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Opinion 88-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to cover retired employees); (retirees … AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (reduction of health insurance benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92-a: A town may … establishing a personnel policy of providing health insurance at town expense to retired employees with at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores With Analysis of 10 Years of Fiscal Monitoring System Data
… A total of 14 local governments in New York State ended their fiscal year 2022 with a fiscal … A total of 14 local governments in New York State ended their fiscal year 2022 with a fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores-analysis-10-years-fiscal-monitoring-system-dataDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… as State Comptroller DiNapoli’s report highlights, so many young people are making Northern Manhattan their home … States. While immigrants have come from more than 55 countries, two thirds of the immigrants in this area are from … those providing health care and business services. Healthcare, the area’s largest employment sector, accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… increased unrestricted fund balance from $4.3 million for all funds to $7.7 million as of the end of 2023 or 118% of … projects. The board and AIDA officials did not review all supplemental documentation for project approval or … and retention and did not determine the reasons for all of the variances between 2023 year-end jobs and project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFederal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… West Virginia 26,586 $2,591,044,794 $97,458 Wisconsin 31,362 $2,645,019,909 $84,339 Wyoming 8,106 $719,673,239 … in New York are the Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Army, Department of the Treasury, Social Security … of Defense in this context does not include the Air Force, Army and Navy. Partnership for Public Service, Beyond the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-stateOversight of Dam Safety
… Conservation (DEC) is adequately regulating dam owners across the State to ensure their compliance with … the State’s Environmental Conservation Law requires dam owners to operate and maintain dams in a safe condition at … times. Dam Safety Regulations (Regulations) describe dam owners’ and DEC’s responsibilities for several areas, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetyState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement On Governor's Budget And New Proposals
… ahead. The Governor has put forth an ambitious agenda to move our state forward, while renewing his commitment to hold the line on spending. "The state is in … the Executive Budget, examine the long-term impact of his proposals, and provide a detailed analysis." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposals-0State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… ahead. The Governor has put forth an ambitious agenda to move our state forward, while renewing his commitment to hold the line on spending. "The state is in … pay for other one-time expenses. "In the coming weeks, my office will thoroughly review the Executive Budget, examine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsBarnard Fire Department – Financial Controls (2015M-134)
… and reported and that Department moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … District and provides fire protection and rescue services for the District’s taxpayers. Expenditures for the 2014 fiscal year totaled approximately $245,000. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-department-financial-controls-2015m-134Allegany Engine Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-176)
… and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through April 28, 2014. … The Treasurer did not offer a legitimate Company purpose for $7,123 in cash withdrawals. The President did not appoint … reports to the Board. Develop and implement procedures for Company officials to follow during and after fundraising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/allegany-engine-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-176Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Criminal History Background Checks … To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report Criminal History Background Checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followClark Mills Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-315)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $67,000 for the 2014 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … by GML. The District has been using a credit union for the deposit and temporary investment of District funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/clark-mills-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-315Washington County Sheriff’s Department Civil Office – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-288)
… Sheriff Department’s internal controls over cash receipts for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. … The Board adopted a budget of approximately $121.5 million for 2013 of which approximately $1.1 million was to finance … 30, 2013. We found that appropriate receipts were issued for all the cash receipts reviewed; they were recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/10/washington-county-sheriffs-department-civil-office-internal-controls-over-cashDelevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period June 1, 2012 through October 4, 2013. … The Delevan Volunteer Fire Company provides services for the Village of Delevan in Cattaraugus County. The Company … with monthly or annual reports and was not responsible for receiving and maintaining custody of all Company funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialLivingston County Probation Department – Financial Operations (2016M-404)
… April 28, 2016. Background Livingston County is located in central New York and has a population of approximately … The Livingston County Probation Department assists in reducing the incidence and impact of crime by probationers … totaling about $2.4 million. The Department’s inadequate computer system produced unreliable data and reports for use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/04/livingston-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2016m-404Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… project approval and monitored approved projects for the period of January 1, 2012 through July 29, 2013. Background … procedures for recouping tax exempt status if a business does not produce the intended benefits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalCity of Watervliet – Financial Condition (2017M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Council adopted … January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. Background The City of Watervliet is located in Albany County and has a … City of Watervliet Financial Condition 2017M230 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/09/city-watervliet-financial-condition-2017m-230City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-15-2)
… The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit … that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for … debt schedule. Ensure that the potential water and sewer rate increases be authorized by the Common Council prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/03/13/city-olean-budget-review-b1-15-2Management of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… had poor controls over its General School Fund (GSF) bank account. In addition, we concluded that the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/management-general-school-funds-followVehicle and Heavy Equipment Purchase Program (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Purchase Program ( Report 2009-S-32 ). … procedures to ensure that the acquisition of vehicles and heavy equipment was justified. In a random sample of 75 … In addition, the Port Authority included funds for vehicle and equipment rentals in its annual Purchase Program. We also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/03/vehicle-and-heavy-equipment-purchase-program-follow