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Opinion 89-33
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (necessity to pre-audit … Village Law pertains to the audit and payment of claims in a village. Section 5-524(2) provides, in pertinent part, as follows: In a village which has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-33State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of Town of Geneseo , Monticello Joint Fire District and the Town of Orchard Park . "In … excessive fund balance in various funds. Monticello Joint Fire District – Fiscal Operations ( Sullivan County) … his office completed audits of Town of Geneseo Monticello Joint Fire District and the Town of Orchard Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Sentenced for $101K Theft From the Department
… Fire Department, was sentenced to four months of weekends in the Wayne County Jail and five years of probation for … He was also ordered to pay a total of $101,394.50 in restitution. “William Storrs abused the trust of the … was sworn to serve and protect by stealing over $100,000 in fire department funds for his own profit,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-sentenced-101k-theft-departmentDue Dates for Your ROA – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Begins Complete Your ROA By Submit Your ROA By January 1, 2026* May 30, 2026 June 29, 2026 April 1, 2026 August 28, 2026 September 27, 2026 July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/due-dates-your-roaOpinion 93-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY ATTORNEY -- Assistant (entitlement to salary fixed for county attorney in the event of a vacancy) COUNTY CLERK -- Deputy (entitlement to salary fixed for clerk in the event of a vacancy) COUNTY TREASURER -- Deputy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… interim financial reports and issue audited statements. In addition, they did not have financial information … how their money is being spent and that it is being spent in a fiscally responsible way.” The audit found the city did … to cover unanticipated expenditures or revenue shortfalls. In addition, the audit found the Mount Vernon City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and Carl Emmons Sr., Chris Emmons’ father and a volunteer firefighter, for … to the fire company. Chris Emmons’ father, Carl Emmons Sr., was also involved in running Hannibal Kartway and had … auditors at the end of October 2022, Carl Emmons Sr. closed the Kartway bank account and transferred the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedXII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… to vendors and payees. Business Units play a vital role in helping New York State comply with these IRS requirements … IRS Business Units must consider the following information in determining if a payment is subject to IRS reporting. What … to reporting include the following types of payments in aggregate amounts of $600 or more during a single calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsLong Beach City School District – Financial Management (2023M-147)
… balance and did not present the District’s spending plans in a transparent manner. While real property tax levies … since 2020-21, the District’s budgeting practices resulted in tax levies being higher than necessary. The Board and … fund balance that exceeded the statutory 4 percent limit in three of the four years reviewed by as much as 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/long-beach-city-school-district-financial-management-2023m-147Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up) (2023-F-39)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2021-S-37).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f39.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (Follow-Up) (2025-F-24)
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (Report 2024-S-12).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-25f24.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1930
… including ERAP activities. To facilitate tracking in the NYS Payroll System (PayServ), new Earnings Codes have been created. The tracking of these expenditures in PayServ is separate from tracking employee time and … by employees prior to commencement of work, as specified in the following table: Emergency Rental Assistance Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1930-processing-payments-activities-related-eligibility-determinationsVillage of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)
… 14, 2015. Background The Village of Hunter is located in the Town of Hunter in Greene County. The Village, which has approximately 500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-hunter-cash-receipts-and-board-oversight-2015m-254Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Goshen , Town of Hague and Seaford Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … records maintained at the department did not match those in the town payroll register. Town of Hague – Departmental … under the LOSAP point system were accurate and complete. In addition, three volunteer firefighters, who are also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Field of Dreams, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-2)
To determine whether the costs reported by Field of Dreams, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the Consolidated Fiscal ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s2.pdfOversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee
… services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. In February 2011, DHS contracted with BRC, a City-based … years ended June 30, 2019, BRC claimed $23.6 million in reimbursable expenses for the contract. DHS is responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-contract-expenditures-bowery-residents-committeeMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease
… renal disease who were eligible for, but not enrolled in, Medicare. The audit covered the period January 1, 2010 … End stage renal disease (ESRD) is a medical condition in which a person has permanent kidney failure and requires … When Medicaid recipients with ESRD are also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare becomes the primary insurer (payer) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-diseaseSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT … ITS is charged with ensuring proper controls are in place to protect the vast amount of personal data stored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemOpinion 89-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … the members of the board of assessment review compensation in excess of their salaries for meeting twice in one year to hear complaints in relation to assessments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7Use of State Appropriations
… requirements, including the need to leverage the appropriations with funds from other sources. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriations