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Oil Spill Fund Reaches New Agreements With St. Lawrence County
… "By working hand-in-hand with local government officials, my office can help turn contaminated property and abandoned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-oil-spill-fund-reaches-new-agreements-st-lawrence-countyTown of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 – Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments (2017M-233)
… appointed by the Town Supervisor. The Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 is located in the Town of Hempstead … Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/12/19/town-hempstead-industrial-development-agency-and-valleyDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… County stole more than $117,000 in public funds. The New York State Police yesterday arrested Margaret Bailey and … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kStatistical and Information
… Financial Data for Local Governments (1996 - 2012) [ Query Data ] - … on revenues, expenditures and debt for each municipality, school district, fire district and joint activity in the State. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-informationCampbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-16-6)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2006. Local Finance Law requires all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/13/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-16-6Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-232)
… Central School District is located in the Towns of Albion, Amboy, Hastings, Mexico, Orwell, Parish, Richland, West Monroe and Williamstown in Oswego County. The District, which operates two schools … the amount of the District’s unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with the Real Property Tax Law statutory limits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-15-21)
… proposed budget has underestimated the minimum required pension expenditure by $500,000. The County’s proposed 2015 … savings are not achieved. Increase the appropriation for pension expenditures. Pass a local law overriding the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/10/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-15-21Opinion 97-26
… of district); (authority to use equipment purchased for use within a zone of assessment in other areas of fire … public interest to establish the proposed zone(s), whether all the property, property owners and interested persons … is intended that the provisions of this subdivision shall apply, for example, so as to permit one rate of taxation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26