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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… year, including multiple threats to the state’s financial picture. There is no doubt that New York state faces many … year including multiple threats to the states financial picture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalVillage of Lake George – Records and Reports (2024M-82)
… Village’s financial condition was not properly reported in the Annual Financial Report (AFR). Without reliable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/13/village-lake-george-records-and-reports-2024m-82DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.3% in October compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 23 in October compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberTown of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Wells (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and … Determine whether the Town of Wells Town Supervisor maintained complete accurate and timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59State Agencies Bulletin No. 2369
… replacement check is the original check number combined with the original check date as listed on the Payroll Check … Request Stop Payment module is available to agency users with the Paycheck Inquiry (SAU3) and Deduction and Tax Maint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2369-request-stop-payment-replacement-reversal-or-exchange-new-york-stateOpinion 94-14
… on advice of counsel, as appropriate. October 25, 1994 James W. Griffin, Executive Director City of Hornell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-14Opinion 90-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … A village may dredge a privately owned pond within the village where such pond is an integral part of the … Whether special legislation by the Legislature is necessary to authorize the village to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 91-42
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DEPARTMENT -- Villages (authority to transfer department … -- Powers and Duties (authority to have custody of fire department funds) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (cooperative investment of fire department funds and village funds) GENERAL MUNICIPAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42Opinion 93-7
… is not exempt from competitive bidding requirements as a professional service. You ask whether a county contract to … bidding requirements of General Municipal Law, §103 as a professional service. You have informed us that the services … St Comp, No. 88-35, p 65). The courts have also noted that professional service contracts often involve a relationship …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7Town of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… of Keene (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively … The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records. As a result, the Board lacked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Application Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time … goals of the Climate Act strive to improve quality of life for New Yorkers, protect the environment, and strengthen … allowed to transfer their project applications to ORES for review. ORES has 60 days to determine whether a permit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsOversight of Kendra’s Law
… or homeless, or refusing to take court-ordered medications. LGUs, in turn, must report certain serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… New York City is planning significant steps to reduce city-funded spending … years ahead. However, the city’s ability to cut spending is limited to what it has discretion and control over, … very real fiscal and operational challenges. The city is limited in where it can make adjustments, and all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesTown of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… and review bank reconciliations monthly. Provide the Board with adequate financial reports. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22III.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… to certain small businesses on invoices not paid within 15 days. This interest is payable provided the small business … to certain small businesses on invoices not paid within 15 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… 2,600 athletic fields and facilities, 82 outdoor public swimming pools, 51 recreation centers, 15 nature centers, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… the period from April 2014 to January 2021. About the Program Asthma is a significant public health problem in the … is one objective of the Department’s Healthy Neighborhoods Program (HNP). The HNP is designed to provide environmental … due to asthma and limiting exposure to indoor air pollutants that are known asthma triggers. To accomplish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 95 percent in the third quarter compared to the same period last year according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Oversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts … 1, 2015 through August 27, 2019. About the Program The Smart Schools Bond Act (Act) was approved by New York State … school aid they received. Districts must develop a Smart Schools Investment Plan (Plan) that details how they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-funds