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Opinion 91-34
… for professional services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional services … in the performance of the contract (see People ex rel. Smith , supra ; Trane Co. v County of Broome , 76 AD2d 1015, … statute to apply it to these services (see People ex rel. Smith , supra , 17 NY, at p 589; 1A Antieau, Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-34State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… various aspects of the banking process, including: opening and properly authorizing accounts; making deposits to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… from the voucher style drop down in the Accounts Payable module. The Business Unit must enter the credit memo … must process an adjustment voucher using the SFS Accounts Payable Module. Using the Accounts Payable Module will appropriately adjust the vendor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateV.3.G Product Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
The Product ChartField is used to record revenue or expenses related to agencyprovided goods or services at a more detailed level than statewide eg revenueexpenses related to specific fees fines or licenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3g-product-codeKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Kiryas Joel … forms of PPSI in eight shared folders. Maintain a data inventory to properly protect IT resources, including data containing PPSI. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1EDSS - Create Users and Assign Roles
… you can grant access and delegate authority to other staff in your organization. Your User ID and password is intended … you will be prompted to add users the first time you log in. As the first-time user, by default you are designated as … you can grant access and delegate authority to other staff in your organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-create-users-and-assign-rolesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Transportation (DOT): Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues (Follow-up) (2015-F-1) An initial report, … determined DOT was not collecting all unpaid lease and permit fees. At the time of the audit, DOT was owed $6 million in lease and permit revenues, including $2.4 million between two and six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 88-4
… SERVICES LAW, §371; STATE CONSTITUTION, ART VIII, §1: A county may determine that appropriate refreshments served to … expenditures for such refreshments. You ask whether a county may provide refreshments for trainees participating in a county foster parent training program. Article 6 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4Elementary and Secondary Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… in March 2020, with partial reopening plans developed that summer and continuing to evolve based on school district … spending among states may reflect variations in student profiles and regional costs, among other factors. In … vote, which is similar to the 12 defeats from last year. Student Performance Graduation and dropout rates improved in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… exceeded estimated revenues by an average of $147,251 (81%) and $99,605 (29%) in the general and highway funds, … funds. Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (Monroe County) The board and district officials did not always seek competition for professional services. As a result, officials cannot assure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsJefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
… and the prevention of floodwater and sediment damage. It is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-overState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and Supports (OASAS): Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (2020-S-49) OASAS is responsible for certifying residential services and issuing operating certificates. A … for certification is contingent on the results of an OASAS inspection. Auditors found OASAS is not adequately monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsGeorgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … in which it is located. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted … annually audit the Treasurer’s financial records or hire an external auditor. The Board has not adopted policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Applying for Benefits – State University Police Plan
… application form with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Forms are available from our website , … your employer. Specific filing instructions are detailed in each benefit description. If you need help, you can call … faxed to the Disability Services Bureau. For applications in-process or to apply for a disability retirement benefit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/applying-benefitsVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… Purpose To determine whether vacant housing units at the Clinton … The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. The New York City Department of … To determine whether vacant housing units at the Clinton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentBayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater … report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing cycles have followed: Cycle One: September 6, 2016 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingEssex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… approve and monitor projects that were provided financial assistance? Audit Period January 1, 2017 – August 31, 2024 … of the people of New York State. IDAs provide financial assistance, including tax exemptions (e.g., real property, … and recreational facilities).In return for financial assistance, many project owner occupants, or project owners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mThe Age 55 Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… a special retirement plan, you must retire by the first day of the month following your 70th birthday, even if you … your pension will equal: 1/120th (.83 percent) of your FAS for each year of credited service; plus 1/60th (1.66 … the date on which your retirement will occur. The 15-day filing requirement is waived if you are over age 70 at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/age-55-planRichland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… on behalf of the Department a tax on the premiums of fire insurance policies written on property by out-of-state … for 2016 totaled $72,920. Key Findings The out-of-state insurance tax, known as foreign fire insurance money, was placed in the District’s general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374