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Opinion 89-34
… 15 NYS2d 415, revd on other grnds 283 NY 272; 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-141, unreported). Further, while Town Law, §64(3) … pursuant to Highway Law, §142(3), the superintendent is required annually to submit to the board a written inventory … represents a lawful town charge. We believe it is clear from the statutory scheme discussed above that the town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… maintenance and capital purchases or cut public services. For example, between FYE 2009 and 2013, counties reduced … limit. The tax freeze credit, which reimburses qualifying homeowners for property tax increases in communities that don’t exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsCapital Planning and Maintenance
… The Authority is also expanding the Port to increase its ship capacity. Key Findings Although the Authority has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… pressures that are likely to exacerbate already large out-year budget gaps, according to a report on the city Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Executive Budget released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The city’s economy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesOverlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… fire) purposes. Rates per $1000 of both assessed value and full value are presented, and aggregate rates are provided to … convey the full tax burden within each municipality. Full value tax rates enable the user to compare tax rates across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsOpinion 2000 - 13
… first volunteer fire company is terminated (see 1987 Atty Gen Opn No. I87-40, p 1077). There is no indication in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13Opinion 90-51
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of surcharge revenues for establishment of an enhanced … to the countys proposed installation and implementation of an E911 system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) After-School Twilight Program … announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School Districts SCSD AfterSchool Twilight Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeOpinion 95-10
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … A town has a duty to erect a fence encircling a cemetery or burial ground in the first class described in Town Law, §291(1), that is, a cemetery or burial ground, title to which has vested in the town by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10Town of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerk’s records and financial practices … departments. Key Recommendations Take appropriate action to recover any moneys due the Town. Ensure that the Clerk … The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerks records and financial practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report: Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, issued … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… (DHS) has adequate controls over the contracted homeless shelter contract procurement and rate-setting processes, and whether current contracted shelter rates are reasonable. Our audit covered the period … through May 30, 2017. Background Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City (City) provides temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesTown of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… and vision insurance through the Town and paid $126 of the premium cost . There was no documentation to support she was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Village of Riverside – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-349)
… The Village of Riverside is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 500 residents. The … is the elected legislative body, which comprises the Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s 2013-14 budget … The Board has not established written financial policies and procedures to safeguard assets, which allowed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/08/village-riverside-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2013m-349Town of Beekman – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-41)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the … January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Beekman, which is governed by an elected five-member Town … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/17/town-beekman-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-41Village of Belle Terre – Audit of Claims (2013M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Village Board adequately audited claims. Background The Village of Belle Terre is located in the Town of Brookhaven in … Village of Belle Terre Audit of Claims 2013M87 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-belle-terre-audit-claims-2013m-87Village of Millport – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-256)
… 17, 2015. Background The Village of Millport is located in the Town of Veteran in Chemung County. The Village, which … Key Recommendations Take appropriate action to recover all misappropriated money. Ensure that the Treasurer’s … controls should be implemented. Maintain complete, up-to-date and accurate accounting records. Ensure that an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/19/village-millport-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2016m-256Village of Cedarhurst – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-19)
… Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and … or Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-cedarhurst-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-19Village of Holley – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-12)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … December 2022. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-holley-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-12Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Almond (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records … Determine whether the Village of Almond Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14