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Opinion 91-22
… authorities having control of fire departments and fire companies may organize fire police squads "within such departments or companies". Section 209-c further provides that the police … firefighters "who are members of such departments or companies". Based on the quoted language in section 209-c, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, has had a … City of Poughkeepsie Budget Review B6171 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2013-MR-1)
… counsel to determine whether action should be taken to recoup the difference. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2013-mr-1Accounts Payable Advisory No. 4
… to enter in the invoice number field, as follows: Regular bills: The first 13 digits of the account number (containing … in the Invoice Number Field: 5184741212975071512. Summary bills: 10-Digit Bill Number followed by the ending service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/4-complex-entity-verizon-landline-servicesParkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… the setting aside of an amount equal to the appraised fair market value of the lands being alienated for the purchase of … municipalities did not take steps to determine the fair market value of the parklands alienated or the replacement … in accordance with the legislation. Ensure that a fair market value assessment is conducted when appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Fund Puts Anti-Israel Movement on Notice
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to review its portfolio for any companies involved in the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. DiNapoli and the Fund will take appropriate steps to protect investments from any risk posed by companies that are engaged in BDS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-pension-fund-puts-anti-israel-movement-noticeAlbany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… disbursement functions increases the risk that Department funds could be misappropriated without detection. Although … software does not produce accurate accounts receivable aging reports, which hinders Department officials’ ability to … by making more timely disbursements to those victims who have been unpaid for the longest period of time. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… communities throughout the State by lowering the costs of financing projects that prevent water pollution and … Each public authority and benefit corporation should have formal policies and procedures identifying discretionary … policies should include the supporting documentation and formal approvals necessary for such costs. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Clean drinking water is a precious resource that we should never take for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a crime that was easily prevented. Checks and balances are a … with the disposition as the Town of Ellery is going to be made whole and Ms. Thompson will be a convicted felon, … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… support overall objectives. The audit identified a total of $543,400 of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures specifying which types of … should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.74 billion, up $25.8 million compared to the same time last year. “Year-over-year sales tax growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearTown of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… will not properly accounted for, that moneys could be lost or stolen, or that the Trustees will lose interest that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mXV.12 Refund of Appropriation and Report of Moneys Received – XV. End of Year
… the account code will need to be changed to 32207 Refund – lapsed approps, see Chapter VII.3 - AP Adjustment Vouchers / …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv12-refund-appropriation-and-report-moneys-receivedHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the internal … the District took adequate measures to solicit quotations. While the District’s policy requires that a copy of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233DiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… effort and work of the Comptroller’s office, the NY State Police, and the Steuben County DA’s Office,” said … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer of the Frewsburg Central School District, for stealing nearly $7,000 in funds raised by students to … to the district in the amount of $6,982.42. The arrest is a result of a joint investigation between the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 17% in November
… Statewide local sales tax collections grew by 17.5% in November compared to … “As has been the case the past several months, November’s sales tax collections were greatly improved over last year,” … quarterly distributions against what had been reported by sales tax vendors for the reporting quarter and adjusts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-more-17-novemberUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. … and infrastructure. Specifically, the BOE has planned for and spent funds for the activities described in its ARMOR cybersecurity plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2018-S-50 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-follow