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Opinion 94 - 23
… shall be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded. [Emphasis added]. Thus, section 170(1) … shall be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded. [Emphasis added]. Under section 170(2), … shall be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded. * * * Under this section, joint town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23Eastchester Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-59)
… The Eastchester Union Free School District is located in the Town of Eastchester, Westchester County. The District, … Ensure that all estimated appropriations and revenues are in the budget. Consider using budgeted appropriations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/eastchester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-59DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… of School Psychologists. Among the audit’s findings: Only 1,101 out of 1,524 public schools had at least one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… noted this often occurred because local food providers only submitted lump sum expenses to the regional food banks, … insecurity issues. I sponsored Nourish New York to not only support our statewide local farms but to combat hunger … here in New York City, the need for food relief has only grown since the start of the pandemic and with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… company's three checking accounts (general, bell jar and bingo). Due to the inadequate records, the treasurer was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSafety of Seized Dogs
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners. The audit covered the period January 1, 2015 to … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets adequately oversees the seizure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsVI.3.B Budget Transfers Within a Business Unit – VI. Budgets
… Enter Budget Transfer is the budget entry component that is used to move budget authority between budgets within a … within a Business Unit: Apportionment – An apportionment is the movement of a lump sum or a multi-fund appropriation … Enter Budget Transfer is the budget entry component that is used to move budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3b-budget-transfers-within-business-unitUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… municipal charter or court-approved agreement; and only after supporting documentation is provided, reviewed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5Caledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… financial reports. The booking coordinator oversees hall rentals and certain fundraising events. The Department’s … Ensure that officials safeguarded and properly supported hall rental and fundraising revenues. From January 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024 deposits, including those for hall rentals and fundraising, totaled $211,917. Adopt: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mOpinion 88-72
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Establishment (of town district within county district) COUNTY LAW, §250; … Concerning the formation of a town sewer district within the boundaries of an existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72State Agencies Bulletin No. 1908
… Direct Deposit Account(s) Go Paperless Printed Pay Stubs (only available to users fully enrolled in direct deposit) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1908-nys-payroll-online-rollout-all-state-employeesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Technology (Madison County) District officials did not limit or monitor employees’ personal internet browsing … information technology (IT) security awareness training to employees. In addition, officials did not restrict user permissions to the network and the student information system software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 92-27
… could provide for the payroll deduction in this instance only by local law. The local law should provide that any payroll deduction will be made only pursuant to a revocable written request by the officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … to Dutchess County District Attorney William V. Grady. “Senior citizens who thought they were paying for activities … The town offers various services to residents through its senior center, including providing food, coffee, bingo games, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… of them. Of the remaining 51 hospitals, five did not have registration certificates for the current and the prior registration period, four had gaps in their registration periods and six had not been inspected as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysState Agencies Bulletin No. 1891
… State, and/or Local Tax Data pages as follows: Main Menu>Payroll for North America>Employee Pay Data USA>Tax … the employee’s Federal Tax Data page as follows: Main Menu>Payroll for North America>Employee Pay Data USA>Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1891-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 1985
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of processing requirements for employees who claim exempt … exemption for tax year 2022. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance requires form IT-2104-E (Certificate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1985-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2022Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-292
… 10986, 10989, 10993, 10994 Note : The Zip code criteria is only applicable to members of District Council 37. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-292-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsRiverhead Central School District – Vendor Master File (2017M-139)
… W-9 form (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) on file for all vendors. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/22/riverhead-central-school-district-vendor-master-file-2017m-139Village of Millbrook - Financial Operations and Procurement (2018M-135)
… accounts that are not used for Village purposes. Amend the purchasing policy to require Village officials to obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-millbrook-financial-operations-and-procurement-2018m-135