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DiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… below average trade-in values and got rid of scrap metal and plant equipment valued at over $900,000 without … Establish controls over the valuation and sale of scrap metal and improve controls over fleet asset sales; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programOpinion 90-9
… in article 5 of Village Law) VILLAGE BOARD -- Powers and Duties (delegation of authority to make budget transfers) … by resolution or local law, authorize the auditor to audit and order paid certain claims only. VILLAGE LAW, §§4-412(1), … office of auditor may grant the auditor authority to audit and order paid some, but not all, claims against the village. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 90-4
… Uses (financing dredging of pond within village) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special … "quicksand-like", material. Finally, you indicate that the owners of certain of the properties surrounding the pond have … the dredging of the pond and assess the cost against the owners of the property benefited. You also ask whether, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 90-2
… in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Contracts (with town library by village) -- Grants (by village to town library) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (contract for library services with, or grant to town library) EDUCATION … Whether a village may contract for library services with a town public library which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-2Opinion 90-1
… the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gifts of moneys to public entities) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal … or association, or private undertaking, does not prohibit gifts to public corporations for public purposes ( Comereski …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 88-56
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (fire district commissioner an employee of firm … doing business with district) -- Exceptions (remuneration and duties exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3)(c), … of interest in purchase contracts between the firm and the district if the exception contained in General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… tax changes that would eliminate important deductions for millions of New Yorkers and threaten higher costs for essential public infrastructure projects. "Middle-class … it is hard to conclude that the members of Congress voting for these plans have a much clearer picture. Frantically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Gilboa-Conesville Central School District – Oversight of Portable Devices (Schoharie County) District officials did … they have not established effective procedures to monitor portable device use when taken off-site. Hicksville Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Opinion 91-42
… department funds to village treasurer); (cooperative investment of department funds and village funds); (gift of … funds) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (cooperative investment of fire department funds and village funds) … belonging to the village. A village fire department is a corporation consisting of the members of all the fire, hose, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Plainview-Bethpage Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … were entitled and unused leave payouts were generally made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and … $24 million of fund balance, which should have resulted in planned operating deficits each year. However, because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… operating deficits, potential litigation, potential buy back of retirement services, improper payments being made … to the school lunch fund that are unlikely to be paid back to general fund. Richfield Springs Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Candor , the Town of Cornwall , the LaGrange Fire … “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Candor the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVI.2.C Budget Journal Transactions – VI. Budgets
… Within the Commitment Control (KK) module, budget journals are used to record the budget control records based upon the enacted budget and other authorizing legislation as well as project … Within the Commitment Control KK module budget journals are used to record the budget control records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2c-budget-journal-transactionsII.1 New York State Financial Accounting Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… process of the constitutional system of budgeting in New York State. These responsibilities are provided in Article … various other sections of the State Finance Law. The New York State Financial Cycle. New York State Financial Accounting using the budgetary (cash) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii1-new-york-state-financial-accounting-overviewDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… the government for the theft of more than $24,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts took place … Relyea’s home and more than $4,800 worth of state funded auto supplies, tools and parts at Rapasadi’s home. Relyea, who owns an auto repair business on the side, allegedly used the parts he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… based in Oneida. Rapasadi was convicted of ordering auto parts and tools for personal use on the state police-paid account at United Auto Supply. DiNapoli’s analysis of thousands of United Auto Supply invoices found that between April 2015 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyXIX.1 Overview – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Currently, DOL and DOT are the only onboarded agencies. Pre April 2022 and the implementation of the Project Costing … full cost of their projects within SFS. In addition, the pre-PCIP use of projects for non-onboarding agencies did not … tracking of Federal and Capital costs under one project. Pre April 2021, DOB maintained capital projects information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1-overviewDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. TUNKARA was arrested on July 19, 2022 and … charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptrollers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateOverview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… A well thought out travel and conference policy, specifically designed for your operations, … for establishing effective control over travel and conference expenses. One of the purposes of this guide is to … consider when developing or updating your travel and conference policy. Travel policies and procedures adopted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overview