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Opinion 92-51
… proposed expenditures outlined in your letter. As is the case with IDA members and officers, there is no statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51DiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… From 2017 to 2022 New York’s four licensed casinos brought $176 million in gaming tax revenue to host and regional local governments, but only the three smaller … From 2017 to 2022 New Yorks four licensed casinos brought $176 million in gaming tax revenue to host and regional local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesXII.5.C Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence – XII. Expenditures
… payments to a vendor, Business Units should ensure the voucher is payable to the correct Vendor ID and the payment goes to the correct Address Sequence for the … payments to a vendor Business Units should ensure the voucher is payable to the correct Vendor ID and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5c-selecting-appropriate-vendor-and-address-sequenceMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is effectively monitoring projects awarded under the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP), and if grant … through September 20, 2017. Background The Corporation is a public benefit corporation whose environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programThe Association of Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… Residential Program, consisting of three freestanding residences and a cluster of apartments as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/09/association-neurologically-impaired-brain-injured-children-inc-compliance-consolidatedCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67 ). About the Program In February 2007, … and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, guardians’, and other … of Addiction Services and Supports. Under Jonathan’s Law, facility directors are required to do the following in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followNew York Youth Jobs Program
… under the Program. Our audit covers the period January 1, 2014 through July 2, 2018 for Labor and January 1, 2014 through July 3, 2018 for Tax and Finance. Background The … has been relatively low. For the three calendar years 2014 through 2016, $80 million was allocated to the Program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/new-york-youth-jobs-programOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… through consultants and contract staff and is responsible for monitoring services to ensure compliance with contract … of contracts and other purchases, including those for IT services provided by consultants and contract staff. … labor. Generally, contracts contain reporting requirements for contractors (e.g., performance metrics), which serve as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… your local government's receipt collection system may get revenue into its bank account more quickly. Start by … revenue collection alternatives, using measures such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How many total collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processHenrietta Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-71)
… Did the Henrietta Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Directors (Board) provide adequate oversight of financial operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – June … discrepancies. The Company is governed by its articles of incorporation, bylaws and nine-member Board what is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/05/henrietta-fire-company-inc-board-oversight-2025m-71Steuben County – Safeguarding Computerized Data (2025M-96)
… (IT Director) serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and oversees the IT department and computerized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/19/steuben-county-safeguarding-computerized-data-2025m-96Schenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… liquidity and yield. A comprehensive investment program is used to establish basic procedures, assure that investment … agreed with our recommendations, and their response is included in Appendix B. We conducted this audit pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5Montrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… before they are paid. A proper claims audit ensures all claims are subjected to an independent, thorough and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53Elmira City School District – Capital Projects (2025M-21)
… report includes two recommendations that, if implemented, can improve the District’s procurement practices. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/elmira-city-school-district-capital-projects-2025m-21Town of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… vendors as possible. The Town purchased approximately $3.7 million in goods and services during the period of … 15 providers totaling approximately $540,000. Obtain the minimum number of quotes required by the Town’s procurement … for purchases totaling approximately $131,000. Obtain the minimum number of required quotes for credit card purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13Town of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… payment authorization. An effective claims audit process can help ensure that tax dollars are spent properly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Investment Program (2025M-69)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 (District) officials develop and manage a comprehensive … Did Beekmantown Fire District No 1 District officials develop and manage a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/13/beekmantown-fire-district-no-1-investment-program-2025m-69Town of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… use the IT systems for Internet access, email, receiving online payments and to maintain various records, such as … for personal use, such as news and advertising, personal online banking and finances, entertainment and travel, … use the IT systems for Internet access email receiving online payments and to maintain various records such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Audit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… the law and give his office explicit authority to review all records. "New York created a new agency to protect people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityOpinion 88-9
… WATER DISTRICTS -- Improvement of Facilities (procedure for acquisition of real property by district governed by … board) IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (procedure for acquisition of real property by district governed by … of the district. You state that the parcel is needed for an anticipated enlargement of the district's pumping, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9