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Opinion 89-20
… to fire district officers and employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§806, 808: A town's code of ethics does not apply to … authority with respect to these matters. General Municipal Law, §806 requires each county, city, town, village and … for purposes of section 806 (General Municipal Law, §800[4]; see also Town Law, §174[6]), a town's code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20Citywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… of CPSS improved the payment experiences for the public and promoted time and cost savings for City agencies. … York fairly, efficiently, and transparently, and instill public confidence and encourage compliance. The mission of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… ridership will reach 80% by the end of 2026, a much slower return than the consultant’s July 2021 prediction of 86% by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… jeopardize at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal operating … 2026, excluding COVID funds. The Department of Education (DOE) receives more federal funding than any single city … an average of 146,189 family assistance recipients in FY 2024, and nearly 44% of the planned costs for family shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, mental health emergency room visits rose 24% among … 5- to 11-year-olds and 31% among 12- to 17-year-olds. In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… $215,255 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board does not provide adequate oversight of District financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Uniondale Fire District Board of Commissioners developed an adequate control environment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Amherst, located in Erie County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… County Industrial Development Agency is an independent public development corporation whose purpose is to promote, … of Agency benefits to affected local governments and school districts. Key Recommendations Ensure that all project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… detailing any business interests; however, the County does not unseal and review the financial disclosure forms or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management, oversight of … of revenues, expenditures and the amount of fund balance to be used to fund operations. Develop and adopt comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Yaphank Fire District – Claims Processing (2013M-51)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period January 1, 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/31/yaphank-fire-district-claims-processing-2013m-51Coldspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… and separate from the Town of Coldspring, and located in Cattaraugus County. The Board of Fire Commissioners … has not adopted procurement or code of ethics policies in accordance with GML. The Board did not perform an annual … registers. The Board did not adopt an annual budget in accordance with Town Law. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… care was only provided when the client was at work or school because DSS does not require individuals to submit … for all clients. Require clients to provide work and/or school schedules in order to ensure that individuals are only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… general and water fund expenditures. The proposed budget does not include a tax overlay, which could create a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 1280
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for 2013 Legal Reference Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 61, certain fringe benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1280-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2013Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if sewage treatment services … through December 31, 2014. Background In 1965, the City of Binghamton and the Village of Johnson City entered into an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mCity of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… within the Allegany Territory of the Seneca Nation, in Cattaraugus County. The City, which has approximately … flow analyses and did not submit casino revenue claims in a timely manner to the Seneca Nation. The Comptroller did … enforce the collection of overdue property tax payments in a timely manner and did not follow the tax enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284XIII.10 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… where an employee owes a refund to the State may occur for various reasons. For example, an employee may have: (i) received a duplicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10-overview