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Opinion 91-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Collection of (for village by town refuse and garbage district) REFUSE AND GARBAGE … entered into under section 119-o must be approved by each participating municipal corporation or district by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Audit Advisory Committee
… Association, Inc. Ruben Cardona Emeritus Partner Withum Michelle Camuglia (Retired) … Reviews and reports to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/audit-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today visited Ridgewood Savings Bank, in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn and Spring Bank, in the South … in holistic community growth. The popularity of Brooklyn's brand must translate into prosperity for all Brooklynites, … bank opened in the South Bronx, the only bank to establish its base in this New York borough in over 30 years. The bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communities2021 Local Sales Taxes Grew by Over 19 Percent; Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels
The report examines the many factors that drove sales tax growth in 2021, including inflation, along with the difference in sales tax recovery between New York City and the rest of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2021-local-sales-taxes-grew-by-over-19-percent-exceeded-pre-pandemic-levels.pdfSelected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses (2020-N-10)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services properly administered the Employee Retention Grant program. We also examined whether SBS implemented the recommendations in the Small Business First Report.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20n10.pdfDynamic Center Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-3) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the costs submitted by Dynamic Center Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s3-response.pdfDynamic Center Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-3)
To determine whether the costs submitted by Dynamic Center Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s3.pdfOpinion 91-20
… of (ambulance service fees from insurance companies) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §122-b; TOWN LAW, §184: In addition to ambulance service … of the claim against the user for fees and charges (see 82 NY Jur 2d, Payment and Tender, §33). Section 122-b does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-20Archived Publications
… Documents linked below relate to the original Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS). FSMS was updated in November 2017. Access to these materials is being maintained for historical … District Fiscal Stress Results: School Years 2012-13 to 2014-15 - 1/28/2016 Three Years of the Fiscal Stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/archived-publicationsBlind Brook-Rye Union Free School District – Capital Project Change Orders (2023M-35)
… were approved and had no explanation for the difference in the amount received. Key Recommendations Ensure all change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/11/blind-brook-rye-union-free-school-district-capital-project-change-ordersComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fulfilled his duties. The treasurer was allowed to pay bills and make cash withdrawals without evidence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Homeless Outreach Program at the Long Island Rail Road
… Purpose To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has appropriate oversight and … clients to appropriate shelters off MTA property. Our audit covered the period of November 1, 2015 to September 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/16/homeless-outreach-program-long-island-rail-roadNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… months of the year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020Wyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)
Wyandanch Union Free School District Professional Services Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory 2018M24
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrativeTown of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Town’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, … and properly supported by paid bills or receipts. All transactions that we examined were for proper Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193Livingston Manor Central School District - Cost-Effective Expenditure Control (2018M-205)
Determine whether the Board and District officials implemented costeffective measures to control expenditures
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/livingston-manor-central-school-district-cost-effective-expenditureBolton Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-249)
… fund balance to within the statutory limit and use surplus funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/bolton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-249Springs Union Free School District - Payroll (2018M-222)
… accrued leave to which they were entitled. Key Findings Two teacher assistants were not paid in accordance with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/springs-union-free-school-district-payroll-2018m-222Town of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… Two of these exemptions lacked proper documentation and the remaining one was granted even though the 10-year … when required, with proper supporting documentation and meet eligibility requirements before granting exemptions. … expired. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… has accumulated excessive fund balances in four operating funds. From 2013 through 2017, unrestricted fund balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161