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Expedited Payments of Unclaimed Funds
… – Relates to expedited payments of abandoned property under a certain monetary threshold. Memo Bill Text … Relates to expedited payments of abandoned property under a certain monetary threshold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/expedited-payments-unclaimed-fundsTown of Westfield - Real Property Acquisition (2019M-119)
… of purchase, the property had an estimated full market value of $243,000. Key Recommendations Use a thorough process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-westfield-real-property-acquisition-2019m-119DiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-two school districts were designated in some level of fiscal … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending June 30, 2024, up from 16 districts in fiscal … Twentytwo school districts were designated in some level of fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… The city of Buffalo’s finances have stabilized in recent years because of … to savings of more than $66 million in interest costs.” Over the past decade, Buffalo’s revenues have grown 20 … expenditures grew at an average annual rate of 2.3 percent over the past decade, compared to an average of 3.3 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
The Paycheck Protection Program PPP is a loan program administered by the US Small Business Administration SBA first authorized by Congress in March 2020 to respond to the economic hardships faced by small businesses and notforprofit organizations due to the pandemic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021Opinion 2006-9
… (on the transfer of property of a town sewer district to a county) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Referendum (on the transfer of property of a town sewer district to a county) TOWN LAW §198(12): The transfer of property and facilities of a town sewer district to a county on behalf of a county district pursuant to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-9DiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… The loss of 44,400 construction jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was the state’s … June, but even with pent-up demand for certain projects, jobs are still lagging behind the employment rebound in other … as why we must lead this recovery. We need the American Jobs Plan to get New Yorkers back to work, to build the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineIV.2 Governing State Statutes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… The following are the most notable statutes for account code usage in the SFS: State Finance Law §8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv2-governing-state-statutesJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… State. Among other duties, LGSA auditors: Perform on-site audits of local governments, schools and fire districts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… Estate Portfolio ( 2013-S-23 ). Background The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) mission is to “provide clean, … management plan for property affected by the hydroelectric plant. Any decisions that could impact the land management … review. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York Power Authority: Selected Management and Operations Practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of Center Moriches Free Public Library , Town of Harmony , Village of Hillburn , … , Mount Vernon IDA , Town of Villenova and the Westmere Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … spent appropriately and effectively.” Center Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and capital needs and has not outlined its intentions for financing future capital improvements or equipment … activities. As a result, total general fund balance for fiscal year-end 2021-22 was overstated by $571,719, the … monitoring airport operations and financial condition. For the past five years, the total airport operating deficits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The company secretary also inappropriately used a company credit card for personal purchases of at least $1,100 without … Greece, Oyster Bay, Ramapo, Southampton, Tonawanda and Union; and four Cities: New Rochelle, Rochester, Troy and … use was found on computers. In addition, network and application user accounts were not properly managed. Auditors …
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 … also found that the purchasing policy and procedures do not address the solicitation of competition for …
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
… The Buffalo News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The … The Buffalo News published an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today pressing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… know where your assets and documents are kept. Discuss funeral and burial options, and let your family know about … Organize Your Files Set up a file in a secure place at home listing all your records, certificates, names and phone … will need to find important documents such as burial or funeral plans, the will or trust agreements, deeds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and budget cuts on the federal level pose a significant threat to the city’s … Representatives and the Senate have reached agreement on a tax plan, which limits the deductibility of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetOpinion 89-64
… property ( cf. Eminent Domain Procedure Law, Articles 3, 5 and 6 relative to real property acquired by condemnation). … of Article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution (see Grand Realty v City of White Plains , 125 AD2d 639, 510 NYS2d 172; … manner (see also Winkler v Summers , 51 Hun 636, 5 NYS 723; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-35, p 65). To fulfill its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… district officials maintained surplus fund balance levels at more than three times the amount allowed by state law. … the tax certiorari reserve fund and maintained it at a reasonable level. However, the treasurer did not … balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances at month-end for 18 of the 40 bank reconciliations auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsVillage of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Washingtonville’s (Village’s) 2025-26 tentative budget … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1