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Opinion 2000-21
Whether in the proposed formation of a joint fire district containing a village located within two towns both towns must take part in the process
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Opinion 93-30
… and Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) COUNTY SHERIFF -- Powers and Duties (transportation of … an individual from a village justice court to a county jail after the individual has been arraigned in … and committed by the village justice to the custody of the county sheriff is a charge of the village or the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30IX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants
… agencies. This process will allow New York State agencies to respond to a disaster event and receive budget relief by transferring the costs to DHSES. It will also enable New York State to obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… have indicated that, with rising sea levels, the range and depth of storm surge will increase across New York City. With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… were complete and accurate or reconcile fuel records to confirm proper usage. Discrepancies included 1,128 gallons … the council with monthly financial reports, such as budget-to-actual comparisons, cash balances or fund balance … city manager did not provide year-end financial reports to the council. Auditors found that over 4,000 transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsThe Common Retirement Fund – Employer Contributions and Rates
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) holds and invests the money used to pay NYSLRS benefits. As the trustee of the Fund, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is … The New York State Common Retirement Fund holds and invests the money used to pay NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/common-retirement-fundNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's Budget Proposal
… "The state has to close a more than $6 billion budget gap and is contending … Executive budget tackles some tough issues but we need to more closely examine the specifics and the broader impact … in realistic, long-term changes by April 1. “The best way to get the state back on solid financial footing is with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-proposalChester Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-107)
Determine whether Chester Union Free School District District officials adequately managed and monitored network user accounts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/chester-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-107Jefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key Recommendations Seek … Ensure District officers or employees publicly disclose, in writing, any interests they have in contracts or agreements with the District. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42Belleville-Henderson Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-23)
… Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe … Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingTown of Union Vale - Payroll (2018M-31)
… adequate policies and procedures over payroll, leave and health insurance payments. Key Findings The Town overpaid $134,658 in payroll, leave and health insurance payments. The health insurance overpayments identified included $19,400 for … adequate policies and procedures over payroll leave and health insurance payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-union-vale-payroll-2018m-31Belleville-Henderson Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-128)
… officials did not provide IT security awareness training to all employees. District officials did not develop … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Provide periodic IT security awareness training to all employees who use IT resources. Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/11/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-information-technology-2019mTown of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… complete and accurate accounting records and reports to allow the Board to properly manage the Town’s finances. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain, or require his bookkeeper to maintain, complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/22/town-broadalbin-records-and-reports-2018m-63Northern Adirondack Central School District – Leave Accruals (2020M-50)
… vacation leave accruals that exceed the amount allowed in Board-approved contracts. Errors occurred in the leave records maintained for 24 of the 33 (73 percent) employees tested. The District overpaid seven employees $29,686 for unused leave accruals. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2020m-50Forestville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-170)
… officials did not provide formalized IT security awareness training for individuals who used the District’s IT assets. … Key Recommendations Provide periodic IT security awareness training. Develop and implement written administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/forestville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-170Medina Central School District - Reserve Funds (2019M-165)
… officials effectively managed the District’s reserve funds. Key Findings District officials have not performed an … were not established. Key Recommendations Review reserve funds to determine whether they are necessary and reasonably funded. Ensure reserve funds are properly used. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2019m-165Town of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)
… have not: Established appropriate policies and procedures to safeguard IT resources. Implemented strong access controls … Formalized a contract describing specific services to be provided by the Town’s third-party IT vendor. In … sensitive IT control weaknesses confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-westerlo-information-technology-2020m-33City of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
… cybersecurity threats. The City did not have service level agreements (SLAs) with its IT vendors. In addition, … all IT services are provided based on a formal service level agreement. City officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Waterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… of Waterford, Saratoga County. The Village also contracts with the Town of Waterford, Saratoga County, to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mNorth Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the oversight of the Company’s financial … Warren County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services to the Town’s northern area and is governed by a seven member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-over