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Opinion 92-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts for rental of room owned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-221)
… into his custody. Key Finding The records maintained by the County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court were up-to-date and … abandoned property to the State Comptroller as prescribed by statute. Key Recommendation There were no recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-221Orange County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-225)
… into her custody. Key Finding The records maintained by the County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court were up-to-date and … abandoned property to the State Comptroller as prescribed by statute. Key Recommendation There were no recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/orange-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-225Opinion 91-33
… provided herein, the county treasurer, or, in the City of New York, the commissioner of finance, shall be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-33Chautauqua County – Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-1)
… 90 actions totaling $4,405 that improperly remained in the Director of Finance’s custody that should have been … deemed abandoned property is paid to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. The County Clerk should maintain a court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/04/24/chautauqua-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-1DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… during an audit of the Town of Marion Court Fund, which found court fees were not always being deposited. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesOpinion 91-46
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … , 57 NY2d 522, 457 NYS2d 434, holding that the district attorney may no longer be considered as a "state officer" for … in 1952 to supersede the former law, provided even greater power in county governments over those essentially county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46Saratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… and monitor court order restitution obligations. 12 of the 30 restitution orders we reviewed had uncollected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12Court Facilities Aid and Assistance Program (2019-S-4)
To determine if the Office of Court Administration (OCA) is ensuring court facility aid and assistance programs are being used for only eligible expenses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s4.pdfControls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds
… Department of Finance accurately accounts for Court, Trust and Bail funds. This audit covered from January 1, 2011 … Section 2601 of the New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules requires that all moneys paid into the New York … or no heirs able or willing to administer the estates), and other miscellaneous funds. Finance's Court Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-fundsOpinion 88-42
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution of (adjustment by … distributed sales tax revenues to towns and villages in the county in a manner which did not comply with the provisions of Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42Niagara County – Court and Trust Funds (2015M-228)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to … Key Finding We identified funds that improperly remained in the Treasurer’s custody that should have been turned over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/13/niagara-county-court-and-trust-funds-2015m-228Greene County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-294)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/greene-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-294DiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… power was properly focused on billing records for State payments. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersWayne County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-6)
… $7,767 were not reported to the court, as required. 16 outstanding restitution checks totaling $618 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wayne-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-6Ulster County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-8)
… Objective Determine whether the Ulster County (County) Probation Department (Department) officials enforced … action. … Determine whether the Ulster County County Probation Department Department officials enforced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/ulster-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-8X.7.A Centralized Corporate Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… sources follow the naming convention of “US_XXXX.” For example: “US_DEFENSE”, “US_HOUSING”, “US_SOC_SECURITY.” Refer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7a-centralized-corporate-customersUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-184
… Purpose To notify the Unified Court System of the modified eligibility for Deduction Code 550, Boston … by The Ninth Judicial District Court Employees Association and employees in Bargaining Unit SK represented by DC37 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-184-change-eligibility-boston-mutual-life-insurance-deduction-codeOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (2022-S-13)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services adequately operates juvenile justice facilities for court-placed youth to ensure they meet State standards and regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s13.pdfCourt Facilities Aid and Assistance Programs 2019-S-4
To determine if the Office of Court Administration (OCA) is ensuring court facility aid and assistance programs are being used for only eligible expenses. The a
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s4-response_0.pdf