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Opinion 92-9
… WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Court or Other Tribunal" (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §72-o - … the volunteer "appears before a court" within the meaning of section 72-o. Therefore, it is our opinion that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9Opinion 95-32
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (use of model security and custodial agreements provided by the … STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (preparation of model security and custodial agreements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … ask whether a fire district is required to enter into the model security and custodial agreements prepared by this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32Henderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… Board. As of December 31, 2023, the District had four bank accounts with combined cash balances totaling $826,257. The … and timely bank reconciliations for the general fund checking account (checking account). After learning of our audit, the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67Malverne Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2024M-84)
… not retain cash collection logs from the safes where club money was placed before deposit and club advisors did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/malverne-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2024mSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (2013-S-58). Background Our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… To assess the effectiveness of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s administration of Public Housing … January 4, 2016. Background The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and development of affordable low- and moderate-income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityVillage of Holley – Financial Condition of the Water and Sewer Funds (2014M-334)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Village’s water … funds relied on interfund advances from the general fund to help finance operations. The Board did not adopt realistic … financial plan. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to repay outstanding interfund loans or authorize transfers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/03/village-holley-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2014m-334Review of the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC)
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether … the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC) under contract M050231 were for appropriate … The objective of our examination was to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/24/review-local-development-corporation-laurelton-rosedale-and-springfield-gardens-ldcVillage of East Syracuse – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2023M-79)
… receipts with deposits to help ensure cash was accounted for and records were accurate. The Board did not ensure any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-east-syracuse-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2023m-79Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… plus 50 percent of certain permit fees. This type of arrangement is usually indicative of an independent contractor relationship. Requests for payment are submitted monthly by voucher. The Building … and does not receive any fringe benefits. During our audit period, this individual received $84,197, nearly $73,000 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Town of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… financial condition of the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … and four Councilmen. The Town’s general fund budget for the 2012 fiscal year was $7.3 million; the budget for the highway fund was about $3 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the … These budgeting practices created operating deficits that have contributed to ongoing fund balance deficits in the … revenue without which the fund balance deficit would have been even greater. The Board failed to audit all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationDiNapoli Announces Sale of $634 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the sale of two series of New York State General Obligation Bonds … $634 million through competitive sale. Specifically, the sales were $102,370,000 of Series 2021A Tax-Exempt Bonds … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the sale of two series of New York State General Obligation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-634-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsTown of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Town’s sewer and water districts for the period January 1, 2009, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is … fund balance declined from $163,483 as of January 1, 2009 to $122,262 at December 31, 2011. The sewer fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216DiNapoli Announces Sale of $540 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the sale of New York State General Obligation (GO) Bonds totaling … savings for state taxpayers. Specifically, three series of bonds were sold consisting of $365,255,000 of Series 2025A Tax-Exempt Bonds, $8,485,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-540-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsFinger Lakes Horizon Economic Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Fund Program (2022M-36)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Finger Lakes Horizon Economic Development Corporation … (Corporation) Board properly managed and monitored the revolving loan fund program. Key Findings The Board did not properly … Determine whether the Finger Lakes Horizon Economic Development Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/08/finger-lakes-horizon-economic-development-corporationDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… in finding work, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Unemployment among 16- … the city, as compared to about 9% in the rest of New York state and 8% nationally. In comparison, overall unemployment … workers in New York City when compared to the rest of the state and the country and has had a particularly profound …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up) (2023-F-22)
To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Report 2018-N-6).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f22.pdfTown of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
Determine whether Town of Berkshire (Town) officials sought competition for purchases while avoiding conflicts of interest.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/berkshire-town-2023-84.pdfTown of Wawarsing - Financial Oversight of Select Activities (2018M-239)
To examine the adequacy of internal controls over selected financial activities to properly account for and safeguard Town funds.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/wawarsing-2018-239.pdf