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Opinion 88-24
… incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3)(a): Town board member has an interest in a … include use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's labor. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town … contract of his or her spouse. If, however, materials or services are provided to a municipality by a municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and Markets: Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016 (2018-S-44) The department established … procedures to accurately report its assessable expenses for the two years ended June 30, 2016 for the Apple and Sour … identified. State Education Department (SED): Amerimed Kids LLC: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: New York's Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak
… New York’s participation rate was 59%, almost 3 percentage points lower than the rest of the nation. “New York’s labor … unemployment rate was 9.9% in 2020, nearly two percentage points higher than the rest of the nation. By 2021, the … 22.1% of the population in 2021, nearly five percentage points higher than in 2011. Similarly, the number of workers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-yorks-labor-force-decreased-sharply-during-pandemic-and-remains-below-pre-pandemic-peakDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s money. Whether these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsV.3.B Departments and Agencies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… A of the COA Handbook. The Statewide Department Reporting Tree can also be found on SFS Coach and is organized in the … conform to the first four levels of use in the Department Tree, as these levels are used for statewide reporting. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3b-departments-and-agenciesDraft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… agreements reached between parties concerning the division of the pension benefits. While it’s use is not required, DRO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… 1, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The County is governed by a seven-member Legislature. The County’s … obtaining SNAP application/recertification documentation is consistent and that the appropriate documentation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The City of Poughkeepsie and Town of Poughkeepsie entered into an intermunicipal cooperative agreement in 1991 to form the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which provides water to … City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project Board Oversight 2014M236 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Wellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
Wellsville Central School District Financial Management 2017M159
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… year during which the debt incurred to finance the deficit is outstanding, the proposed budget for next succeeding … in 2016. The overtime appropriation in the proposed budget is less than the amount expended for the first nine months of … the adopted budget. Ensure the appropriation for overtime is reasonable. Approve the 10 percent increase in water rents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20North Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… 2016. Background The North Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The … operates five schools with approximately 2,650 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … do not have sufficient information to ensure that the log is complete and accurate. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… Oneida County. The District, which operates five schools with approximately 1,300 students, is governed by an elected … recent years, the Board has balanced its adopted budgets with appropriations of fund balance and reserves, which has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s payroll process for the period January 1, 2012, to January … year totaled $3,035,009, of which $1,574,274 were for payroll-related expenditures. Key Findings The Secretary paid … benefits. We found errors in general fund employee payroll payments aggregating $2,484: $1,273 in over-payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… accounted for in other funds. However, we found that the allocation method is not based on the cost of actual services … to 11 funds. Key Recommendations Continue to develop an allocation plan based on the direct relationships between the … Town of Riverhead Allocation of Administrative Costs 2012M247 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… February 6, 2014. Background The Forestville Central School District (District) is located in several towns in … Forestville Central School District Transportation Operations and Cafeteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)
budget review wyandanch school
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population … Village of Liberty Financial Condition 2013M109 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Village of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… 2012. Background The Village of Washingtonville is located in Orange County. The Village Board is responsible for … budget estimates and monitor the budget, resulting in operating deficits in the Village’s three operating funds (general, water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… in a timely manner and did not remit these collections to the Supervisor in a timely manner. Specifically, the Clerk … of the actual date of receipt. Remit real property taxes to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) on a weekly basis, as … and an accountability analysis by preparing a list of liabilities and comparing it to reconciled bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County) The district did not have adequate systems in place to verify that textbooks purchased for and loaned to … support the students' eligibility to receive textbooks. In addition, the district did not have systems in place to account for textbooks purchased for and loaned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits