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Opinion 90-34
… We have previously concluded that since section 209-b only authorizes emergency rescue and first aid squads to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-34Division of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… of 269 State-supervised developments with over 105,000 apartments were built under the Program. In exchange for … House (Albany), Seneca Towers (Monroe), Sunnyside Manor (Westchester), and Tompkins Terrace (Dutchess). Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellLocal Sales Tax Data, Reports and Resources
… $376 million) from the prior year. This increase not only marked the lowest year-over-year rate of growth in … the State slowed to 2.6% over the same period last year. Only a handful of counties saw more than 5 percent … while counties outside the City saw an average drop of only -0.9 percent. The pandemic also caused a dramatic shift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/local-sales-tax-data-reports-and-resourcesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Chateaugay Central School District , Deer Park Union Free School District , East Syracuse-Minoa Central … by a total of more than one day, valued at $298. Deer Park Union Free School District – Bank Reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Ellenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… evaluate the District’s controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. … members. The District’s general fund budget was $78,540 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board should … a result, the Board has not set appropriate expectations for District operations. For example, the Treasurer was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of Central Valley School District , Harpursville Central School District , Southold Union Free School District and the Webster Central School District . "In … announced his office completed audits of Central Valley School District Harpursville Central School District Southold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Le Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… for the three years were $2,400. Key Findings The Business Officers did not establish adequate internal … funds with little or no oversight by any of the other Business Officers. We found that the Treasurer made $18,100 … these two organizations. The Business Officers did not compare transactions on the bank statements with amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… $32,218 to become a member of the charter school network and receive services stated in the compact. We reviewed the compact document and did not identify a specific declaration made by the … activities it will engage in to achieve the stated goals and objectives. Also, the compact did not contain a specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013mCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… 2014, as amended by Chapter 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the Act), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the … and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. We expect 2024 fire department overtime … and conservative. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $13,853,089. Key Recommendation Be mindful of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8Opinion 97-8
… LOCAL LAWS -- Claims (certification requirement) SECOND CLASS CITIES LAW, §64; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, … St Comp, 1956, p 442). In this regard, we note that Second Class Cities Law, §64 prescribes the audit of claims … chapter 550 of the Laws of 1983 for the express purpose of making vendor certification or verification "optional with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8Tuition Assistance Program – State Financial Aid Program at Barnard College
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for Stat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/03/tuition-assistance-program-state-financial-aid-program-barnard-collegeDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s investment return was 11.55% for the state fiscal year … value of $267.7 billion. “Strong performances across asset classes helped drive the state pension fund’s … in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by allocation are invested in cash, bonds and mortgages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Releases Annual Investment Return
… that ended March 31, 2023. The Fund closed the year valued at $248.5 billion. “Recent months have been trying for … DiNapoli said. “There is no doubt that challenges lie ahead, with concerns over a recession and potential interest … but the state pension fund is well positioned to weather these storms.” The Fund's value reflects retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-releases-annual-investment-returnLewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… Lewis County County Bridge Maintenance S9133 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3IX.7.A Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… identified in Bill Copy. Existing funds, regardless of historical purpose should be used for any new purposes as well as historical purposes. If agencies require a new Federal fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7a-fundsTown of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with a population of 800 residents. The Town Board consists … penalties on taxpayers making payment after the penalty free period. Ensure all duplicate payments are refunded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the clerk did not remit real property tax collections to the town supervisor or the county treasurer in a timely … which resulted in the unrestricted general fund balance to increase to an excessive level. The board did not always seek competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… 1, 2013 through February 17, 2015. Background The Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency is an independent public … by a Board of seven members who are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. For our audit period, the IDA … Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency Project Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Delaware County) The board ensured that $746,000 in cash receipts were properly deposited, recorded and … board did not adequately audit claims and a cash receipts log was not maintained. The treasurer’s records were not reconciled to ensure that all receipts were deposited. In addition, $4,700 in fees were waived without evidence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… the Town had two elected Justices, Robert Blain and Donald Olson, who shared a court clerk. For the audit period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243