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Opinion 94-5
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWNS -- Powers and … state the views, opinions or positions of such individuals on matters involving the board on which they serve. Moreover, … NYS2d 675; Schulz v State, 148 Misc 2d 677, 561 NYS2d 377 app dsmd 175 AD2d 356, 572 NYS2d 434, lv den 78 NY2d 862, 578 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Labor (NYSDOL) – Unemployment Insurance Payments to County Jail Inmates (2015M-278) NYSDOL does not have the necessary information to monitor county jail inmate populations effectively for inappropriate … data used was incomplete 28 percent of the time for county jail inmates outside of New York City and 55 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Clarence … the same person that audits the claims sign checks, there is an increased risk that the village could pay for goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government audits were issued. Fillmore Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (Allegany … to show what was purchased. Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District – Information Technology (IT) (Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0More State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the Hudson Valley where sales of farm … weather are adding to the unpredictability of farming that is contributing to the consolidation and the loss of farms. … region leads the way in several commodities. Orange County is the largest producer of Christmas trees in the state. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsDiNapoli Report Examines Post-COVID Trends in New York's Aging Prison Population
… which included a decrease of 1,603 individuals aged 50 or over (17%). The share of older incarcerated individuals … limits on parole revocations, and the legalization of cannabis. These changes may not have had as much of an impact … from 2018 to 2022, 84% (116) were for individuals aged 50 or older. Compassionate Release provides the board discretion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-report-examines-post-covid-trends-new-yorks-aging-prison-populationSaranac Central School District – Payroll (2015M-298)
… for collecting employees’ time records; recording the hours worked or salaries to be paid; making changes to … records) to ensure that payments were based on the actual hours or days worked and Board-authorized hourly rates or … payrolls to ensure that payments are based on actual hours or days worked and Board-authorized hourly rates or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/saranac-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-298Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… January 1, 2012 through October 7, 2013. Background The Richmond Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a … of the State, distinct and separate from the Town Richmond. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five … Richmond Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mNorth Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… fiscal year are $94.1 million, and funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Finding The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9Town of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… maintain an accurate listing of bail, properly report ticket dispositions to the DMV or close his bank account as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Opinion 93-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Reimbursement for Expenses (travel expenses - spouse of school board member attending conference) GENERAL … a school district may authorize the incurrence and payment of the travel and lodging expenses of the spouse of a member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state’s procurement process is intended to ensure fair competition, guard against … should be implemented immediately.” The Finger Lakes DDSO is responsible for coordinating services for approximately … for the items. Home Supply was founded in January 2013 and is owned and operated by a former Palmer employee who is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… were more than necessary. Auditors found the Board of Education did not adopt written policies to ensure that … payable process. The treasurer controlled most aspects of these transactions rather than the accounts payable department. Therefore, there was no segregation of duties. Track state and local government spending at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… District officials did not adequately manage nonstudent network user accounts. As of Nov. 15, 2024, 488 of the district’s 6,386 enabled nonstudent network user accounts were not needed and should have been … services, officials did not enter into a written contract or service level agreement to define the scope of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Genesee and Wyoming Counties) District officials did not properly manage fuel operations. Specifically, the … prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the outdated prices resulting in billing errors totaling … and use. Auditors found the board and district officials do not have reasonable assurance that they would be able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Whitestown – Inventories (2026M-38)
… oil inventories? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – March 26, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area A Superintendent should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/06/26/town-whitestown-inventories-2026m-38Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit – State University Police Plan
… To receive credit for previous or military service, send a written request … much information as you can about the period of employment for which you are seeking credit. We will determine your … the credit and any cost involved. Requesting credit for your previous public employment as early in your career …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Reimbursement for Multi-Year Financial Planning for Stressed Local Governments
… be reimbursed by the state Financial Restructuring Board for Local Governments for hiring external financial advisers to help with … process. “I want to thank the Governor Andrew Cuomo for recognizing the importance of this legislation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-reimbursement-multi-year-financial-planningMorris Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-47)
… The Board overestimated appropriations from the 2019-20 through 2021-22 fiscal years by an average of $617,000, or … contribution for employees reserve was sufficient to cover expenditures for at least four years. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/28/morris-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-47Renaissance 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, … Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts Financial Operations 2016M198 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-financial-operations-2016m-198