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Town of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… May 31, 2015. Background The Town of Bombay is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately … $640,000. Key Findings As of May 31, 2015, $5,681 in documented collections received during the audit period … records to ensure that all collections are deposited in a timely manner and intact. Maintain accurate and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208Woodbourne Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-98)
… operations. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions and levied taxes that were more than necessary to fund operations. The Board did not: Ensure the … operations, including controls for wire transfers, online banking, investments, procurement, travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/woodbourne-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-98Spackenkill Union Free School District – Financial Management, Transportation and Information Technology (2015M-151)
… The Spackenkill Union Free School District is located in the Town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County. The District, … were reasonable and that fund balance was maintained in accordance with statutory requirements. District officials … results and develop a plan to use the surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits taxpayers. Develop comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-financial-managementFalconer Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … of $2.5 million each year and appropriated fund balance to help finance operations that generally was not used. … in compliance with the statutory limit and develop a plan to use excess fund balance in a manner that benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-146Hannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… disbursements. As a result, the former Treasurer was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he was able to: Disburse over $451,000 in unauthorized checks to himself from January 2014 through May 2022. Use a Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59Town of Hurley – Transfer Station Collections (2024M-132)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether transfer station collections were adequately supported, recorded and … a timely manner. Key Findings We determined that transfer station collections were remitted in a timely manner. … of municipal waste collected, as recorded by the transfer station, was 238 tons less than the amount transported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/11/town-hurley-transfer-station-collections-2024m-132Electronic Reporting
… accepted after our conversion to a new system August 11, 2025. If you upload your report, do not mail a separate … and Checklist. Manual Online Reporting – live August 11, 2025 Manual Online Reporting allows you to securely enter … Methods Excel and NYCD formats expired on June 30, 2025. To request 30 days to convert reports in one of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-reportingX.4.A Identifying Information – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… AND POLICIES The “Identifying Information” section of the Vendor Record contains useful information about the vendor. … Orders of this Guide) Municipality Code – A twelve digit number that indicates whether the vendor is a local … will activate the “classification” functionality in the Statewide Financial System. This functionality will enable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4a-identifying-informationComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… The district’s fund balance exceeded the statutory limit for two out of the last three years. Furthermore, … the district’s seven reserve funds. By accumulating funds without a clear plan for the future intended use, tax levies … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsIndustrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… prosperity and economic welfare of the people of the State. An IDA’s Board is responsible for the IDA’s general management and control. In June 2016, new legislation became effective to increase the … the efficiency and transparency of IDA operations 1 . For new projects, the law requires standard application forms for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1Opinion 96-10
Whether a fire district may transfer the unexpended balance of a capital reserve fund established for the acquisition of new equipment into the general fund
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Greene County District Attorney Joseph Stanzione, and the New York State Police Superintendent Stephen G. James … the arrest of a Tannersville couple, Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, today for allegedly … a family member’s death to try to cheat the pension system and enrich themselves,” DiNapoli said. “I will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsOpinion 88-23
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801(1)(b), 802(1)(b), 2(a); VILLAGE LAW, §5-524(2): A village trustee who is an officer, employee and stockholder … or (1)(h) of section 802 is required. However, subdivision two of section 803 provides that disclosure shall not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23XI.14.A Publication of Procurement Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Newsletter," is intended to ensure the integrity of the state procurement process by providing for regular, … goods and services in the amount of $50,000 or more in The New York State Contract Reporter . The statute requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14a-publication-procurement-opportunitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … have saved approximately $10,200 in issuance costs related to the bonds and approximately $19,200 in annual interest on … totaling $11,066 in a timely manner or in the same form (i.e., cash or check) as received. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 2000-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Police Protection … ordinarily possess (1) if they performed their duties only in the municipality by which they are employed or (2) if they were employed by the municipality in which they are required to perform their duties. It is our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-24Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not subject to competitive bidding were done in compliance with the district’s policy. Minerva Central School District – … Officials procured goods and services in accordance with BOCES policy and statutory requirements. The board … agent who is responsible for ensuring purchases comply with the policy. ### For access to state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1872
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2020 CSEA OSU Work-Related Clothing … employee who otherwise meets the eligibility criteria but is on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1872-2020-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilIX.6.B OSC Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… award must be resolved by posting an AP Journal Voucher or GL Journal Entry moving charges off the grant or by having …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6b-osc-draw-procedures