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Opinion 96-22
… discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys to contingency and tax stabilization reserve fund); (use of moneys in fund following abandonment … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(9), (9-a): Moneys in a capital reserve fund may not be transferred to a contingency and tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-22Opinion 97-23
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … partnership, association, corporation, municipality or any legal or public entity or subdivision thereof engaged in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23Opinion 95-26
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's … and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a meeting room if … volunteer firefighters and their families, it may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys for the reasonable cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-26Opinion 95-30
… grants or bequests in the form of a true trust are subject to the "prudent investor" provisions of Estates, Powers and … Prior inconsistent opinions are superseded. You inquire as to the authority for public libraries to invest moneys raised by taxes, and non-tax moneys, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Decision
… “The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision today grants same-sex marriages the dignity, equality and … ensure equal protection in the workplace and beyond, but today's victory is truly historic and worthy of celebration." … The US Supreme Courts landmark decision today grants samesex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-same-sex-marriage-decisionOversight of Study Abroad Programs
… Objective To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) has efficient and effective oversight of its study abroad programs throughout its campuses. The audit … programs that allow SUNY students the opportunity to participate in educational opportunities globally. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/oversight-study-abroad-programsFinancial Literacy
… literacy empowers New Yorkers with skills knowledge and education to make informed decisions with their money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/financial-literacyControls Over Equipment
… were unable to find some items. In addition, H+H staff did not always accurately record information in FAM and made … accuracy and implement a system of continuous monitoring. Investigate why the 18 items identified in this report could not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentFare Collection
… Program The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a State public authority created pursuant to Article 5, Title … and monthly travel within the specified zones shown on the ticket) and non-commutation (one-way, round-trip, and … Invoice collection procedures, leading to additional lost revenue. Key Recommendations Determine why TSPs did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionSUNY Bulletin No. SU-334
… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a recruitment … and must include the earnings code and payment amount. The roster must be forwarded to SUNY System Administration. A copy of this roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-334-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employeesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 5
… Making Payments to the United States Postal Service (USPS) and related postal services, such as Pitney Bowes … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable for USPS and related postal services may delay payment crediting. … For information on how to process payments to the USPS and related postal services, including specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/5-complex-entity-payments-postageFiscal Stress Monitoring System
… to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive. Read the System Basics [pdf] document to learn more. Search for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoringVillage of Endicott – Disbursements (2021M-124)
… Village of Endicott (Village) officials ensured that non-payroll disbursements were appropriate, adequately supported … were not properly audited. Of the $23.1 million in non-payroll disbursements made during the audit period, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/24/village-endicott-disbursements-2021m-124Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if the Town of Hempstead (Town) Board (Board) adopted realistic budgets and effectively … Determine if the Town of Hempstead Town Board Board adopted realistic budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Marlboro Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-33)
… a data security plan in January 2010 that included password security and user account management policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/23/marlboro-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-33Town of Centerville – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-75)
… did not: Properly record dates of collections for Clerk fees on 21 of 29 daily collections totaling $438 (64 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-centerville-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-75Arlington Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-110)
… we found District officials should have: Disabled 150 of the 9,989 network user accounts we examined. The 150 accounts include 116 generic accounts, 27 employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/29/arlington-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-110Little Flower Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-78)
… (District) officials properly recorded and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) … did not ensure fixed assets were recorded and accounted for properly. A physical inventory check has not been … 37 assets that cost $25,496 are lost and unaccounted for. These assets include nine desktop and 17 laptop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/little-flower-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-78Irvington Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-89)
… appliances, exercise equipment and a floor cleaning machine. Key Recommendations Maintain complete, accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/irvington-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-89Village of Hancock – Insurance Withholdings (2022M-108)
… whether the Village of Hancock (Village) officials ensured insurance premium contributions were accurately calculated … Key Findings Village officials did not ensure that insurance premium contributions were accurately calculated and collected. Employee insurance contributions were not calculated correctly and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/28/village-hancock-insurance-withholdings-2022m-108