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DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion
… the same period in the previous fiscal year, according to the monthly State Cash Report released today by New York … P. DiNapoli. “Revenues are down and New York continues to withhold billions of dollars in spending due to the fiscal impact of the coronavirus pandemic,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billionFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… of the New York Field Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and George P. Beach II, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a … on various factors such as employee wages, level of risk for each job classification and your experience rating. You … to determine the job classification and salary allocations for workers' compensation purposes). If your audit indicates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsOpinion 97-5
… AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (imposition of assessment for construction of private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- … -- Powers and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A village … road leading from a village street into property of a not-for-profit corporation, with the costs assessed against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Comptroller 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-auditsTown of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… adequate oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2010, through March 31, 2012. … four councilpersons. Budgeted appropriations were $955,411 for 2011 and $954,272 for 2012. Key Findings The Supervisor has not fulfilled even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… Village’s annual financial report with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Implement compensating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1IX.12.C State Responsibility – IX. Federal Grants
… state agencies. However, on rare occasion inefficient cash management practices by one or more state agencies may … for purposes of identifying opportunities to improve state cash management practices and reduce such liabilities. In … to work closely with OSC and DOB in addressing any agency cash management weaknesses identified. State interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12c-state-responsibilityTown of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… and fund balance available for appropriation. Monitor actual results of Town operations against budget estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… former employee of the Town of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than … 2021. “Mr. Johnson callously exploited his mother’s death to line his own pockets,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli . … Johnson to pay restitution in the amount of $56,411. He is due back in court on Dec. 10, 2024. … New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyVillage of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… steps to recover any misappropriated moneys and assets from the Clerk-Treasurer. Consult with the former Village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331State Agencies Bulletin No. 266
… Cashing of Paychecks The current State policy regarding when paychecks may be presented for payment remains the same; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/266-bank-account-change-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. … were seven old cases recorded in the accounting system dating back to the 1990s, with outstanding held bail and … reports was inadequate. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 89-41
… set forth in General Municipal Law, §216(1) which provides as follows: Upon the affirmative vote of at least sixty … governing board of the political subdivision of the state, as defined in [Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law, §3(10)], … construction that statutes should not be construed so as to render them ineffective (McKinney's Statutes, §144). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Opinion 2002-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (contract for provision of services by … to private individuals who voluntarily assist the town in coordinating volunteers from not-for-profit organizations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… government. The bottom line is that we must change the old ways of raising money in Albany. It’s time for New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsTown of Sempronius – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2023M-66)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/sempronius-town-2023-66.pdfTown of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2020M-102)
Determine whether the Town of Owasco (Town) Town Assessor (Assessor) properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/owasco-2020-102.pdfUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-153
… processing of the 2009 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes. Background In accordance with the Internal … legal service benefits be considered as reportable income for each covered employee. Therefore, the value of this … will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2009 calendar year for employees in a status of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-153-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… receipted, entered into the Court’s records, and reported. With the assistance of the court clerk, review and analyze …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243