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Opinion 2004-1
… in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Services (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) … §209-b; TOWN LAW §176: A fire district may not impose fees for emergency rescue services provided by an emergency rescue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1DiNapoli, Sanders and Anderson Take Action to Expand Lending in Underserved Communities and Spur Economic Development
… state and our local communities.” “After we discovered how the state was not maximizing the participation of all … has access to the financial tools that drive growth.” “I want to thank State Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Sanders … red tape and raising the cap so community banks can do what they’re meant to do, invest in us. That means more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-sanders-and-anderson-take-action-expand-lending-underserved-communities-and-spur-economicTransportation and Warehousing Sector – New York City Industry Sector Dashboards
… visitor numbers fell dramatically, stunting the demand for passenger transportation. At the same time, demand for goods skyrocketed due to shifts in consumer and business … sales; in sales tax year 2023, e-commerce accounted for 18 percent of retail taxable sales in the City. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/osdc/reports/nyc-sectors/transportation-and-warehousingIntroduction – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… Information technology (IT) has become an integral part of most local governments’ … and accounting and reporting. The impact of an unplanned IT disruption involving the corruption or loss of data or … operations. Proactively anticipating and planning for IT disruptions will prepare local government and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/introduction2021 Financial Condition Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 will long be remembered for the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and for the resilience demonstrated by New Yorkers in responding … the ongoing risks and challenges, and opportunities for changes to improve the long-term outlook for State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcrYates County – County Clerk Cash Receipts (2015M-223)
… our audit was to examine the Clerk’s cash receipt process for the period January 1, 2014 through August 19, 2015. … a 14-member Board of Legislators. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $42.8 million. Key Findings The … Clerk has not established written policies and procedures for cash receipts. Cash receipt duties are not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/04/yates-county-county-clerk-cash-receipts-2015m-223Moriah Central School District – Internal Controls Over Leave Accruals (2014M-84)
… effective internal controls over leave accruals for the period of July 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014. … with approximately 740 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total approximately $15 million. … not adopt comprehensive written policies and procedures for leave accruals. District officials do not review leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/moriah-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-leave-accrualsMassapequa Water District (2014M-100)
… Massapequa Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and serves the entire incorporated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/06/13/massapequa-water-district-2014m-100Evans-Brant Central School District – Travel Expenditures and Reimbursements (2014M-194)
… the District’s travel expenditures and reimbursements for the period July 1, 2012 through May 13, 2014. Background … with approximately 2,900 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $53.3 … claims auditor did not ensure that the District only paid for travel and conference expenses that were necessary and as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/03/evans-brant-central-school-district-travel-expenditures-andBroadalbin-Perth Central School District – Health Insurance Buyouts and Separation Payments (2014M-146)
… of our audit was to examine the adequacy and support for the District’s calculations of separation payments and health insurance buyouts for the period July 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. … of approximately 1,800 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/15/broadalbin-perth-central-school-district-health-insurance-buyouts-andValley Stream 24 Union Free School District – New Hire Paperwork (2022M-189)
… by a seven-member Board of Education that is responsible for managing and controlling the District’s financial and … educational affairs . Results of Review We examined files for all 37 new employees hired during the 2021-22 school … teachers, nine monitors and two summer helpers. Except for minor findings, which we discussed with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/17/valley-stream-24-union-free-school-district-new-hire-paperwork-2022m-189Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the period June 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year are approximately $1.5 million. … officials did not always use competitive procedures for the procurement of goods and services as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228Longwood Public Library – Bank Account Management (2015M-309)
… 2015. Background Longwood Public Library, located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, is a school district public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/02/05/longwood-public-library-bank-account-management-2015m-309Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company #4 – Cash Disbursements (2016M-118)
… 1, 2014 through January 31, 2016. Background The Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company #4 is a volunteer organization … Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company 4 Cash Disbursements 2016M118 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/06/03/maple-avenue-volunteer-fire-company-4-cash-disbursements-2016m-118Lakeland Central School District - Reserves Management (2019M-113)
… the financial objectives, funding levels and conditions for use for the District’s reserves. The District’s tax certiorari … objectives, optimal funding levels and conditions for use for each reserve. Perform an analysis of the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/19/lakeland-central-school-district-reserves-management-2019m-113Village of Red Hook - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-100)
… services. Ensure all claims are adequately supported as required by the procurement policy. Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019m-100Poughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for 25 deposits totaling $37,256. The central treasurer did not prepare timely reports for the Board or the auditor. IT assets valued at $11,397 … not be located. Key Recommendations Maintain documentation for all ECA receipts. Ensure that the central treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andTown of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key Recommendations The Supervisor … financial activity is accurately and completely accounted for. Develop a plan for updating and maintaining the accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District - Claims Processing (2018M-131)
… Determine whether claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … purchasing agent approved 12 purchase orders (6 percent) for purchases totaling $61,109 after the goods and services … were ordered. The claims auditor approved the claims for these 12 purchases with supporting documentation that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2018mSlingerlands Fire District – Professional Services (2014M-250)
… services in accordance with its purchasing policy for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for the 2014 fiscal year totaled $547,525. Key Finding … District officials did not obtain quotes or proposals for most professional services during the audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/slingerlands-fire-district-professional-services-2014m-250