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DiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and monitor the city’s financial condition … Amsterdam’s unreserved fund balance fell from $3.4 million in 2007 to $620,000 in 2011, a decrease of 81 percent. The … Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingBaldwin Fire District - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-27)
… did not have adequate supporting documentation attached to the claims. Two commissioners purchased vacation packages, … even though they received meal per diem allowances prior to the trip. Key Recommendations Ensure that credit card … all personal expenses. Ensure that meals are not charged to District credit cards for individuals who receive per diem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/baldwin-fire-district-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-27VII.10.H Cash Advance Rollover – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Typically an agency will choose to transfer advance charges from an appropriation that is due … appropriate expenses prior to lapsing. Agencies who wish to transfer the charge for their advances from an old fiscal … Typically an agency will choose to transfer advance charges from an appropriation that is due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10h-cash-advance-rolloverOperational Advisory No. 33
… State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the guidance for the use of account codes 55203, Postage and 55220, Shipping. Account code 55220 which was previously … Shipping has been renamed to Shipping, Postage and Mail Services and should be used when shipping any type of package …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/33-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesOpinion 2006-10
… (charging back portion of salary of town engineer) -- Real Property (use of proceeds from lease of district … vital statistics); (town engineer) WATER IMPROVEMENTS -- Real Property (proceeds from the lease of) ZONING AND … constitute separate primary registration districts and are not part of a single combined district. TOWN LAW §§54, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10Opinion 98-10
… streets) -- Repairs (by town of village streets) -- Snow Removal (by town on village streets) VILLAGE LAW, §6-602; … taxes for town highway equipment and town highway snow removal and miscellaneous expenditures (see DuBois v Town of … taxes for town highway equipment and town highway snow removal and miscellaneous expenses, and separately agree to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-10Opinion 88-40
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … these officers and for making contributions for retirement, social security, health insurance, workers' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-40Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School – Procurement (2016M-406)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the School’s procurement practices for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/rochester-career-mentoring-charter-school-procurement-2016m-406Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Report 2017-S-78 ). Background … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followVischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2016M-245)
… 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. Background The Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company provides fire protection services for the Vischer Ferry Fire District in Saratoga County. The Company is … Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company Cash Disbursements 2016M245 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/10/28/vischer-ferry-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2016mDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… of state spending, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "On the positive, … budget retains more than $500 million in annual revenue by eliminating what would have been an automatic boost in the … of necessity," leaving very little time for review by legislators and the public. DiNapoli's report finds the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… They cause a loss of wildlife habitat, native plants, fish and animals as well as losses for farmers and industries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) … have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must take stronger action to meet the state’s clean energy goals, according to an audit released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… a fiscal control board and increased state aid, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … should be wary of moving forward. I urge city officials to continue their cautious fiscal approach and be vigilant when it comes to long-term financial planning.” “Since becoming Mayor, my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesOpinion 92-9
… WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Court or Other Tribunal" (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §72-o - … the volunteer "appears before a court" within the meaning of section 72-o. Therefore, it is our opinion that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9DiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… Aim High Childrens Services and the Hebrew Institute for the Deaf and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to outline the issues Business … The purpose of this section is to outline the issues Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Civil Service. As a result, Civil Service is due $453,029 in rebates. Department of Civil Service: New York State … ESD has provided millions of dollars to private companies in high-tech sectors with the goal of creating jobs and … and Maintenance (2020-F-14) (Follow-up) An audit issued in January 2019 found that, of the 51 projects that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the issues identified in the initial audit. Department of Health (DOH): Long Island Association for AIDS Care (LIAAC) (2017-BSE6-0) For the period of February 2014 … Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10) An initial audit released in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $70,042 were not adequately supported, and $62,903 in discretionary purchases did not follow any specific … did not ensure that credit card charges were reconciled in a timely manner and audited. Auditors reviewed 680 credit … were not provided to finance town and county operations in a timely manner. The tax collector did not remit taxes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits