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City of Lockport - Budget Review (B1-16-16)
… fund expenditures. The proposed budget does not include a tax overlay, which could create a shortfall in 2017. The … Council will have to adopt a local law to override the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Consider a significant … in the City’s provision for contingencies. Include a tax overlay in the adopted budget. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-16-16Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue (2021M-204)
… not properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue. As a result, Town taxpayers residing outside the Villages did … The Town Board (Board) underestimated sales tax revenue in the town-outside-village (TOV) general, TOV highway and … zero. The same amount of taxes were unnecessarily levied in TOV funds, creating taxpayer inequities. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-canajoharie-budgeting-and-allocating-sales-tax-revenue-2021m-204IV.2 Governing State Statutes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… state purposes, local assistance, capital projects, debt service and general state charges, by fund type, by fund, by … by major category of expense including local assistance, personal service, nonpersonal service, general state charges, and debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv2-governing-state-statutesJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… with their relevant education, training and experience. Learn More Build a Career With Purpose The Office of the … that will help you perform your assignments and otherwise learn and advance. The Office of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaOpinion 89-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (in proceeding for appointment of administrator c.t.a. or d.b.n., or successor executor) … a fee is properly imposed pursuant to subdivision 1 or 2 of section 2402 of the Surrogates Court Procedure Act SCPA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49DiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… The report is part of a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the state. “Buffalo’s finances are … planning.” “Since becoming Mayor, my focus has been on improving the fiscal outlook of Buffalo, fostering an even … the time to review our city’s fiscal condition. Buffalo is on the right track and I’m pleased that this profile by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District To Support Community Banking in South Bronx
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today … Avenue Branch. The BDD program, administered by the Department of Financial Services, supports the establishment … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newOpinion 92-23
… with respect to compliance with anti-trust laws. Since the New York State Attorney General is authorized to investigate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but … that could be used to narrow the budget gaps if not needed for other purposes. The city’s financial plan has a general … and leisure and hospitality sectors, which have accounted for 60 percent of the gains. Job growth, though slowing, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetSample electronic forms Inventory Sheet • Real Property Record • Personal Property Record • Physical Inventory Worksheet
Sample electronic forms Inventory Sheet • Real Property Record • Personal Property Record • Physical Inventory Worksheet
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/capitalassetselectronicworksheet.xlsxComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following audits were issued: Town of Preble – Non-Payroll … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and timely accounting records or properly reconcile bank accounts in a timely manner. About $5 million of real … tax revenue was not posted to the accounting records. Bank reconciliations were generally performed two to three … annual financial reports, constitutional tax limit forms and adopted budgets were not filed in a timely manner, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Alexandria – Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges … ordinances did not conform to applicable state law. Town of Alexandria – Water and Sewer District Financial Condition … Auditors determined that officials did not adopt a data classification, breach notification or online banking policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full op-ed is below: Washington Must Help States and … immediate and more extreme than the Great Recession, and a full federal response is required once again. The House of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19Identifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… level of service is not supported, either partially or in full, going forward. While cliffs could extend past FY 2026, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planCounty of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… Rail Yards property (Rail Yards). Key Findings COIDA did not adequately plan for the 2017 acquisition of the Rail … a rail yard and be profitable. The Board decided this was not in County residents’ best interest due to cost and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaOpinion 94-12
… future date (see 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-23, p 57). We are aware of no prohibition against including in a lease of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12Village of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)
… be mindful of additional potential expenditures with new hires. The Village has underestimated health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… agree with general ledger cash balances at month-end for 18 of the 40 bank reconciliations auditors performed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits