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Opinion 92-20
… a town may impose a license fee on concerts which take place during the running of a county fair on the fairgrounds. … also utilized as a speedway, and for concerts which take place on a regular basis during the summer. You state that … of exhibitions, performances or entertainments in any place within the town" (Town Law, §136[3]; see also Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Opinion 94-7
… MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i), (ii)(a)(9- a): A village is prohibited by General Municipal Law, §209-b(4) … of emergency or general ambulance services provided by a village fire department and may not supersede the prohibition … pursuant to its home rule powers. You ask whether a village board may impose fees upon users of ambulance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7State Contract and Payment Actions in October
… services statewide. $1.4 million with SPR Holdings LLC to provide an on-call residence suite at the Kirby … Construction Fund $32.6 million with AOW Construction LLC for renovation work at the former Albany High School … $26.1 million to Maximus US Services Inc. for enrollment broker services for the Office of Health Insurance Programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… million with New York State Industries for the Disabled Inc. for the printing and mailing of appearance … in Suffolk County. $1.8 million with Friendly Ford Inc. for the purchase of 25 Ford Super Duty pickup trucks. Gaming Commission $1.7 million with Elsym …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Oswego , Town of Owego , Town of Sidney , Town of South Bristol and Wyoming County . “In today’s fiscal climate, … annual audits of the supervisor’s records. Town of South Bristol – Financial Management (Ontario County) The board … City of Oswego Town of Owego Town of Sidney Town of South Bristol and Wyoming County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2XIV.14.L Asset Retirement Obligations – XIV. Special Procedures
… resulting from normal operations. External Obligating Events AROs must be legally enforceable. Activities … event. Per paragraph 9 of GASBS 83, external obligating events include: Approval of federal, state, or local laws or … capital asset should not be reported. Internal Obligating Events In order to recognize an ARO, there must also be an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv/xiv14l-asset-retirement-obligationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Medco Health Solutions, which was subsequently bought by Express Scripts Holding Company. Auditors found United did … Plan’s prescription drug program did not meet or exceed Express Scripts’ best existing rebate agreements for other clients, as required. Express Scripts did not invoice, collect, or allocate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Releases Subway Ridership Dashboard
… he has launched an interactive online tool using subway ridership data that details where straphangers are, and are … Comptroller DiNapoli's MTA Dashboard lays bare how ridership changed as commuting patterns shifted over the past … As DiNapoli’s October 2020 report on the MTA emphasized, ridership has returned slowly since the pandemic shutdown in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-releases-subway-ridership-dashboardDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… Lisle – Transparency of Fiscal Activities Village of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities Village of North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesTown of Knox – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-30)
… report of examination was issued, took office in January 2026, subsequent to the audit period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/04/24/town-knox-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-30DiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… New York City’s adopted $119.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget is … revenues and savings from the lower cost of services for asylum seekers,” DiNapoli said. “Employment … spending growth, given the systemic restructuring of federal fiscal policy underway and the risk of its lasting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growKerhonkson Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-124)
… Additionally, the Board’s inadequate review of claims led to claims potentially being paid without sufficient … plans to anticipate and prepare for infrastructure repairs, future purchases and asset upgrades. Ensure all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/15/kerhonkson-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-124DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose allegedly exploited his position of trust to divert … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000Opinion 88-73
… "Capital improvements to be constructed, reconstructed or acquired, or equipment to be acquired, on behalf of an improvement district or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… and bolsters reserves to ensure the sustainability of services. The final budget should also meet high standards of transparency, and I urge lawmakers to reject the proposed … bidding requirements and oversight by my office of nearly $13 billion in spending.” Background on State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jennifer Colucci, 41, of … the government in the second degree and was arraigned today in Beekman Town Court before Judge Robert … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jennifer Colucci 41 of Hopewell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherAmortization Schedules and Payoffs – Contribution Stabilization Program
… (ERS or PFRS). Click the “Amortization Schedule Review” link on the Billing Dashboard. You will be able to search for … Dashboard, click the “Amortization Payoff Calculator” link. Click the “Search” button. In the list of search … to participate in an incentive. Generally, employers can elect to participate in an incentive if one is offered and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/amortization-schedules-and-payoffsUnited Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. (UCP Rochester) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … covered the year ended December 31, 2013. Background UCP Rochester, a not-for-profit organization located in … costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area Inc on its CFR were prprly calculated adqtly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-cerebral-palsy-association-rochester-area-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAudits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… Below is a brief overview of the audit process, highlighting some of the significant milestones of an audit. More detailed information can be found in: Understanding the Audit Process Brochure [pdf] . Audit Selection: A risk … Audits of Local Governments The Audit Process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processAllegany County Industrial Development Agency – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2012M-244)
… from both the ACIDA and the County including the ACIDA CFO and Director, and the County Planner. However, there were … or the County. Furthermore, the job description for the CFO does not indicate the normal work hours for that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/05/31/allegany-county-industrial-development-agency-internal