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Opinion 88-65
… 2, 1980). Prior to the amendment, section 986(1) stated only that receipts were to be provided to the "person paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… established 210 days as the expected time required for installers to complete most projects, and an extension … inspections of the initial three jobs for some new installers, nor has it documented the reasons for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCenter Moriches Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-113)
… known as the AFR. The board of fire commissioners is responsible for overseeing the general management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/center-moriches-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-113DiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… decades ago and is heavily used. It is in need of ongoing maintenance, repair or replacement, but the full scope of … recommended. "New York state should have a comprehensive assessment of the condition of the state's capital assets and … partnerships (P3). To improve New York's capital planning process, DiNapoli recommends: Establishing a statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsOpinion 90-60
… purchase contract to finance recycling center under General Municipal Law, §120-w) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … (to finance construction of recycling center under General Municipal Law, §120-w) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§109-b, 120-w: A county may enter … Whether an agreement would violate General Municipal Law 109b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-60State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… (Erie County) School officials did not maintain accurate, complete and supported leave accrual and use records. … than anticipated. However, district officials decided to complete additional work and expand the project scope without … assets to replace. Ticonderoga Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Hornellsville – Financial Management (2025M-102)
… fund balance? Audit Period January 1, 2022 – August 6, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A key measure of a town’s … the annual budget and multiyear financial and capital plans and establishing financial policies, such as those for … adopt comprehensive written multiyear financial or capital plans that could have assisted it and officials in developing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-hornellsville-financial-management-2025m-102Opinion 91-19
… gift under these circumstances. As noted, a fire district only has those powers expressly or by necessary implication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19Opinion 88-43
… in the opinion. WORKERS' COMPENSATION -- Self-Insurance (reimbursement of sheriff's personnel account for General … LAW, §§6-j, 207-c; WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, §25(4): When deputy sheriffs and county corrections officers are injured … revd on dissent 41 NY2d 931, 394 NYS2d 637; 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-92, p 113). Further, it has been held that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-43Opinion 93-16
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16Opinion 94-6
… corporation) PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and Employees (conflict of interest provisions applicable to) … distinguish between tenant members of a housing authority and other members (cf. Public Housing Law, §30[5], providing … flowing from the contract itself. The general welfare and prosperity of the company of an officer may be an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… funding appropriately. However, of the 57 County Boards, only seven had submitted claims for reimbursement, showing … audit. At the time of the follow-up, United had recovered only $14,281. Further, United was not able to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… their inability to submit a change to the Direct Deposit panel while accounting reconciliation reports are being … users attempting to make changes to the Direct Deposits panel will be affected. NYS employees attempting to change … impact the timing of this disruption to the Direct Deposit panel and NYSPO. Agencies should reference the Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineService Credit Purchase Payments – Legacy Reporting
… spread over a period of time equal to or less than the number of months they are purchasing. For example, if the … through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/service-credit-purchase-paymentsOswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition and nonresident … plan. The District does not have an effective process to identify all nonresident foster students receiving … Develop and adopt a multiyear financial operating plan to provide a framework for future budgets and to facilitate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-fosterLaFargeville Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-216)
… the Towns of Alexandria, Clayton, Le Ray, Orleans, Pamelia and Theresa in Jefferson County. The District, which operates … totaled approximately $11 million. Key Findings The Board and District officials overestimated appropriations when … The Business Manager has developed a long-term planning model used when preparing the District’s annual budget but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/lafargeville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-216Town of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 55 (41 percent) of the 133 bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Barker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… or overtime was approved and supported. Therefore, payroll errors went undetected and resulted in unnecessary and erroneous payroll payments. Seven employees were paid amounts that were … or District policy. Key Recommendations Adopt a written payroll policy governing the use of overtime and establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7