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Village of Copenhagen – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-15)
… Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported the results of the Village’s … Annual Financial Report AFR with the Office of the State Comptroller OSC and reported the resu …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-copenhagen-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-15New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… year, but the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City declined by almost 17 percent to $153,700, according to an estimate released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Despite a … in pretax profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms (the traditional measure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … County) The district did not use competitive bidding for purchases totaling $64,405 from two vendors. The district … appointed specific vendors to provide goods and services for the year, without obtaining competitive bids. Also, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2398
… amount will increase to $24,500.00 for calendar year 2026. An additional deferment is available to employees age … on the Savings Plans panel, should always be the first day of the current, unconfirmed pay cycle. To start or change … on the Savings Plans panel, should always be the first day of the current, unconfirmed pay cycle. To start or change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2398-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B21-1-9)
… was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2022. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws … debt incurred to finance the deficit is outstanding, the proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. The City appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/05/city-lockport-budget-review-b21-1-9City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review Determine whether the significant revenue … 2020-21 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 … deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2014 requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4Opinion 89-31
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to … (c)(1), 37: A city may not provide for recall elections of elected officials in the absence of express … home rule powers to adopt a local law providing for recall elections, such a procedure may not be utilized to remove …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-14-19)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2005. Local … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/04/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-14-19DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds … office and Yates County Sheriff Ronald Spike’s office. Brown, 49, admitted before Judge Cook in Yates County Court … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State … Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP covers over 1.2 million … The New York State Health Insurance Program administered by the State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2368.1
… 26, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with updated information on the use of … affected. Background: The State Comptroller is authorized to offset State payments in order to collect State debts, if due process is provided. … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with updated information on the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23681-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2368
… by 2368.1 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with updated information on the use of … affected. Background: The State Comptroller is authorized to offset State payments in order to collect State debts, if due process is provided. … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with updated information on the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2368-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-and-newSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the Districts procurement policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Opinion 93-25
… under the mistaken belief the right-of-way was a village street may not continue to provide such lighting unless the … right-of-way if the right-of-way has become a village street by prescription or public use. The village's provision … whether the private right-of-way has become a village street by prescription or use. You state that a village has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-25Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… bill for facility usage.) For Tolls by Mail, the license plate images are used to retrieve the motorist’s registration … that cannot be collected. Examples include license plate images that are not captured or are illegible, and legible license plate images for which TBTA does not have an agreement with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsTown of Berkshire – Board Oversight (2023M-122)
… report – pdf] Audit Objectives Determine whether Town of Berkshire (Town) officials ensured non-payroll … Determine whether Town of Berkshire Town officials ensured nonpayroll disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/30/town-berkshire-board-oversight-2023m-122DiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… found that New York lacks an integrated data system for case management and reporting of WFD programs and services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of … Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and Carl Emmons Sr., Chris Emmons’ father and a volunteer firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit covered … entities that provide supervision and care to the youth in their custody who are awaiting adjudication or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityOpinion 89-35
… to exercise the powers of the supervisor); (designation of chief fiscal officer) TOWN SUPERVISOR -- Powers and Duties (transfer to … municipal corporation" to annually make a report of its financial condition to the State Comptroller. While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35