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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the safeguarding of its resources. The bylaws do not adequately segregate the treasurer’s duties. They … status at regular department meetings; however, they do not provide for mitigating controls such as someone other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 94-5
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][d][3][4]; see 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-56, p 134). The conclusion that section 116(13) … abuse at the expense of town taxpayers" (1980 Veto Message No. 93). The 1982 amendment, which eliminated the reference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0XI.5 Purchase Authorizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… When a State agency awards a term contract that allows for the purchase of commodities on an as-needed basis, the … the State Comptroller (OSC) funds reservation requirements for Purchase Authorizations, instructions for numbering Purchase Authorizations and forms/templates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi5-purchase-authorizationsXI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… is a contract let by the Office of General Services (OGS) for use by State agencies and other authorized users. State … can be found on the OGS website . Agency instructions for purchasing from centralized contracts are provided by OGS … in the centralized contract. OSC approval is required for purchase orders and contracts valued at over $200,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsMore State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… States Department of Agriculture Census released this year. It provides a comprehensive breakdown of farming across … number of farms. In comparison, the state as a whole lost 8% of its farms during the same timeframe. There were … $6.2 billion in expenses, an increase of $1.9 billion (42.8%) from 2017. In 2022, hired labor expenditures grew by 68%, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-606
… Pursuant to Section 6220 of New York State Education Law, yearly increments are to be paid in January and July for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-606-january-2018-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsOpinion 91-46
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK-- Compensation (increase during … or decrease for county clerk during term of office) COUNTY LAW, §201; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE XIII, §7: A county … did not prohibit the salaries of district attorneys from being increased during their terms of office. The Court noted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46Opinion 2003-4
… the fire district board of fire commissioners shall "audit all claims against the fire district and shall, by … of a fire district "shall have the power to make any and all contracts herein authorized …". When a statute vests the … that chapter 670 of the Laws of 2002 added, inter alia , new sections 174(2-a) and 177-c to the Town Law. Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4DiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsVendor File Advisory No. 3
… collect and record the email address and phone number for a vendor’s Primary Contact during the vendor add process, … this information. This information is not required for a primary contact that does not have an email address … number. Including a phone number and/or email address for a Primary Contact enables the SFS to automatically send …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/3-obtaining-vendors-primary-contact-email-addressVillage of Owego - Board Oversight and Financial Operations (2018M-101)
… implemented adequate internal controls to safeguard money in the custody of the Clerk-Treasurer’s office. Key Findings … duties or provide sufficient oversight of their work. As a result, many of their duties were performed without Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-owego-board-oversight-and-financial-operations-2018m-101Town of Avoca – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-131)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s financial management … and evaluate the operations and financial practices of the Clerk’s office for the period January 1, 2016 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/08/town-avoca-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-131Special Accidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… by: The accidental death benefit without reductions; and The Social Security benefit payable. For payments made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-accidental-death-benefitConnetquot Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-98)
… unassigned fund balance. District officials used surplus funds each year to finance reserves instead of funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/14/connetquot-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-98Bay Shore Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Audit of Claims (2015M-57)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition and claims auditing function for the … 2012-13 relied on significant amounts of appropriated fund balance and reserves to finance operations, and unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-audit-claimsRenaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Financial Operations (2016M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Board oversight of the School’s financial operations for the period July 1, … prior to payment. Consult with legal counsel to address the apparent inconsistencies with the School’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-financial-operations-2016m-198Northeastern Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2016M-76)
… The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s payroll procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through … $27.4 million. Key Findings The Board adopted a payroll policy that included oversight procedures to mitigate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-76Uniondale Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-61)
… network user accounts and disable them when access is no longer needed. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/uniondale-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-61Morris Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-47)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage the … As a result, they were not transparent with taxpayers and the District levied more taxes than needed to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/28/morris-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-47