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Debt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… over the next five years, declining to $4 billion in SFY 2025-26. For the second year in a row, the SFY 2021-22 … Receivable Corporation, which was refunded by the DASNY in June 2021, making it State-Supported debt. New York issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtOpinion 2002-4
… VIII, §1 prohibits municipalities from giving or loaning money to or in aid of any individual or private corporation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4Town of Allen – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-120)
… $3,000 within three business days of being collected for total daily aggregate collections exceeding $250, as … Town Board (Board) to determine whether all collections for culvert pipe sales were properly recorded, reported and remitted to the Supervisor for deposit. Recommendations The audit report includes eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/02/14/town-allen-town-clerk-collections-2024m-120Industrial Development Agencies in New York State
… Agencies (IDAs) to support economic development in New York. An IDA is a type of public benefit corporation that … exemptions. Below is an interactive map developed by the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) that displays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/industrial-development-agencies-new-york-stateBaldwinsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-65)
… to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. … Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $99 … requirements. Develop and adopt a multiyear financial plan for a three- to five- year period that addresses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/baldwinsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-65DiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… IDAs are tasked with generating economic development and job creation, but it can be difficult for taxpayers to follow the costs and benefits of these activities," DiNapoli said. "Our annual report tracks IDA performance and shows the costs associated with their decisions. Now, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… 19 million acres of forest, which provide many public benefits, including clean air and water, carbon storage, forest products (e.g., timber), jobs, scenic beauty, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Of the 19 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followOpinion 90-53
… (authority to contract out functions of village road commissioner) -- Permissible Functions (discretionary … Contractor (authority to contract out functions of village road commissioner) FEES -- Retention of (by independent … also Fox v Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society , 165 NY 517). A municipality, however, may retain consultants to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53Opinion 88-71
… arising from nonpayment of water rents to compromise a claim) CLAIMS -- Compromise or Settlement of (waiver of … rents in the context of compromising a claim asserted by the property owner relative to the accuracy of his water bill. This is in reply to your letter concerning the waiver of penalty charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Town of New Hudson – Tax Collection (2021M-2)
Determine whether the Town of New Hudson (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted real property tax collections in a timely and accurate manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/new-hudson-2021-2.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… services or professional services or ensure no conflicts of interest existed. Auditors found no competition was sought … or written quotes were not always obtained when goods and services were procured. Auditors also found 23 purchases … company for about 10 years. City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $24,239 that they should have. Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (Dutchess County) District officials did not ensure all employee payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, monitored, … the board did not provide adequate oversight, segregate payroll duties or develop compensating controls or develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsReporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… estimated to generate $500,000 of tax revenue in the first year and up to $2.9 million of tax revenue in the fifth year. The City Administrative Code authorized Finance to issue penalties in each year since 1986 for non-filers or for the late or inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followTown of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over selected … January 1, 2011, to October 22, 2012. Background The Town of Dover is located in Dutchess County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139DiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… cost of labor negotiations casts a shadow of uncertainty on the city’s finances. “While strong economic growth has … with ongoing structural deficits and labor contracts that have remained unsettled for far too long,” DiNapoli said. … and after-school programs should be expanded, they have yet to reach a funding agreement. More will be known …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… Among these, 30 percent were Hispanic, 27 percent were White, 20 percent were Black and 18 percent were Asian. … to the OTDA’s website, although a number of instructional videos were still dated prior to the launch of the … Brooklyn. All five of these neighborhoods are majority non-White and have lower rates of college education than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2164
… in this bulletin. As part of OSC’s annual uncashed payroll check outreach, any paychecks issued in 2022 that are … on the employee’s 2023 W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). NYS payroll checks or direct deposits stopped or reversed with no … for AC-230 processing, agencies are reminded that payroll checks must not be held or returned to OSC if either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2164-schedule-submitting-2023-year-end-returned-checksDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits … $894,000 contract with Swank Motion Pictures Inc. for a public performance license to show motion pictures at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014Village of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… funded mainly from real property taxes, State aid and non-property tax distributions. Key Findings We found … expenditures of $89,500 for increased water costs and major flood damage. Because the Village has a very small … of this magnitude other than to hope that it might get some revenue source, like Federal or State aid, if there was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Clerk’s office and the … Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Argyle is located in … Findings The previous Clerk used the Town’s credit card to charge personal items totaling $8,347, did not deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231