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Opinion 90-36
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … on October 16, 1875, bearing that date. As there were no funds in the bank to pay the checks, the agent and the tax … drawn on a bank and payable on demand (Uniform Commercial Code [UCC], §3-104[2][b]), a postdated check is not payable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B23-6-2)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village’s … of Suffern, located in Rockland County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the … to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/14/village-suffern-budget-review-b23-6-2State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… "New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead. The Governor has put forth an ambitious … New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsOpinion 95-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … In addition, except to the extent restricted by the State Legislature, local governments may adopt local laws, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 2002-6
… A. 8044, enacted as L 1975, ch 489; see also 1975 Budget Report, dated July 2, 1975, on A. 8044, enacted as L 1975, ch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6Red Creek Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-365)
… The Red Creek Central School District is located in the Towns of Butler and Wolcott in Wayne County and the Towns of Victory, Conquest and Sterling in Cayuga County. The District, which operates three schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/red-creek-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-365Village of Fort Plain – Leave Benefits (2020M-101)
… properly recorded or supported by Village records. 133 hours of accrued comp time, valued at approximately $4,600, … supported by an employee’s time and attendance records. 33 hours of comp time and eight hours of personal time, valued at approximately $900, were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/11/13/village-fort-plain-leave-benefits-2020m-101Williamson Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-58)
… properly audited and approved, adequately supported and for valid District purposes. Key Findings The Board did not … properly audited and approved, adequately supported and for valid District purposes. The claims auditor did not audit … competitive bids or quotes were obtained or not required for 26 purchase orders totaling $201,179 and invoices or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/williamson-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-58Union-Endicott Central School District - Noninstructional Overtime (2018M-201)
… for noninstructional employees. Key Findings Our review of records for 15 noninstructional employees paid overtime … prohibited by Board policy or in the employees’ memorandum of understanding (MOU) with District officials. Although … approval for overtime worked, they were paid for 392 hours of overtime totaling $8,513 while working at home. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/union-endicott-central-school-district-noninstructional-overtime-2018mContract Advisory No. 12
… Subject: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) recently completed development of a … submitted to OSC for audit and approval from the New York State Grants Gateway system (Gateway). The e-Documents system … Contracting Pointers provides additional information on this change and gives a high-level overview of OSC forms, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/12-electronic-contracting-grants-gateway-transactionsVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-13-8)
… expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/10/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-13-8Copiague Union Free School District - Information Technology (2023M-150)
… at a greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … including two user accounts assigned to employees that left the District more than 17 years ago. Ensure that … and financial software user accounts as soon as they are no longer needed and periodically review accounts and access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/copiague-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-150Transportation – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Highway Conditions Improve Slightly for the Second Year in a Row The State is responsible for maintaining more than … lane miles rated poor to fair decreased by 4.7 percent in 2021. In 2021, 56.8 percent of the State’s highway lane miles were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/transportationDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… budget gaps underscore the importance of building up rainy day reserves and enhancing criteria for their use. At the end of SFY 2022-23, statutory rainy day reserves totaled $6.3 billion. The Enacted Budget … grew by $4 billion in SFY 2024-25, $5.3 billion in SFY 2025-26, and $6.3 billion in SFY 2026-27. The gaps are now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-342
… next scheduled increment payments. Employees with salaries below the ‘Last 1 year step’ (Max) who are due an increment … are identified using ‘01 01 .’ Employees with salaries below the ‘Last 1 year step’ (Max) who are not due an … 1 year step’ (Max) - Old increment codes 03, 15, 20, 25, and 30 will be replaced with increment codes that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-342-new-increment-codes-psc-titlesCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1141 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-376)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the School District’s financial condition for the … planned operating deficits and appropriating fund balance to finance the planned deficits. The continued appropriation … fund balance will deplete it, and District officials will have to identify other revenue sources to fund future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-376New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… New York City’s adopted $98.7 billion FY 2022 budget, beginning July 1, 2021, highlights the critical role a continued economic … deposit into the Rainy Day Fund, a first of its kind. “New York City’s economy is bouncing back. Federal funding has … New York Citys adopted $987 billion FY 2022 budget beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetOverview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits may be … ends. Retirement benefits could be affected in any of the following ways: An ex-spouse may be entitled to a … of retirement benefits must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) — a legal document issued by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewDelevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… Fire Company provides services for the Village of Delevan in Cattaraugus County. The Company is operated in accordance with its by-laws which stipulate that a Board … to the Board. These reports should be recorded in the Company minutes. Receive and maintain custody of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial