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Opinion 98-10
… a village to generate revenues to reimburse the town for the cost of repairs and maintenance of village streets … letter concerning a contract between a town and a village for the repair and maintenance of village streets. You ask … the village to generate revenue to reimburse the town for the cost of these contractual services. Village Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-10Village of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… in operating deficits in the Village’s three operating funds (general, water and sewer). During the period covered … to be overexpended causing deficits in these funds. The Board allowed appropriations to be overexpended … trends, and plans for the future use of reserve funds. Frequently monitor and update the plans to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… interest existed. Auditors found no competition was sought for professional services. Officials paid the 12 providers … The district has been contracting with the company for about 10 years. City of Glen Cove Industrial Development … in the accounting records. She also recorded one deposit for $25,000 twice. Auditors also found the required 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… award amounts that were decided based on non-current crime statistics. Auditors also found Program costs that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
… local governments were designated in fiscal stress for 2019, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … operating on a calendar year basis (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) for 2019 (pre-pandemic). In New York, that includes all … said. “Without aid from Washington, the options are bleak for local governments trying to stay in the black, and many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… CCRB had an appropriate and sufficiently documented basis for the complaints referred to the NYPD and other agencies and for truncated complaints, and if CCRB was conducting … could jeopardize its ability to hold officers accountable for misconduct. For example, while CCRB receives automated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followCity of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)
… Office and accountability over the water operations for the period January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background … budgeted operating fund expenditures totaled $5.9 million for the 2013 year. Key Findings The Council and Treasurer … or used, leaving 388 million gallons of unaccounted-for water. The cost of unaccounted-for water for 2011 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214Willsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… 2014. Background The Willsboro Fire Department is located in the Town of Willsboro in Essex County. The Department provides fire protection and … approve all bills prior to payment or document approval in the minutes. Instead, Department officials stated that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Child Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… paid each month – documentation that supports information in the financial reports. Key Recommendations Follow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-managementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … did not obtain quotes. Quotes should have been obtained for 23 claims totaling approximately $125,600. Although the claims were for appropriate purposes, only five claims included evidence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Appointment of Interim Emerging Managers Director
… today announced the promotion of Sylvester (Sly) McClearn to interim director of the New York State Common Retirement … financial industry and I have no doubt he will continue to build on our long record of success. Now, more than ever, … asset for institutional investors. I look forward to his contributions.” “We are extremely proud of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-appointment-interim-emerging-managers-directorDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… is being spent,” DiNapoli said. “This is a positive step for a company that has run into significant troubles with its … payments over $25,000 to any trade associations used for political purposes and payments made to any organization … “secret payments” totaling over $60 million in exchange for a bailout. This illustrates how undisclosed corporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-009
… be used to measure readiness; and the resources available for assisting agency staff with testing. Affected Employees … PayServ users will be granted access to a test environment for PayServ v 9.2. Agency users will be able to test … Schedule provides details on the dates and activities for testing. This schedule provides an outline of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-009-agency-testing-and-trainingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Program (NYSHIP): UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (2020-S-7) … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare … identified $7,331,458 in actual and potential overpayments for services not supported by provider documentation and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Phelps – Financial Management (2015M-70)
… March 27, 2015. Background The Town of Phelps is located in Ontario County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/31/town-phelps-financial-management-2015m-70Caledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-356)
… is located in the Town of Caledonia in Livingston County, and is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. The … Findings The Department has not adopted written policies and procedures for financial operations other than the … by-laws do not address all areas of financial operations and contain contradictory provisions related to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/03/14/caledonia-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialUnion Fire Company #2 Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-205)
… internal controls over the Company’s financial operations for the period April 1, 2011, to May 15, 2012. Background The … County. The Board of Directors, which is responsible for the Company’s overall general and financial affairs, … Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, and Treasurer. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/union-fire-company-2-inc-financial-operations-2012m-205Monterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… reconciliations of the bank statements with Company records, or obtain an independent audit of the Treasurer’s financial records. The Treasurer made purchases, paid bills, wrote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… to the same month one year ago, driven by double-digit increases in the costs of energy and transportation. Despite … and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip earnings growth. … costs in the NYC metro area have grown most steeply for energy, transportation, recreation and food. While some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsTown of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately 2,220 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board (Board), … primarily with real property taxes. Key Findings The Board is not providing adequate oversight of the Dog Control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193