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Opinion 88-14
… and supersedes any rights claimed by the county (see In re Menschefrend's Estate , 1954, 283 App Div 463, 128 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14Payroll Forms
… completed form to a disk or on your computer. After opening the form, position the hand pointer inside a field …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/formsOpinion 90-59
… obstructions caused by snow (Highway Law, §140[1], [2]). For this purpose, towns are authorized to purchase equipment, … stated that since town property is acquired only for proper town purposes, it may not be used for purely private purposes (1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Cincinnatus Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-77)
… the Audit Area A fire district board is responsible for providing proper oversight of a fire district’s financial … oversight training. The District’s budgeted appropriations for 2025 totaled $219,166 and the District’s reserve fund … not: Ensure that District assets were properly accounted for and safeguarded, including 19 assets totaling $33,009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/cincinnatus-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-77Oxford Academy and Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-12)
… since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing … difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9Town of Hornellsville – Financial Management (2025M-102)
… Audit Area A key measure of a town’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference … amount of unrestricted fund balance within operating funds is an important financial consideration for town officials because it is available for appropriation to reduce taxes, fund one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-hornellsville-financial-management-2025m-102State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… or misappropriated without detection. Town of Middlebury – Tax Collection Remittance (Wyoming County) The tax collector did not remit collections to the town … operations in a timely manner. Auditors found that the tax collector did not remit taxes totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Opinion 2007-3
… POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to “other compensation” when no increase on or after August … AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (entitlement of police chief to “other compensation” when no increase on or after August … LAW §207-m: A village chief of police is not entitled to benefits under General Municipal Law §207-m when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-3Oversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… scope covers the period October 3, 2011 through October 9, 2018. About the Program DFS is responsible for regulating … Committee on Insurance. For 2016, DFS reported $11.9 billion in net title insurance premiums. New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… the SAVE Act added Section 2801-a of the Education Law (Law), which requires public school districts to develop district-wide safety plans (District Plans) and … 25 sampled schools, finding deficiencies such as incorrect contact information for key personnel, unarmed door alarms, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsOversight of Private Career Schools
… The audit covers the period January 1, 2009 through June 27, 2012. Background The New York State Education Law (Law) … of Information Technology for Professional Licensing and Renewal (2006-S-22) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… York State. When initially granted, a proprietary school’s license is valid for 2 years. Thereafter, license renewals are granted for a period of 4 years. In order to be approved for the 2-year license, schools are required to submit certain financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followChurchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… District (District) officials make procurements related to capital improvement projects (CIP) in accordance with … and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using … quotes, a well-planned solicitation effort is important to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18Opinion 92-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Commissioners (lease … which may bind successor governing boards, and for the best price obtainable or the most beneficial terms and … governing board has a fiduciary duty to secure the best price obtainable in their judgment or most beneficial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23Housing Preferences for Disabled Veterans (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Preference for Disabled Veterans (2010-S-42). Background In November 2007, the Private Housing Law was amended to require housing companies to provide disabled veterans with a … two recommendations included in our initial audit report Housing Preference for Disabled Veterans 2010S42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/housing-preferences-disabled-veterans-followVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2018-19 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to … Village of Suffern Budget Review B1864 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation: Compliance … monitor and enforce requirements for safety and quality of life on state waters in accordance with Navigation Law. However, auditors identified several aspects of the office’s oversight that could be strengthened to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Paris – Water and Sewer User Charges (2025M-146)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Paris (Town) officials properly manage the billing, … $175,000 in water rents and penalties on behalf of the Sauquoit Water District (Water District), and … in sewer rents, surcharges and penalties on behalf of the Oneida County (County) sewer district (Sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/06/26/town-paris-water-and-sewer-user-charges-2025m-146XI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… by state agencies during the previous fiscal year. OSC is required to include in the Consulting Services Report the … Form A into new solicitations for consulting services. It is important to note that regardless of a contract's payment … report the required data. Submission of a completed Form A is required for OSC approval of new contracts for consulting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureXVII.2.C Transactions Against Lapsing Appropriations – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Vouchers and Expense Reports Pursuant to Article 4, Section 40, Paragraph 3 of the State Finance … was incurred before the end of the fiscal year. Prior to approving these transactions, OSC may request documentation to confirm goods were received in satisfactory condition or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2c-transactions-against-lapsing-appropriations