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City of Glen Cove -- Budget Review (B17-7-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year are … the City took appropriate action on recommendations in our previous budget review issued in October 2016. Background The City of Glen Cove, located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/13/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b17-7-12Applying for Benefits – Article 14 Benefits
… To apply for Retirement System benefits, you must file the appropriate … of the State Comptroller within specific time limits. For a form to be considered as “filed with the Comptroller,” … mailed. To meet a filing deadline (such as an application for retirement benefits or an option election form), you can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-benefitsTown 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 … Town of Black Brook Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts 2012M216 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216Allegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the ACIDA’s internal controls over employee … the approval and monitoring process for certain projects from January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. Background The overall goal of IDAs is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internalTown of Guilderland – Sales Tax Revenue Allocation (2025M-62)
… 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Counties are authorized to share some of their sales and use tax collections with … the Town. As a result, it is important for Town officials to accurately budget for and allocate sales tax revenue to maintain equity among taxpayers. During the audit period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-sales-tax-revenue-allocation-2025m-62DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the New York State Police. “While people across the state struggled to … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
Determine whether the school districts (Districts) used resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/mental-health-training-component-of-the-new-york-state-save-act-2022-ms-1.pdfTupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
Determine whether complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports were maintained to allow Tupper Lake Central School District (District) officials to effectively manage the District’s financial operations and capital projects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/tupper-lake-2021-14.pdfLead Contamination of State Armories (2019-S-50) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has implemented adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are detected.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s50-response.pdfResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come.
Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York (2017-S-21) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s21-response.pdfOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York (2017-S-21)
To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s21.pdfEcoNews, Spring 2017
On the 47th Anniversary of Earth Day, now more than ever we should celebrate the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to the work that needs to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2017.pdfRiverbank State Park – Administration of the Concession Contract With Riverbank Restaurant Group
… Purpose We assessed the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s … contract requirements. Work with the Attorney General’s office to pursue collection of the $139,634 judgment against RRG. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/24/riverbank-state-park-administration-concession-contract-riverbank-restaurant-groupTown of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… process for issuing permits allowing property owners to connect to the water system. Consequently, property owners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Town of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… two Justices; each Justice has a clerk to assist them. The Court received $146,479 of bail money and $903,837 in fines … it already owns to process and print payroll checks in house rather than using a contractor to process payroll. Town … Also, we identified 36 cases that were deleted from the Court’s system; the reasons for the deletions were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107Town of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… the audit period, the Court operated with three Justices – George Mead (retired June 2013), John Hallett and Larry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-leray-justice-court-s9-14-5Opinion 89-43
… may change the office of fire district treasurer from an elective to an appointive office pursuant to the procedures set forth in … fire district treasurer may be abolished and replaced by an appointive office. Town Law, §174(2) provides for the … fire district treasurer may be abolished and replaced by an appointive office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43