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Local Sales Tax Collections Improve in 2015
Total local sales tax collections in New York State grew by $552 million, or 3.6 percent, from 2014 to 2015 This was stronger than the 3.0 percent increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/salestaxcollections0216.pdfChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
Determine whether Chautauqua County (County) officials adopted realistic budgets, routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the North Chautauqua County Water District’s (District’s) fiscal stability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/chautauqua-county-2023-111.pdfLe Roy Central School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-110)
Determine whether the Le Roy Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly established and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/le-roy-central-school-district-2022-110.pdfAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (2019-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s online health plan marketplace) properly sent accurate, complete, and timely Medicaid eligibility and enrollment information to the Medicaid ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s43-response.pdfTown of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
Determine whether the Town of Webb Union Free School District (District) Board (Board) and District officials adopted realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/webb-2022-53.pdfCornwall Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-83)
Determine whether Cornwall Central School District (District) officials established adequate internal controls over the District’s user accounts and software updates to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/cornwall-2021-83.pdfVillage of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
Determine whether Village of Castile (Village) officials accurately billed New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (State Parks) for water usage for Letchworth State Park (the Park).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/castile-2021-1.pdfRoyalton-Hartland Central School District – Information Technology Contingency Planning (2021M-4)
Determine whether the Royalton-Hartland Central School District (District) has an information technology (IT) contingency plan that is periodically evaluated, updated as necessary, and disseminated to appropriate District personnel.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/royalton-hartland-2021-4.pdfCompliance With Navigation Law (2019-S-59)
To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring and enforcing requirements to ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s59-response.pdfOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (2019-S-47) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State standards and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s47-response.pdfOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (2017-S-60)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) adequately monitors selected high-technology economic development programs and projects it oversees and whether these projects are achieving the intended employment goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s60-response.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (2015-S-9)
To determine whether the Medicaid program made inappropriate capitation payments to Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation plans for recipients who were no longer enrolled in these plans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s9.pdfOpinion 90-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … LAW -- Gifts and Loans (authority to provide paid leaves of absence) MILITARY LAW, §242(5); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … provide its employees who are engaged in the performance of ordered military duty paid leaves of absences in excess of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56Opinion 91-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Family Relationships (spouse of town … Whether it is still the opinion of this Office that there is no prohibited conflict of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-18State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… protection services. $1.9 million with Aon Consulting Inc. for actuarial and benefits management. Department of … Design & Construction $19.8 million with Patricia Electric Inc. for a fire alarm system replacement at Mohawk … Historic Preservation $4.4 million with The Landtek Group Inc. for track and field rehabilitation at Denny Farrell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… and land improvements at Lake Welch in Harriman State Park in Rockland County. $4.6 million with J D Northrup … Hill Constructors Inc. for bridge replacement on Warners Road over I-90 in Onondaga County. $4.7 million with Tioga … vendors for various other purposes such as laboratory and dental supplies and materials. Office of Temporary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberDownsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… in the most economical manner. Seven claims and 44 debit card transactions, totaling $8,346, were paid prior to Board … and approved prior to payment. Discontinue using the debit card. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Opinion 89-19
… Commissioner of the State Department of Social Services (DSS) in an Article 78 proceeding. The Court held that since … review of decisions rendered by the State Commissioner of DSS pursuant to Article 78 of the CPLR, unless otherwise … services could not challenge a decision rendered by the DSS because the county commissioner is an agent of the State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-19Opinion 94-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (by school district of extraclassroom and endowment moneys) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- … by a central school district are subject to the provisions of General Municipal Law 11 pertaining to the investment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-15DiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-files-shareholder-proposals-six-companies-political-spending