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Opinion 96-22
… discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys to contingency and tax stabilization reserve fund); (use of moneys in fund following abandonment … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(9), (9-a): Moneys in a capital reserve fund may not be transferred to a contingency and tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-22Opinion 99-2
… funded by Consolidation Local Highway Assistance Program [CHIPs] moneys allocated for local highway projects be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-2DiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget
… Earlier in the week, DiNapoli reported that state tax collections in April totaled just over $10.9 billion, a … The decline was primarily in the Personal Income Tax (PIT). “The Enacted State Budget funds critical services, … 2022-23. These declines include a forecasted reduction in tax receipts of $3.5 billion, or 3.2%. This follows a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… in New York state and found alarming shortfalls in primary care, pediatric, and obstetrician and gynecologist (OBGYN) … Washington, Wyoming and Yates. “Having access to health care is an essential quality of life issue and helps people … as Health Professional Shortage Areas for primary care, dental and mental health; all 16 counties examined have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionalsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-16-15)
… and expenditure projections in the City's proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City's general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. Local … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/03/city-troy-budget-review-b5-16-15Town of Java – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-21)
… did not comply with Town Law. Although the Board’s meeting minutes indicate that the Board reviewed the audit report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-java-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-21Town of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… The Town of Lyndon is located in Cattaraugus County and has 700 residents. The Town is governed by a five-member … elected Town Board, which comprises the Town Supervisor and four Councilpersons. For the 2012 fiscal year, budgeted … appropriations totaled $184,000 for the general fund and $323,000 for the highway fund. Key Findings The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent upon execution of all project approvals required by law. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. A new schedule is released every quarter and updated as necessary. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterOpinion 89-37
… opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (filing of registration statements by pawnbrokers) LICENSING AND … In addition, a licensed collateral loan broker must file a registration statement with the State Comptroller in order to … limited one. Licensed collateral loan brokers must file a registration statement with the State Comptroller as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-37DiNapoli: California Parcel Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $120K in Checks
… announced the arrest of Deangelo Anderson Rodriguez, a San Diego-based parcel service employee, for allegedly … in checks, including a $24,632.84 check issued by the New York State 529 College Savings Program and 24 payroll checks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-california-parcel-worker-arrested-allegedly-stealing-120k-checksUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebates
… Determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of NY credited Department of Civil Service for all rebate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Former Director of Central New York Nonprofit Arrested for Alleged Theft of $79,000
… including lodging and car rentals, hotels, restaurants, Broadway shows, a mountain bike and kayaks. While on an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-former-director-central-new-york-nonprofit-arrested-alleged-theft-79000Town of Middlesex – Board Oversight – Code Enforcement Revenues (2026M-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Middlesex (Town) Town Board (Board) ensure that code enforcement revenues were accurately billed, collected, … managing and controlling town finances and reduce the risk of misappropriation, theft or clerical errors that can lead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/05/29/town-middlesex-board-oversight-code-enforcement-revenues-2026m-4Opinion 88-13
… officer and stockholder of more than 5% of the outstanding stock of an insurance agency would have a prohibited conflict … is the vice-president and holder of 19.7% of the voting stock of an insurance company which provides insurance … provides an exception for interests arising as a result of stock ownership or control if less than 5% of the outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Johnson City Central School District , Kings Park Central School District , Menands Union Free School … reserves or for the planned use of fund balance. Kings Park Central S chool District – Fuel Inventory (Suffolk … audits of the Johnson City Central School District Kings Park Central School District Menands Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… New York State Police announced the arrest of Terry Gaylor Jr., for allegedly stealing over $116,000 from the City of Olean Fire Department (COFD). Gaylor Jr., a former trustee and current firefighter with COFD, was … Comptroller, District Attorney and State Police. “Gaylor Jr. betrayed his duty to his community by allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentXII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… Policy References: To enable the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to carry out its fiscal responsibility under Article 2, Section 8 of the State Finance Law, State agencies must inform OSC of any suspected and/or known theft, loss, misuse or … State agencies must inform OSC of any suspected andor known theft loss misuse or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsCity of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… to December 31, 2012. Background The City of Glens Falls is located in Warren County and has approximately 14,700 residents. The City is governed by the City Council which comprises an elected … balances in the water and sewer funds. The budget is continually monitored throughout the year and budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150Rockland County – Budget Review (B22-6-9)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/18/rockland-county-budget-review-b22-6-9Town of Clare – Fiscal Stress (2013M-317)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Clare is located in … Key Findings The Board did not adopt a policy or method to determine the amount of unexpended surplus funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/04/town-clare-fiscal-stress-2013m-317