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Opinion 90-35
… bid the purchase of that commodity unless an exception to competitive bidding requirements is applicable. We are in … of your letter asking what monetary threshold applies to the purchase of fuel oil by a fire district. You state … by act of the Legislature or by local law adopted prior to September 1, 1953, all purchase contracts involving an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-35Upper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Upper Jay Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … which hindered its ability to monitor financial operations and increased the risk that improper claims could be paid. … The Board, as a whole, did not audit and approve claims for 57 check disbursements totaling $37,561 before payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/upper-jay-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-24Introduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The audit of claims or vouchers (the terms are used interchangeably in … of local governments and school districts. 1 Office of the New York State Comptroller audit reports are available at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionOpinion 94-14
… real and personal properties located within the state of New York and within or partially within and partially outside … and completed, then further financial assistance for new projects, even if related to the original projects, in … of the earlier authorized projects, as modified, or is for new projects, is a question of fact. If the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-14Monticello Joint Fire District – Fiscal Operations (2017M-80)
… budgets that contributed to the growth of total fund balance by 21 percent between 2014 and 2016 (to $1.6 … District officials have not established the levels of fund balance to be maintained or thresholds for reserves. Although … known future needs in actual expenditures. Develop a fund balance policy that establishes the levels of fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/14/monticello-joint-fire-district-fiscal-operations-2017m-80DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 1 and 2 Members
Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan ERS Tier 1 2 Article 14B Sections 551 552 553 Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1840/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditList of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress
List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress for 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2024/pdf/2024-munis-stressed.pdfDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… year and nearly $120 million below projections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by State … has offset the lost revenue. With recent concerns relating to the pace of economic growth, both revenue and spending … latest projection and $1.8 billion lower than last May 31. To access the monthly cash report for additional detail, go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportOpinion 2000-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … by law and is otherwise sufficient; (b) whether all the property and property owners within the proposed district or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-3Fishers Island Waste Management District -- Purchasing (2015M-292)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing … Island Waste Management District is located in the Town of Southold in Suffolk County. The District, which is a district corporation of the State and is distinct and separate from the Town, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/fishers-island-waste-management-district-purchasing-2015m-292Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… service providers are taking full advantage of the New York Employment Service System (NYESS) and the Ticket to … working-age adults (ages 21–64) with a disability in New York State. The employment rate of working-age adults …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… New York State Comptroller DiNapoli today released an economic profile of the Mid-Hudson region. The region’s proximity to New York … school districts are encountering stress according to the latest scores. The percentage of the population over 65 has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionLaurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
… whether the Laurens Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls … The Board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. As of June 30, 2020, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/02/laurens-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-43Village of Arkport - Information Technology (2019M-203)
… Enter into a written agreement with the IT vendor for services provided to the Village. Provide IT security … computing environment, and stipulate who is responsible for monitoring all IT policies. Enter into a professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/17/village-arkport-information-technology-2019m-203Clarence Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-297)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Clarence, in Erie County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/11/04/clarence-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-297Bainbridge Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-252)
… activities, the Board did not provide for an annual audit of these records. Key Recommendation Provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. District officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/02/08/bainbridge-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-252Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Fines Related to … regarding the nearly 1 million regulated apartments in New York State. Our audit focused on harassment and … cases. Harassment cases are scheduled for mediation conferences for resolution after the harassment complaint is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followChildren’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by Children’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation (CUTE) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … on CUTE’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 and certain costs reported on its CFRs for the two fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/15/childrens-unit-treatment-and-evaluation-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEducators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
… (SED) and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) under grant contracts for the period July 1, 2002 … submitted periodic expenditure reports to SED and OCFS. We reviewed claims amounting to $1.8 million, out of … four administered by SED and three administered by OCFS. We found that Educators could not support or justify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-follow