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Opinion 94-11
… letter to a prior opinion of this Office (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-196, p 209) and ask if that opinion still … or impliedly permitted by statute (see also 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-15, p 15; 27 Opns St Comp, 1971, p 170) and concluded that there is no statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… management was limited. Town of Somerset – Budgeting for Sales Tax (Niagara County) Although town officials consistently budgeted sales tax revenue in the town-outside-village general and … tax levy in those funds to zero, they improperly budgeted sales tax revenue in the refuse district. Town officials were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Health (DOH): New York City School-Based Health Centers: … potentially hazardous medical supplies. For example, 10 of the 11 SBHCs sampled had shortages in various medication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinations-0SUNY Bulletin No. SU-326
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the Downstate Location Stipend. Affected … of America/Graduate Student Employees Union, provides for a location adjustment to employees whose work site is New … the Downstate Location Stipend: Bargaining Unit = 28 Salary Grade = 980 Comp Rate Code = BIW, FEE Payroll Status = …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-326-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-303
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the Downstate Location Stipend. Affected … of America/Graduate Student Employees Union, provides for a location adjustment to employees whose work site is New … the Downstate Location Stipend: Bargaining Unit = 28 Salary Grade = 980 Pay Basis Code = BIW, FEE Payroll Status = …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-303-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedIV.2 Governing State Statutes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… There are numerous State statutes which govern how financial transactions are … most notable statutes for account code usage in the SFS: State Finance Law §8 prescribes that the State Comptroller shall operate, maintain, and at his … There are numerous State statutes which govern how financial transactions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv2-governing-state-statutesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Garden City Union Free School District , Gowanda Central … were overfunded or potentially unnecessary. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … for. Following referral of these findings to the New York State Attorney General’s office and a subsequent … on a diminishing amount of fund balance. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… procedures to track Community Development Block Grant funding. Auditors found that the town did not document how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsEmployer E-News Archive — 2025
… sure you receive the latest Retirement System member and retiree news. December 2025 Pay Your Annual Invoice by … Made the Switch April 2025 Reminder: New Contribution Rates for Tier 6 Members Effective 4/1 Get the Information … Overtime Temporarily Excluded from Tier 6 Contribution Rates Annual Invoice Payment Due New Elected & Appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2025Real Property Tax Cap Information - Glossary
… that year, but not more than 1.5% of that limit. (Starts in second year of limit.) Coming Fiscal Year (CFY) - The … local law (by a 60 percent vote of the governing body, or in the case of school districts, 60 percent popular vote) … taxes more than the allowable levy growth factor. Payments in Lieu of Taxation (PILOTs) - Often used by tax-exempt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-information-glossaryDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of dishonest … with the state's Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely payment of … DiNapoli's auditors act as a second line of defense to stop inappropriate refunds on high risk returns. The majority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsAfton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… Although the Treasurer prepares monthly reports to account for the District’s financial activities and files an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248Health Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… services such as janitorial services, school uniforms and kitchen supplies. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211Upstate Cerebral Palsy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual). … rates. Remind UCP officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the deficiencies we identified. To … calculated adequately documented and allowable under SEDs guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/upstate-cerebral-palsy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHempstead Union Free School District – Management of District Resources (2014M-253)
… that employees meet the minimum education, experience and certification requirements for their positions. For special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/29/hempstead-union-free-school-district-management-district-resources-2014mComptroller 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." Claryville … District – Budgeting Practices (Sullivan County) The board is not adopting realistic budgets or ensuring the prudent use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2XV.12 Refund of Appropriation and Report of Moneys Received – XV. End of Year
… the account code will need to be changed to 32207 Refund – lapsed approps, see Chapter VII.3 - AP Adjustment Vouchers / …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv12-refund-appropriation-and-report-moneys-receivedFranklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… determine if the Board appropriately provided individual life insurance policies to the District’s Commissioners and … The District has inappropriately provided individual whole life insurance policies to its Commissioners and employees. … except temporary and seasonal, will be provided with a life insurance policy that, after 10 years, will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/07/19/franklin-square-water-district-life-insurance-policies-2013m-127Village of Mount Morris – Justice Court (2013M-152)
… January 1, 2005, to February 12, 2013. Background The Mount Morris Village Court is located in the Town of Mount Morris, Livingston County. The Village of Mount Morris operates its Court with one elected Justice and … Village of Mount Morris Justice Court 2013M152 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/10/04/village-mount-morris-justice-court-2013m-152