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Opinion 88-61
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of the appropriate late payment interest charge. You state that thereafter the taxpayer tendered payment in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Opinion 88-51
… (procedure for abolition of); (use of moneys for dredging lake) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§6-c(1)(b), 6-d: Moneys in a … repair reserve fund may be expended for the dredging of a lake if the work is intended to restore the lake to its original condition and need not be undertaken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-51Maine Endwell Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-14)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/maine-endwell-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-14Gananda Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-62)
… for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled $19,966,154. Key Finding District officials have struggled with fiscal challenges and deteriorating financial condition. Key Recommendation Establish and maintain the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/04/gananda-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-62Opinion 96-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BUILDING INSPECTOR -- Expenses (judgment arising from his or her … to pay a judgment arising from the conduct of the building inspector or from the town's planning and zoning activities … judgment arises partially from the actions of the building inspector or from the town's planning and zoning activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Town of Westfield - Real Property Acquisition (2019M-119)
Determine whether Town officials properly acquired real property for a Town purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/westfield-2019-119.pdfTown of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/parma.pdfTown of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/bath.pdfTown of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/milo.pdfTown of Moravia - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-215)
Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/moravia.pdfTown of Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)
Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lyons.pdfProperty Tax Cap Formula for Determining Tax Levy Limit: School Districts
Property Tax Cap Formula for Determining Tax Levy Limit: School Districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/formula_0.pdfOpinion 89-23
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Lease (to State agency at less than fair and adequate … LAW, §72-h: A village may allow a State agency, by lease or license, to utilize space in the village hall … board of trustees of a village ... may sell, transfer or lease to or exchange with any municipal corporation or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23DiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… leadership in helping local governments achieve their goals of sound financial management, property tax control, … Association of Towns thanks Comptroller DiNapoli and his team for their great work on this legislation. It will go a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent to which Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) implemented the … To determine the extent to which Homes and Community Renewal implemented the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Colchester , Town of Greene , Town of Kortright , City of Poughkeepsie and … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Colchester Town of Greene Town of Kortright City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… addition, the department has not established adequate cash receipt and disbursement procedures. Auditors also revealed … did not maintain an inventory of IT assets. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 94-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … LAW, §35.00: If a town board adopts separate resolutions to purchase land for a town hall with current year tax … Whether the construction of a new town hall is subject to permissive referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-24Opinion 94-22
… services with) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Custody of (turning over to not-for-profit association) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … funds paid as fair and adequate consideration pursuant to a contract for services with the district, subject to audit of claims and competitive bidding requirements. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22Opinion 95-18
… fee to be paid at the time of purchase of each burial lot in a village-owned cemetery in lieu of the yearly … fee to be paid at the time of purchase of each burial lot. Article 15 of the Village Law (§§15-1500 through … there is express authority for a village to impose upon lot owners a yearly assessment of up to twelve dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18