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Opinion 94-15
… and endowment moneys) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§11, 39; ESTATES, POWERS AND TRUSTS LAW, §11-2.2; EDUCATION LAW, §1709(12), (12-a): Extraclassroom … school district in accordance with General Municipal Law, §11. Endowment moneys in the form of a true trust are governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-15Kinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with District policy and procedures. Key Findings District … Determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with District policy and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
… service providers without seeking competition. Used a request for proposals (RFP) process to select certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34State Contract and Payment Actions in December
… In December, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … Building 2 at Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Washington County. $1.4 million with Arold Construction … sidewalk and parking lot at Rockland Psychiatric Center in Rockland County. Department of Health $137.3 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not record, deposit, remit or report all collections in a timely manner. As a result, the town’s collections were … lost time due to an occupational injury, which resulted in an overpayment of his health and dental premiums of … of discrepancies the former deputy was arrested in September 2020 and charged with grand larceny in the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLivonia Joint Fire District – Fire Truck Funding and Purchase (2021M-97)
… appropriations to accumulate more than $1.1 million in fund balance to purchase a fire truck costing more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/09/17/livonia-joint-fire-district-fire-truck-funding-and-purchase-2021m-97Churchill School and Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the expenses reported on their annual CFRs. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported expenses must comply with Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/27/churchill-school-and-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualContact Update and Online Help for Local Officials
… to the correct individuals within organizations in a timely manner. The collected contact information is used … to find a specific contact. Sorting - The list is sorted by Last Name by default. The other available search option is … checkbox to use Municipal postal address. Deselect to add a different mailing address. Save: Save any changes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/contact-update-and-online-helpDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… investment returns consistent with the risk of private equity by making investments that meet fiduciary standards. As partners of the Fund, 18 private equity managers invest in companies in need of capital for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundOpinion 2009-1
… matters relating solely or primarily to the treasurer. You ask whether the spouse of a member of a fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1Village of Clinton – Financial Management (2014M-316)
… financial operations and the Clerk-Treasurer’s office for the period June 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014. … operations. Key Recommendations Maintain separate accounting records for each fund, ensure that all financial … and establish and maintain receivable control accounts for real property taxes and water and sewer rents. Pay only the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-clinton-financial-management-2014m-316Opinion 92-23
… hearing requirements, may enter into a lease to permit a mobile communications company to use a portion of real … governed by a separate board of commissioners, to permit a mobile communications company to lease property owned by the … the conduct of the company's business. You state that the mobile communications company, which has a license from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23The 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up)
… provides income tax credits, and municipalities provide real estate tax abatements, as incentives to developers. In New … receive tax abatements through Section 421-A of New York's Real Property Tax Law. As of September 27, 2018, 93 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/8020-housing-program-followSchool Districts – Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting (2025-MS-2)
… following municipalities: Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District , Chazy Union Free School District , Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School … York State NYS Department of Healths DOH Lead Testing in School Drinking Water Guidance Manual DOH guidance we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/31/school-districts-lead-water-testing-and-reporting-2025-ms-2Accounting and Reporting Update
This session will provide an overview of recent GASB statements as well as miscellaneous accounting updates implemented by OSC. The session will discuss how local governments will need to account for and report these changes in the Annual Financial Report (AFR).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-accounting-and-reporting-update-042926.pdfTown of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Bridgewater is located in Oneida County and has a population … Town of Bridgewater Financial Operations 2013M309 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309Accounting for Retained Percentages (Retainage)
This bulletin provides updated guidance related to accounting for retained percentages for governmental and proprietary funds in fund level financial records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-for-retained-percentages.pdfNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in response to a majority shareholder vote of 62.3 percent in support of the Fund’s request that ExxonMobil do more to … change. "This is an unprecedented victory for investors in the fight to ensure a smooth transition to a low carbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, please contact Brian Butry at … provide sufficient detailed requirements or guidance for seeking competition when procuring professional services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for professional services in accordance with district policy. As a result, services may not have been procured in … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits