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State Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… There are a total of 5,352 functioning dams in the state, with 861 of those owned or co-owned by local governments. … of flooding in New York are clear," said DiNapoli. "As with the impact of severe storms, the breach of a large dam … consequences for residents, municipalities and the state. With increased danger due to aging infrastructure, weather …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsOpinion 2000-19
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … the installation of a handicapped accessible elevator. In order to ensure that foreign fire insurance tax monies are used exclusively for the purposes set forth in the special act governing the association, however, if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-19Psychotherapeutic Evaluational Programs, Inc. dba Parsons Preschool – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… on fixed fees. Parsons collaborates with the North Side School (North Side) to offer SCIS classes. In addition, North … and a Toddler-Preschool program. During the 2014-15 school year, Parsons served about 400 students. Key Findings … opinions on Parsons’ financial statements because the school was suffering recurring losses from operations and had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/16/psychotherapeutic-evaluational-programs-inc-dba-parsons-preschool-compliance-reimbursableState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… by the County Clerks (County DMVs). A prior audit, issued in October 2023, found that some offices were not using … by the Plan. Auditors also determined that, due to gaps in the law, DMV did not have sufficient authority to enforce … DMV offices. DMV officials made some progress in addressing the five recommendations in the initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… County District Attorney Crawford and Superintendent James for their partnership in fighting public corruption and … through the investigation, indictment, and in preparation for trial,” Crawford said. “As public officials ourselves, we … result to this case — holding Bridget Brown accountable for her betrayal of the public trust when she used her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyState Agencies Bulletin No. 835
… employees’ salaries and the processing of necessary salary corrections. Affected Employees Non-Statutory … the 2007-2011 CSEA agreement, OSC is issuing instructions for the revised method of calculating salaries for affected employees retroactive to April 1, 2003. This revised method is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/835-revised-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… Island is equipped with the data necessary to advocate for needed resources to address the myriad challenges we … benefit from. Thank you to Comptroller DiNapoli's office for conducting this report and bringing to light all of the … last few years across various sectors - and the potential for further job creation on the horizon. But these numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressXII.6.I Paying a Non-State Employee – XII. Expenditures
… to the State. Paying non-employee travel Paying expenses for employment interviews Paying expenses of non-salaried … rather than an employee, disadvantages the worker in that: For income tax purposes, the worker may be required to report … councils, etc., established by law who serve without salary. They are entitled to reimbursement of actual expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6i-paying-non-state-employeeOpinion 88-14
… 2222, 2223, 2224: Unclaimed property held by a sheriff for a county prisoner should be placed in the county's trust and agency fund for six years, subject to claim, and then transferred to the … belonging to another person may apply to the Supreme Court for an order declaring the property abandoned and directing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14State Agencies Bulletin No. 2054
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information for processing the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Firearms Training … process a transaction on the Additional Pay page with a retroactive End Date, transactions for the 2019-2020 and … and Safety Incentive Program Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes and must be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2054-2019-2020-and-2020-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-firearmsState Agencies Bulletin No. 835.1
… Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 835 . Purpose: To provide agencies with information and procedures regarding … Non-Statutory employees represented by CSEA who move to a graded position in any bargaining unit effective on or after April 1, 2003. Background: Pursuant to Chapter 103 of the Laws of 2005 which amends Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/8351-new-promotion-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilTown of Athens - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-41)
… payments totaling $774,127 during the first three weeks of January 2016 but remitted these collections to the … timeframes. Clerk fees collected during five months of our audit period totaling $11,179 were deposited from … they planned to initiate corrective action. … Town of Athens Town ClerkTax Collector 2018M41 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-athens-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-41Kenmore Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2017M-157)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Authority’s recovery fund and … The Kenmore Housing Authority is located in the Village of Kenmore in Erie County. The Authority, which is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/01/26/kenmore-housing-authority-selected-financial-operations-2017m-157Starpoint Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-266)
… The Starpoint Central School District is located in the Towns of Cambria, Lockport, Pendleton, Wheatfield and Royalton in Niagara County. The District, which operates four schools … The Board has consistently overestimated appropriations in its adopted budgets. The District maintained an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/starpoint-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-266Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-13-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year … reasonable. Background The Village of Hempstead, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling $4.2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general and water funds as of May 31, 2005. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/24/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-13-13Henry Johnson Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2023M-32)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Henry Johnson Charter School (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials ensured tuition billings to school districts were adequately supported and collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/06/16/henry-johnson-charter-school-resident-tuition-billings-and-collectionsVII.10.I Closing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… When the need for a Cash Advance ceases, the agency is required to return … to Financial Operations REV. 10/11/2018 … When the need for a Cash Advance ceases the agency is required to return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10i-closing-cash-advanceCamden Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-51)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $51.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/camden-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-51Clymer Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-187)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2012 through April 1, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $10.2 … Unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory limit for the 2012-13 through 2014-15 fiscal years. Two of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/clymer-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-187Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-78
… Purpose To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2016 RRSU LLS payment and provide instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-78-april-2016-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sum