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Opinion 97-22
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York. Any city, county, intermediate school district, school … 232, 590 NYS2d 26). There is nothing in section 6306 or any other provision of law which authorizes a county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-22Opinion 96-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Fire Protection (cooperation agreement for recruitment of volunteer firefighters) -- Municipal Funds (manner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-7Investors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… “ExxonMobil risks becoming an outlier among its peers who have publicly supported reining in climate change,” DiNapoli … has contested the relevance of the resolution we have co-filed. We believe that our desire to see reporting on … In contrast, ExxonMobil’s peers, including Shell and BP, have agreed to publicly describe how they will be affected by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… there are still areas in need of improvement. The board does not complete an adequate, documented annual audit of the … of Waverly – Financial Condition (Tioga County) Officials have relied heavily on appropriated fund balance to cover the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 90-31
… or adjoining counties, jointly, to acquire real property for, and to establish, construct, equip, maintain and operate … field. The ordinance, local law or resolution providing for such action must establish a committee composed of a … Law, §353-a does not prescribe the number of votes needed for the committee to act. Section 41 of the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fees collected ($1,075) were not remitted or refunded to the appropriate parties. The board did not conduct the … not being properly recorded, while 89 hours was attributed to the deputy’s failure to use sick leave for lost time due to an occupational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $5.6 million which may impair the district’s ability to continue to provide fire protection and emergency services. The board … services. Auditors found charges totaling $9,362 did not have sufficient supporting documentation attached to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: NY Pension Fund Reaches Climate Agreements With Five Portfolio Companies
… and Sustainable Energy Fund II ($200 million), a North American private equity fund that makes targeted investments … control. Fundamental Empire Fund ($375 million), a North American fund that opportunistically makes investments in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-ny-pension-fund-reaches-climate-agreements-five-portfolio-companiesShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… work today supports the Church of England as a Christian presence in every community. The annual objectives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeShareholders Send Exxon a Strong Message on Climate Change
… to omit the proposal from its ballot. “A significant number of Exxon shareholders want the company to step up when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-send-exxon-strong-message-climate-changeDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… the services they are receiving in real time, or the number of districts using waitlists. “Providing timely, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themReporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Reporting of Billboard Income ( … Property Income Expense Statement (RPIE) billboard income. In addition, Finance was not doing enough to identify and … income estimated to generate $500,000 of tax revenue in the first year and up to $2.9 million of tax revenue in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followWest Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial operations including the … Board-appropriated unexpended surplus funds was not needed to fund District operations. Because the amount of unexpended … officials transferred money in excess of this limit to various District reserve funds. As a result, reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/west-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-178Southold Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-183)
… totaling $24,547,479. Key Finding District officials have established adequate controls over the claims processing … purchase orders are prepared and approved in advance of any purchase and limit the use of confirming orders to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/23/southold-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-183Chautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… District’s fiscal stability. As such, all County taxpayers have been indirectly funding District operations instead of … general fund, as required, because the District did not have sufficient funds. Did not thoroughly review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… "President Trump’s decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a … address climate change in innovative ways. As trustee of New York state’s $192 billion pension fund, I will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues
… Department of Transportation (Department) has land that it does not use continuously. Interested parties can pay a fee … with a total outstanding of $1.2 million that should have been referred during that period. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/collection-lease-and-permit-revenuesTown of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to October 22, 2012. Background The Town of Dover is located … payments to the Supervisor weekly until the Town warrants have been satisfied. Perform bank and cash reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139City of Oneonta – Departmental Collections (2013M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected cash receipts processes for the period January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The City of Oneonta has … the risk will remain increased that all moneys due to the City will not be received, recorded and deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/04/12/city-oneonta-departmental-collections-2013m-13Personal Income Tax and Property Tax
… approved and submitted to our Office 7.7 million refunds for payment totaling over $10 billion. In addition, the … and submitted to our Office over 4.9 million credits for payment totaling nearly $1.7 billion. Key Findings We … refunds totaling $41.3 million to the Department for follow up evaluation and appropriate action. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/12/personal-income-tax-and-property-tax