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Town of Stony Point – Budget Review (B6-13-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Rockland County, issued debt totaling $1,500,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general, … complies with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendation Do not use non-recurring revenues to fund recurring operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/15/town-stony-point-budget-review-b6-13-15State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… abilities can hurt taxpayers. "This budget process went far past the April 1 deadline, and I’m concerned this is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… accounts and records. Hamilton was issued an appearance ticket and will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsIX.6.C Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) – IX. Federal Grants
… Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) is an all-electronic payment … Automated Standard Application for Payments ASAP is an allelectronic payment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6c-automated-standard-application-payments-asapTaxable Travel
… to travel from his home (or rental vehicle pick-up location) to his work area, as these are commuting costs and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/06/taxable-travelWhitney Point Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-179)
… also did not adopt an IT contingency plan and were unaware of all the network users that had access to the District’s … were not needed and/or used in more than five years. All of these user accounts were subsequently deleted during our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/whitney-point-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-179Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… a joint sewage activity whereby the City and the Village jointly own a sewage treatment plant and related facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mErie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services is a public organization created to provide shared … and services to 27 components school districts. BOCES is governed by a 13-member Board of Education elected by the … had a fund balance of more than $2.7 million, which is most likely attributable to activity in prior fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adultCity of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition and … 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012. Background The City of Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and has … City of Poughkeepsie Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight 2013M30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30Watertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Authority’s internal … authority created to provide low-rent housing in the City of Watertown. The Authority is governed by a seven member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221Opinion 92-20
… which runs the fair. You ask whether a town may impose a license fee on concerts which take place during the running … the town. Pursuant to section 136, a town has the power to license, among other activities, "... the giving of … relative to a local government's authority to regulate or license occupations or businesses by local law). Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Opinion 94-7
… SERVICES -- Fees (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) LOCAL LAWS -- Fees (for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) -- Pre-emption (fees for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7State Contract and Payment Actions in October
… and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Department of Health $28.5 million … of the East Bathhouse at the Jones Beach State Park in Nassau County. $3.7 million with S&L Specialty Contracting … $2.5 million to The Children’s Law Center for the Law Guardian Program. Other Contract and Payment Rejections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $8.1 billion and approved more than 1.9 million payments … rejected 295 contracts and related transactions valued at $6.9 billion and more than 1,800 payments valued at approximately $6.2 million, primarily for mistakes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… balances for the town-outside-village general and highway funds continued to be reported in the town-wide funds. City of Oswego – Community Development (Oswego County) The city’s community development department did not routinely obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 percent of the value of the agreements on to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsKerhonkson Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-124)
… oversight of the financial activities to ensure public funds are managed with accountability, transparency and … 18 years ago. As a result, the Board, taxpayers, New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) and other … current AFR filing status at: https://web.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/afr-non-filers/ . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/15/kerhonkson-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-124Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… your job by its very nature places you in a position of public trust. You are responsible for ensuring that public resources are used in the best interests of the public. You also have a duty to use the limited public … When serving in your public capacity, the interests of your municipality must come before your own. In fact and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 98-5
… 802, 803, 806: An elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, generally, would not have a prohibited … You ask whether an elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, would have a prohibited interest in a … the county's code of ethics are not violated, when burial arrangements for public assistance recipients are made by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… monitoring efforts over job performance, sales and use tax exemptions, mortgage recording tax exemptions and capital investments. DCIDA officials did … and retention goals or track cumulative sales and use tax exemptions. Officials did not obtain affidavits or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits