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Opinion 89-43
… discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from elective to appointive) TOWN LAW, §§174(2), 176(2-a): A fire district may change the office of fire district treasurer from an elective … set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is in reply to your letter asking whether the elective office of fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Overpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… are also eligible for Medicare, the federal health insurance program available to people 65 or more years-old, … of Health (Department) implemented the Medicare/ Medicaid claim crossover system. Under the system, providers submit … because eMedNY incorrectly interpreted certain crossover claim adjustment codes; and did not properly apply Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… Credit is intended to reimburse qualified New York State homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their … primary residences. To receive the PTF Credit in 2014, homeowners must receive the STAR property tax exemption … $62,651. 752 payments totaling $100,880 to deceased homeowners. We also found that while the Department maintains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… process. Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Pumper Truck Procurement (Monroe County) The board did not procure a $748,676 pumper truck in accordance with statutory requirements and good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDowntown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… which comprises 10 members who represent property owners in the DIBID, five members who represent commercial tenants, … events, and received $91,000 in government funding, for a total of $615,776 of total income. Key Findings The Executive … financial duties so that no one person controls all of cash disbursement functions. Review the payroll to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… The VMU assigns Special Use Vendor IDs starting with ‘0’. These Vendor IDs have been established for processing expenditures … State Business Unit to approve and establish a Special Use vendor for a business need. Process and Document Preparation: … The VMU assigns Special Use Vendor IDs starting with 0 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … 1, 2011 through November 30, 2012. Background The Village of Westbury is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau … Village of Westbury Purchasing Claims Audit and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Objectives To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) has provided sufficient guidance to the CUNY colleges regarding Payment Card Industry (PCI) … To determine whether the City University of New York has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and collects … entities that can issue parking summonses within New York City. During fiscal years 2017 and 2018, DOF processed about … A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between New York City and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) sets forth the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed by an elected … of the Town’s highway town-wide fund has declined in recent years from a balance of $88,293 at the beginning of … balance of $12,600 at the end of 2012. This decline in fund balance was caused by the Board not adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterTown of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… saved as much as $4,035 had it contracted with the same energy supply company (ESCO) as the Village, or $2,548 using … the process for tapping permits. Periodically conduct energy price comparisons and seek competitive quotes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Chazy Union Free School District , Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District , Haldane Central School District … DiNapoli announced completed audits of the Chazy Union Free School District Dobbs Ferry Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public authorities during the fourth quarter of 2020. The planned sales of $6.28 billion include $4.98 … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state New York City and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the … Norwalk, CT 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Cash Flows Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Statement of Cash Flows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond … all project approvals required by law. The collection and release of this information by the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Activities
… 62,300 (32,275,901) ----- (32,275,901) ----- Public works 10,128,538 850,000 ----- 2,252,615 (7,025,923) ----- … revenues: Taxes: Property taxes, levied for general purposes 51,693,573 ----- 51,693,573 ----- Property taxes, levied for debt service 4,726,244 ----- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-activitiesFocus on Identity Theft
… card applications or to gain access to bank or social media accounts. The consequences of identity theft can be … out personal information on the phone, email or social media. Check bank and credit statements and credit reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B25-5-5)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025-26. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of … the deficit obligations are outstanding, its proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/15/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b25-5-5NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… response to climate-related risks and opportunities. Its full report can be found at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-risk