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Opinion 98-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … the meeting. Town Law, §178-c provides that, when incurred by the authority of the board of fire commissioners, the … of the fire district fire department, incurred and paid by any such officer or employee in executing the duties of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2Opinion 91-60
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the accounts of public corporations, including OTBs (NY Const, art X, §5; Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60What is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… a monthly pension payment for the rest of your life. How Defined Benefit Plans Work Defined benefit pension plans, … members and employers. However, the biggest contributor to your pension plan is the New York State Common Retirement … defined contribution plan, the employer, employee or both make contributions to an individual retirement account, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… are rolled back and federal relief and stimulus funds make their way through the region,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… Identity thefts in New York surged during the pandemic with more than 67,000 … a decade earlier, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-315
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to describe new Time Entry Earnings codes used for the Annual … SD Communications Workers of America SG Association of Supreme Court Reporters with the City of New York SK District … amount paid will appear on the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice. Retirement Information: The Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-315-annual-leave-andor-compensatory-time-exchange-programDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… override the cap with 60% voter approval of their budget. List of School Districts in Stress: School Districts in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2021 Full List and Detailed Information for School District Stress … District All Data Worksheet 2021 School District Summary List Read Report: Fiscal Stress Monitoring System School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… employee recruitment, retention, and promotion rates, and pay by gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesOpinion 91-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … The members of the board of commissioners are appointed by the town supervisor, with the approval of the town board … the district, but any rules and regulations established by the commissioners for the government and protection of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Opinion 88-14
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- County Sheriff (disposition of unclaimed county prisoners' property) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … of abandoned property to) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS -- Unclaimed Funds (county prisoners) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14Smithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… District’s internal controls over capital asset spending for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … has almost 200 members. The adopted general fund budget for 2014 totals approximately $4.23 million. Key Findings The … have a capital asset policy and procedures to be followed for constructing and reconstructing capital assets. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… and District officials effectively managed the District’s general fund financial condition. Key Findings As of June 30, 2017 unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by approximately $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Company provided adequate oversight of … of Malta, in Saratoga County, and provides fire protection to residents of the Town, except those located within the … of financial transactions, including audit of bills prior to payment and review of the Treasurer’s records. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/12/malta-ridge-volunteer-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialLumberland Fire Department Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-110)
… it should conduct operations, Department officials do not provide adequate oversight to ensure the adherence to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/lumberland-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-110Town of Busti – Taxpayer Equity (2015M-349)
… between the town-wide and town-outside-village highway funds. The Town unnecessarily increased tax rates for … revenues and appropriations allocated in the proper funds. Correct prior year accounting errors relating to the … between the town-wide and town-outside-village highway funds to correct taxpayer inequity. … The purpose of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-busti-taxpayer-equity-2015m-349Bowmansville Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. - Financial Management (2015M-10)
… Bowmansville Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. is located in the Town of Lancaster in Erie County. The Fire Company, which has a five-member … to a portion of a fire protection district located in the Town of Lancaster. The Town paid the Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/03/08/bowmansville-volunteer-fire-association-inc-financialSouth Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… limit. Key Findings Unrestricted fund balance was not reported accurately because encumbrances, accrued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… $2.8 million to subsidize two enterprise funds in the 2014 proposed budget. Key Recommendation The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Warren County – Occupancy Tax and Weights and Measures (2016M-346)
… The purpose of our audit was to assess oversight of the occupancy tax and compliance with weights and measures laws … could have collected an additional $1.9 million in occupancy tax revenue. The Director of the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/03/31/warren-county-occupancy-tax-and-weights-and-measures-2016m-346Riverhead Charter School – Debit Cards (2017M-254)
… cards to help ensure all charges were adequately supported and for business-related purposes. None of the debit card … from paying sales tax on purchases, the Executive Director and Director of Finance repeatedly paid sales tax on debit … cards, adopt a debit card policy that describes the types and circumstances of the purchases allowed and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/27/riverhead-charter-school-debit-cards-2017m-254