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Opinion 95-15
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … administrative correction of an error on a tax roll or a court ordered assessment reduction may not recover from the … of Union Free School District No. 17, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County , 71 Misc 2d 747, 336 NYS2d 703). The levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… With a budget deadline soon approaching, more than a third of the Executive’s proposed nearly $7 billion gap-closing … statutory changes that could distort the reporting of revenue and spending in the state’s financial statements … needs to identify long-term solutions for the millions of New Yorkers that rely on Medicaid and the taxpayers who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetDiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… economic recovery and financial plan, according to a review by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … economic downturn.” The SFY 2022-23 Executive Budget has a significantly improved outlook from last year. General Fund … billion in that year. In SFY 2022-23, $5.1 billion would be set aside for reserves, but only $920 million or 18% would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… in 2021 to $17 billion (a 49 percent drop). According to NYC & Company, the city’s tourism agency, tourism is projected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefPlymouth Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-211)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s oversight of financial activity for … a monthly basis and does not compare canceled check images to approved abstracts. The Board does not conduct an annual … reconciliations monthly and compare canceled check images to approved monthly abstracts. Conduct an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/plymouth-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-211Miller Place Union Free School District – Check Signing (2017M-76)
… The Miller Place Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, … the Board has authorized the District Clerk to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence, the District Clerk does not have … flash drive. Ensure that anyone authorized to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence does so with their own signature. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/miller-place-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2017m-76Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… with respect to these subjects, as well as others. Is a county’s code of ethics applicable to municipalities within … fire districts are distinct municipalities separate from a county and must, pursuant to Section 806 of the General … ethics in conformance with the General Municipal Law. If a county has established a board of ethics, and a municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsShelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … of Shelby, Orleans County, and contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services. The Company is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… Town’s operations and finances. The Town’s 2013 operating fund budgets total $116.7 million. Key Findings The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-amherst-recording-financial-activity-and-fleet-management-2013m-199DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… youth, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) can do more to ensure that public school students receive the supports and services that they need and that are supposed to be available. The audit found that too many NYC public … readily available—and that DOE provides little oversight to ensure students receive the required mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthVillage of Monticello – Budget Review (B4-14-15)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Monticello’s tentative budget for the … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. The tentative budget … tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Include a tax overlay in the budget they adopt. Determine the reasonableness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-monticello-budget-review-b4-14-15State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… board cannot be sure it has accurate financial information to make decisions and gauge the village’s financial … did not establish controls or other oversight procedures to compensate for the clerk-treasurer performing all … longest overdue report was more than four years past its due date and monthly financial reports included erroneous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances … The treasurer was unable to provide monthly reports for 10 of the 18 months in the audit period. Town of Oneonta Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Oswego – Community Development (2015M-108)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected City community development activities for the period January 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The City of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/20/city-oswego-community-development-2015m-108Town of Virgil – Justice Court Operations (2015M-77)
… activity for the period January 1, 2013 through January 27, 2015. Background The Town of Virgil is located in … records does not include a review of documentation such as case files and bail records. Key Recommendations Ensure … activity for the period January 1 2013 through January 27 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/town-virgil-justice-court-operations-2015m-77Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended Sept. 30, … had not collected about $3.8 million in fees and penalties for the Public Work Enforcement Fund, the boiler inspection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsRed Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… of Butler, Victory and Wolcott. The Company is governed by a five-member Council and reported expenses totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… use service credit at retirement to determine a member’s pension benefit. Instead, the pension is a fixed percentage of the member’s final average … the retirement benefit. If the DRO does not specifically address a disability retirement, then the ex-spouse’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementLaw Pertaining to SUNY Police Officers
… increase in annual wages used to calculate my FAS would be 10%. Is it different in PFRS? If I transfer from ERS to … increase in annual wages used to calculate my FAS would be 10%. Is it different in PFRS? The cap on the increase in … 2 Updated 4/16 1 Updated 2/16 (Rev. 12/15) (Return to Top) … Law Pertaining to State University of New York SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/law-pertaining-suny-police-officersSchuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
… and recreation facilities. The Agency, which was created in 1971, is governed by an eight-member Board that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-and