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Opinion 88-61
… of mailing to prove timeliness of) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §925: A taxpayer may not satisfy the burden of … of such taxes. You informed us that you received a school tax payment in an envelope postmarked with a date after the … certificate of mailing were not the same. Real Property Tax Law, §925 governs the payment of taxes by mail and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and 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/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… at SUNY New Paltz in Ulster County. $2.4 million with ME Engineering PC for design services to replace mechanical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… with MLB Construction Services LLC for renovation of the Warehouse, shop and pole barn at SUNY Cobleskill in Schoharie … implementation, and operation of the Medicaid data warehouse and the Office of Health Insurance Programs Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberOpinion 88-71
… arising from nonpayment of water rents to compromise a claim) CLAIMS -- Compromise or Settlement of (waiver of … owner relative to the accuracy of his water bill. This is in reply to your letter concerning the waiver of penalty … added to the user's city tax bill. Under the city's water rent schedule, most residences, including apartments, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Area #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… name of the employee or other user to whom the equipment is assigned, if applicable; the physical location of the … a description of the computer(s) on which the software is installed and any pertinent licensing information. In … can be established and monitored. Data classification is the process of assigning data to a category that will help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesVillage of Asharoken – Claims Audit and Treasurer's Duties (2025M-82)
… 6, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing … auditing process, the control consciousness of its staff is enhanced because officers and employees are aware that a … will occur before public funds are disbursed. Because it is the Board’s responsibility to ensure tax dollars are spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/03/06/village-asharoken-claims-audit-and-treasurers-duties-2025m-82XIII.4.D Meals and Incidental Expenses Breakdown – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… States. The per diem rates vary by location and year. In some cases, a traveler may be entitled to only a portion of the NYS M&IE per diem rate. In these cases, the traveler may be reimbursed up to 80 … applies. The maximum per diem rates are updated annually in the Statewide Financial System to coincide with federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4d-meals-and-incidental-expenses-breakdownOperational Advisory No. 8
… Subject: State Check Outreach Guidance: Payees that receive State checks for … checks within one year of issuance will receive a State Check Outreach letter advising them to negotiate the check or request a replacement check from the issuing Agency. … State Check Outreach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachDepartment of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… complete report - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following counties: Cattaraugus , Chemung , Fulton , … and Tioga . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties effectively monitored service … (Department) is responsible for providing temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Rensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… 28, 2013. Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises five … The Board established a policy for the activity fund, but is not adequate because it does not provide detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomNew Suffolk Common School District – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-197)
… 2013. Background The New Suffolk Common School District is located in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of Trustees which comprises three … none of the adopted budgets included a planned balance as is permitted by Law. District officials have not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/new-suffolk-common-school-district-selected-financial-operations-2013mTown of Wethersfield – Town Clerk and Highway Operations (2013M-21)
… determine if 5,000 gallons of unaccounted-for fuel, valued at $15,000, was unauthorized usage or if the usage was for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-wethersfield-town-clerk-and-highway-operations-2013m-21Elmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… 30, 2013. Background The Elmont Public Library (Library) is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, and is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees (Board), each of whom is elected by the Elmont Union Free School District voters. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Town 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-193New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA Finances
… in New York City and the region’s economic recovery. “It is now up to the MTA to execute on the initiatives necessary … uncertainty, but good fiscal discipline now will ensure it is well-prepared for the challenges that will emerge later. My office is analyzing the plan and will release our detailed review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-financesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… additional bargaining units being added for the NYS Paid Family Leave program. Affected Employees All employees in the below bargaining units will be affected. NY Barg U Descr (NY Barg U) TC Proff Staff Congress U2 … of New York (CUNY) agreed to implement the NYS Paid Family Leave program (PFL) beginning January 1, 2021. CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-735-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Touring Route Program because there is no assurance the state will appropriate additional money for … a total of $36,734 in overtime to conduct 270 building checks. However, officials lacked the required building check forms to support that 267 checks were performed, and officials did not follow up with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Central School District , Lindenhurst Union Free School District , Manchester-Shortsville Central School … Central School District , Valley Stream Union Free School District #30 and Westhill Central School District … $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Statement on Retirement of Rep. Carolyn McCarthy
… and better gun background checks and took time to join me in an effort to educate others on childhood obesity. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-retirement-rep-carolyn-mccarthy