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Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2019-S-69) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control/State Liquor Authority (SLA) has adequate controls over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets and information are appropriately managed and safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s69-response.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget
The Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year 2027 comes at a time of unusual fiscal uncertainty, primarily stemming from federal actions that are injecting uncertainty into the economy and disrupting the federal-state fiscal relationship.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/sfy-2027-executive-budget-report.pdfClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2024 Through March 31, 2025 (2024-S-26)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-24s26.pdfLocal Government Management Guide Reserve Funds
This guide describes the types of reserve funds that local governments and school districts can establish and maintain. In general, reserve funds have specific intended purposes and requirements as set forth in law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/reserve-funds.pdfLocal Government Management Guide - Cash Management Technology
This guide is designed to give the reader an overview of electronic cash management technologies, as well as the internal controls needed to help detect fraud and ensure that all transactions are captured.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/cash-management-technology.pdfUnderstanding the Audit Process
… they need to effectively manage and improve operations. In performing our audits, we are required by State Executive … issued by various standard-setting bodies. The Audit Process at a Glance Opening Conference: Audit team and … position or factual differences; this written response is appended to and issued with the final report. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… the arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the … the arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsOpinion 88-21
… the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING - Park Lands (use of park trust fund moneys to construct indoor recreational facility); (use of park trust fund moneys to construct recreational building in … Concerning the use of park trust funds received by a village from subdividers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-21Opinion 88-19
… powers of the town are affected. You state that a citizens group has requested the town board to hire an attorney for … the town can accept a gift of money from the citizens group to help defray legal expenses. Finally, you ask whether … then it may accept a gift of monies from the citizens group to aid in the payment of legal fees and expenses (1982 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19Opinion 88-17
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (whether municipality may compel subdivider to dedicate park land) GENERAL CITY LAW, §§33,34; TOWN LAW, §§277(1), … approval of a subdivision plat, to compel dedication of park land in the subdivision without compensation. 34 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… participate in a time-keeping system on a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed … days you work. The resolution confirms your standard work day. Every employee title, including elected or appointed officials, must have a number of hours per day that are considered full-time for the position. The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionDiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating outside of … New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyOpinion 89-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from elective to … LAW, §§174(2), 176(2-a): A fire district may change the office of fire district treasurer from an elective to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Opinion 89-31
… the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) REFERENDUM-- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) CHARTERS -- City Charters (right to hold recall … Whether the voters of a city may bring a petition to remove an elected city official through recall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31Opinion 89-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … highway (see 1959 Opns St Comp, No. 59-589, unreported; 4 Opns St Comp, 1948 p 360, 3 Opns St Comp, 1947 p 88; see … on line between two towns divided into districts and each district considered as belonging to town to which allotted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Opinion 96-18
… with respect to any particular measure. September 18, 1996 Anthony Cerreto, Esq.,Village Attorney Village of Port Chester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-18Opinion 97-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … corps and fire company) GENERAL CITY LAW, §16-a; NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, §1402; PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §3002; … is no statutory prohibition on an individual becoming a member of a fire company and a member of a volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23Opinion 94 - 23
… discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (of district located within two towns) TOWN LAW, §§170, 172-d: In the case of the extension of a fire district located within two towns, if the proposed extension … proposed extension is within an adjoining fire protection district, the town board of the town within which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23Statement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on President Trump's Budget Proposal
… "The President's budget does not prioritize the needs of the middle-class or the most … The Presidents budget does not prioritize the needs of the middleclass or the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-president-trumps-budget-proposalX.7 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES A Customer is an entity providing or owing monies to the State … about customers is stored in the New York State Customer File, which consists of Centralized Corporate Customers and Local Customers . The use of the Customer File facilitates statewide reporting of the total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7-overview