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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… support, approvals and propriety and did not identify any concerns. However, the finance director did not prepare … property tax levies in those funds before allocating any remaining sales tax revenue to its town-wide funds. As a … by the employee's department head; 49 edits did not have support and 22 edits were done by the employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Theresa Fire District – Board Oversight and Financial Management (2021M-60)
… 2019 annual reports were filed between 331 and 1,018 days late. The Board did not audit all claims prior to payment and did not annually audit the Treasurer’s records. … financial reports to the Board. Audit all claims prior to payment and audit the Treasurer’s records. Adopt realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/18/theresa-fire-district-board-oversight-and-financial-management-2021m-60Conferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… districts to pay for the actual and necessary expenses of travel, meals, lodging, registration fees and tuition fees … conference, or school conducted for the betterment of any local government or school district. A conference also includes any convention or conference of firefighters or officers, if believed to be of benefit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Baldwinsville Central School District , Chenango … balance and spent nearly $23.8 million (93 percent) less of appropriated fund balance and reserves than were budgeted … unrestricted fund balance averaged about 9.4 percent of the next year’s budgetary appropriations over the last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,440 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $11.1 … Inc. for sewer relocation at Old Upper Mountain Road in Niagara County. $1.1 million with Economy Paving Co. for a … In July the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1440 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… LIRR’s transportation facilities to identify and address how to lessen the impacts of severe weather had not been … the risk assessment would be completed by the end of 2023. Snow Removal Equipment Could Not Be Located To address the … designated locations as required. LIRR officials said much of the equipment was being used in the field but there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesCanaseraga Central School District – Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2014M-57)
… The Canaseraga Central School District is located in the Towns of Almond, Birdsall, Burns and Grove in Allegany County, the Town of Ossian in Livingston County and the Town of Dansville in Steuben …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/canaseraga-central-school-district-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2014m-57DiNapoli: NYC's Miscellaneous Revenues Experience Slow Growth Post Pandemic
… and forfeitures, licenses and permits, interest income, rental income and other “miscellaneous revenues” reached an … licenses, permits and franchises, interest income, and rental income. One-time payments include non-recurring items … fines and forfeitures licenses and permits interest income rental income and other miscellaneous revenues reached an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-nycs-miscellaneous-revenues-experience-slow-growth-post-pandemicLife Changes: Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary?
… information to make sure your beneficiary designations are up to date and reflect your current desires. That’s where … provides access to your retirement account information. Sign Up or Sign In to view your current beneficiaries. Your Member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-why-should-i-designate-beneficiaryDryden Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-396)
… whether the Board of Education adopted reasonable budgets for the period July 1, 2012 through October 17, 2013. … District’s operating budget is approximately $35.3 million for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/dryden-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-396Opinion 91-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORDS AND PHRASES -- "In the same manner and at the same time as town taxes" (as … valorem levies) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… million and nearly 6,600 payments valued at more than $24.4 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support … Athletic Center at SUNY Geneseo. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds and Credits $2.3 billion for 1,245,780 personal income tax refunds. $439.8 million for 14,414 corporate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… disbursing payroll checks. Village of Quogue – Justice Court (Suffolk County) The justices did not ensure that court moneys were accounted for. The court did not properly … 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… at $211 million this year and increase to $652 million in 2028, according to a new report from State Comptroller … its expectations for farebox revenue. While paid ridership in June 2024 was at about 70% of pre-pandemic numbers, it failed to grow at the expected pace in July and August. MTA’s consultant, McKinsey, has predicted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnNYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… calling on ExxonMobil to set and disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, covering emissions from both its … engaging the world's largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters in seeking to ensure they take necessary and … future," said Andrew Logan, Director of Oil and Gas at the sustainability nonprofit organization Ceres . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissionsJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… to alert officials of potential problems. Provide training to local officials on a wide range of topics … Examiner questionnaire with their relevant education, training and experience. Learn More Build a Career With … in accounting is not required , you must have completed 24 hours of qualifying accounting courses . If you have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a … isn't just costly, it can be lethal," DiNapoli said. "For the New Yorkers fighting this chronic disease, a flare-up … emergency room visits. The Medicaid cost to taxpayers for treating asthma has jumped and the prevalence of asthma …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 89-64
… fide purchase upon the most beneficial terms, including price, in the public interest. This is in reply to your … the board and the owner have arrived at a purchase price which the board believes is fair, but which exceeds the … what a municipality may pay to purchase real property, the price is a matter of negotiation between the seller and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Northport-East Northport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-164)
… The Northport-East Northport Union Free School District is located in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County. The … 1, District officials overestimated expenditures by as much as $9.3 million each year, for a total of almost $34 … fund District operations. Develop a formal plan indicating how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… for payment. Sullivan West Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (Sullivan County) District … identify, report or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by … Auditors found 112 capital assets with an acquisition cost of $60,871 were not recorded on the district’s inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits