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Opinion 92-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … but must disclose any interest in such a contract pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803 and should not participate in … Whether a member of a county governing board who also serves as an unsalaried …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30City of Lackawanna – Police and Fire Department Work Hours (2014M-298)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the City’s management of Police Department work schedules and pay rates and Fire … City of Lackawanna Police and Fire Department Work Hours 2014M298 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/04/10/city-lackawanna-police-and-fire-department-work-hours-2014m-298Village of Waverly – Parks and Recreation Department Financial Activities (2021M-12)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Waverly (Village) officials established adequate controls … used Village bank accounts for non-Village activities. As a result of our audit and investigation, the former Director was arrested and pleaded guilty in December 2022 to official misconduct. As part of his plea, the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-waverly-parks-and-recreation-department-financial-activities-2021m-12Village of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)
… cash receipts were properly recorded, reconciled and remitted in a timely manner. Key Findings From August 1, … admitted stealing more than $150,000 from the Village and altering public records from 2011 through 2017. She pleaded guilty to grand larceny, false filing and official misconduct in October 2018 and was sentenced in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/10/village-hamburg-recreation-department-cash-receipts-cash-shortage-2018m-104Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2024M-23)
… receipt and a documented School purpose. In addition, the Chief Education Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) have the … purchases, prepare checks and modify or delete data in the financial software and the CEO signs checks. The lack of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/28/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-non-payroll-disbursements-2024m-23XIV.13 Prompt Payment Interest – XIV. Special Procedures
… This section provides agencies with an overview of the Imaging and Attachment feature of the Statewide Financial System SFS as well as a summary of … Office of the State Comptroller OSC requirements related to this feature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13-prompt-payment-interestState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Cardinal Egan
… "New York has lost one of our great spiritual leaders. Cardinal Egan was one of those rare individuals who brought … New York has lost one of our great spiritual leaders Cardinal Egan was one of those rare individuals who brought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-cardinal-eganDiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III
… the following statement today on the passing of Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III. “Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III was a spiritual leader not only for … issued the following statement today on the passing of Rev Dr Calvin O Butts III …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-statement-passing-reverend-dr-calvin-o-butts-iiiUnion Free School District of the Tarrytowns - Fixed Assets (2018M-185)
… accounted for. Key Findings The Board did not designate a property control manager. None of the 39 fixed assets valued at $242,673 were tagged as … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/union-free-school-district-tarrytowns-fixed-assets-2018m-185City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency - Legislative Reform Compliance (2019M-106)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) complied with … were submitted in a timely manner. Annual assessments of progress toward achieving project goals were performed. … submitted in a timely manner. Annually assess the progress of projects toward achieving project goals. CCIDA officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/08/23/city-cohoes-industrial-development-agency-legislativeTown of Seneca Falls – Information Technology Audit Follow Up (2018M-218-F)
… town seneca falls information technology audit follow up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/17/town-seneca-falls-information-technology-audit-follow-2018m-218-fTown of Seneca Falls – Financial Management Audit Follow Up (2018M-266-F)
… – pdf] | [read complete 2019 report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Seneca Fall’s (Town) progress, as of … Background The Town is located in Seneca County and has a population of approximately 9,000. The Town is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/17/town-seneca-falls-financial-management-audit-follow-2018m-266-fTown of Palatine – Town Clerk/Tax Collector and Financial Management (2017M-101)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Clerk/Tax … 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Background The Town of Palatine is located in Montgomery County and is governed … Town of Palatine Town ClerkTax Collector and Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-palatine-town-clerktax-collector-and-financial-management-2017m-101Mitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding (2023-S-5)
To determine whether the Metro-North Railroad performed a systemwide risk assessment to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to mitigate their effects; and whether it tested and updated the plans and inspected/maintained the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s5.pdfRidge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties (2021M-165)
… Determine whether the Ridge Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s fiscal duties. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s fiscal duties and could not explain why …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/01/21/ridge-fire-district-board-oversight-treasurers-fiscal-duties-2021m-165Mount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
… gas at the most favorable terms and in the best interest of District taxpayers. Key Findings The Board and District … (GML), at the most favorable terms or in the best interest of District taxpayers. The Board and District officials: Did … into a written contract with the ESCO for the procurement of natural gas. For nearly a decade, paid natural gas rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/15/mount-vernon-city-school-district-procurement-natural-gas-2019m-91Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations (2016M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board's oversight of financial operations, the Town's procurement practices and … Town of Moira Fiscal Oversight and Selected Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-moira-fiscal-oversight-and-selected-financial-operations-2016m-350Opinion 88-21
… You have inquired concerning the use of park trust funds received by a village from subdividers pursuant to Village … Concerning the use of park trust funds received by a village from subdividers pursuant to Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-21Opinion 88-19
… powers of the town are affected. You state that a citizens group has requested the town board to hire an attorney for … the town can accept a gift of money from the citizens group to help defray legal expenses. Finally, you ask whether … then it may accept a gift of monies from the citizens group to aid in the payment of legal fees and expenses (1982 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19Opinion 88-17
… park land in the subdivision without compensation. 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 154 is superseded to the extent it is … questions: (1) Does the opinion expressed in 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 154, with regard to the dedication of park … a portion of land in the plat for public parks? In 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 154, this Office expressed the opinion that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17