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Caton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… independent audit of the Treasurer’s records. The Company does not have a code of ethics as required by statute, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCarthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… of claims prior to audit for certain vendors that supply trash pickup, health insurance, office supplies, auto parts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1354
… of payroll charges. Effective Date(s) Institution pay checks dated April 2, 2015 and Administration pay checks dated April 8, 2015 Eligibility Criteria All employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1354-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialOpinion 99-12
… Pursuant to Town Law, §202(5), the debt service costs for each extension are charged only against the benefited … the procedure by which the outstanding indebtedness issued for the water district and its extensions may be charged to … the procedure by which the outstanding indebtedness issued for the sewer districts and extensions may be charged to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12Opinion 98-11
… AND ASSESSMENTS -- Interest and Penalties (where last day of interest-free period falls on a Saturday, Sunday or … 925-a; GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §25-a: When the last day of the penalty-free period for the payment of real … Whether real property tax payments postmarked day after the last day for tax payments wo penalty is timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-11Opinion 92-19
… PLANNING -- Subdivisions (authority of town to regulate traffic on private roads in residential subdivision) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Private Roads (authority of town to regulate traffic in residential subdivision) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- … 400000 according to the 1990 federal census may regulate traffic in residential subdivisions on private roads open to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Opinion 96-5
… St Comp, 1946, p 290; see also People v Brooklyn Garden Apartments , Inc. , 283 NY 373, 381 [1940]). We have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5Opinion 96-16
… issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (use of proceeds from sale of) WATER DISTRICTS -- … of proceeds from sale of) TOWN LAW, §198(12); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10: A town may not, pursuant to either Town … 141; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-53, p 84; see also Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][d][3]). Accordingly, since the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… Purpose To advise agencies that the use of fixed amounts or percentages for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not … IT-2104 that has been submitted by an employee. According to Internal Revenue Service Publication 505 (Tax Withholding … To advise agencies that the use of fixed amounts or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingOpinion 88-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … district may be extended prior to December 31, and, if so, what time table must be followed for the extension of the … Whether the consolidated district may be extended prior to December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54Lyndonville Central School District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-144)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly procured goods and services and audited and approved claims prior to … Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials properly procured goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/lyndonville-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022mOpinion 94-33
… of the department (see Town Law, §176-b; Village Law, §10-1006; Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, §1402). Although … life, social, or some similarly named member (see 10 Opns St Comp, 1954, p 363). Accordingly, if under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Review Invoices, Purchase Orders and Payments
… the Vendor Self-Service Portal. The online service allows you to search for invoices, purchase orders and payments … the Vendor SelfService Portal The online service allows you to search for inv …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portalDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… A Pennsylvania man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to … 2022, Timothy Gritman, 57, stole $110,897 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement System and $83,188 in Social Security benefits. He pleaded guilty to wire fraud and Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityPublic Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… monthly number of public assistance recipients in the State increased by 68,614 (14.5 percent) to 540,656, … the federal government, while SNA is largely funded by the State and the counties and comprises 74 percent of public … percent) from the prior year. FA expenditures in New York State increased by $67.4 million (12.3 percent) from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library , Cincinnatus Fire District and the Claryville Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … methods when procuring goods and services. Cincinnatus Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings For the 10 projects we reviewed the Board appropriately … They did not verify the number of current employees for six of the 10 proposed projects we reviewed before approval or verify actual employment results for one of the 10 projects after approval. Obtain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringDryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… adequate written contracts with all IT service providers. In 2018, the District was the victim of a ransomware attack. … breach or the Board and Superintendent of the attack. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/26/dryden-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-106New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Budget
… released the following statement today in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s improved … it opens the possibility that the MTA has the resources to further delay fare hikes until ridership, and the revenue … released the following statement today in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys improved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-budget