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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and effectively.” Town of Broome – Purchasing and Justice Court (Schoharie County) The board did not ensure purchases … to be paid. Georgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (Madison County) Board members did not ensure that complete … Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (Madison County) The secretary-treasurer maintained adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 93-33
… ex rel. Guernsey v Somers , n.o.r., 130 NYS 761, affd 153 AD 623, 138 NYS 1136 affd 208 NY 621; see gen 24 ALR 4th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Opinion 98-8
… or by local law adopted prior to September 1, 1953, all purchase contracts involving expenditures in excess of $10,000 and all contracts for public work involving expenditures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Opinion 2000-20
… museum) -- Powers and Duties (authority to become member of volunteer firefighters museum) HISTORIC … museum) TOWN LAW §176(10), (13), (14), (21), (25): A fire district may expend monies to become a member of a … for local government historic preservation programs do not make reference to fire districts (see, e.g., Arts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-20Former Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… and Daniel Laniado, while not employed by ICDC, was a self-described "investor" in ICDC. Kurman and Hoffman, who … York, the Department of Education contracts with private service providers to deliver services for those who require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of Aurora-Colden Fire District No. 6 , Columbia-Green Community College , … Waste Management Authority , Town of Greece , Johnsonville Fire District , Town of Nanticoke , Town of Marbletown , Municipal Parking Structures , City of Sherrill , Walden Fire District #2 and the West Niles Fire Company . "In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 89-60
… the courts hold public officials. We are in receipt of your letter concerning the propriety of a town building … relate to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees. Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a … any such powers or duties (General Municipal Law, §801), and none of the exceptions contained in Article 18 are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2014
… and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. This independent review ensures … get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2014Opinion 97-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial Disclosure … disclosure requirements to city and county public library) COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to … The phrase "local officer or employee" is defined, in relevant part, as "the heads (other than local elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 95-30
… by, a bank or trust company located and authorized to do business in this State. Such a time deposit account or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30Opinion 91-49
… approved by a simple majority of the whole governing body at a duly convened meeting. In certain circumstances, a … provisions governing the disposition of unneeded county real property. Subdivision 5 of section 215 provides for a … of the county legislative body to sell and convey unneeded real property. Subdivision 6 provides that unneeded county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49Opinion 95-17
… town initially acquired this sand as a gift (see 1975 Opns St Comp No. 75-941, unreported). You ask whether, in lieu of … in such district (Town Law, §§61, 198; see also 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-69, p 104). Although the town board is … 88-33, p 61; see also Belinson v Sewer District No. 16 , 65 AD2d 912, 410 NYS2d 469). Once a sewer district has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17DiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… up their end of the deal. PSC lacked critical equipment to do its job and rarely inflicted financial consequences when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… for Children's Services (ACS): Administration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts … found ACS officials did not provide sufficient oversight of contractor performance. Officials renewed or extended … The vendors’contracts totaled $114.1 million. For 9 of the 12 vendors, children in their care were abused by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsWall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… in 2016. Both the state and city budgets depend heavily on the securities industry and lower profits could mean fewer … are not included. The Comptroller’s estimate is based on personal income tax trends, which do not distinguish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015IV.4.F Capital Projects – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… to §40 of the State Finance Law. A unique attribute code will be inserted in the appropriation record to denote … are reimbursable. The capital construction expenditure account codes have been designed to permit the identification … for the Government-wide financial statements. 60740 Interest on Late Payments Interest on late payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4f-capital-projectsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… reports used to assess the safety and soundness of their business operations. Hudson River–Black River Regulating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 90-20
… INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (donation to firemen's association) -- Recipients (transfer of custody of moneys) -- Treasurer's Powers (transfer of custody of moneys) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: A village treasurer may not transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-20Opinion 88-67
… Disclosure is not required under section 803 in the case of an interest in a contract which is not prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-67State Contract and Payment Actions in July
… York Construction Fund $4.5 million to Fahs Construction Group Inc. for the construction of a Health & Wellness Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july