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Opinion 88-22
… district to district residents. You state that the town is constructing sewage treatment plants in two sewer … project." Reading both of the above sections together, it is our opinion that the expenses of a sewer district project … within the meaning of Town Law, §§198(1)(a) and 202(1). It is our opinion, accordingly, that the costs of the subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-22Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… controls at the regional office level that decrease assurance that all permits are appropriately recorded and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Italian Heritage Month Reception
… of the event has ended, but a recording of the event is available below. Select the play icon to get started. … of NYSUT About Italian Heritage Month New York State is home to over 3 million Italian Americans, with New York … and dialects. Dante’s philosophical poem Divina Commedia is considered a great literary work that takes the reader on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/italian-heritage-month-receptionComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” … – School Lunch Operations (Chenango County) The district is serving nutritious meals to its students and the meals are … the district’s productivity level for meals per labor hour is below the industry averages. Greenburgh Eleven Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities
… system last year, we have evaluated the fiscal condition of nearly 2,300 municipalities and school districts across … helps guide local budgeting decisions and the development of long-term financial plans.” The creation of the ‘early warning’ monitoring system is the centerpiece …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-citiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Hamlin Fire … the payments have already been made, and their approval is not documented in the minutes. The board did not conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Capital – 2022 Financial Condition Report
Capital assets include not only highways and bridges but also facilities for education government health housing environmental conservation and recreation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/capitalFund Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… and spending for particular purposes. The General Fund is used to report sources of funds and expenditures that are … in other governmental funds The accumulated fund balance is the amount of funds available at the end of the fiscal year. The operating result is the amount the fund balance increased or decreased during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/fund-financial-dataAccounts Payable Advisory No. 31
… String (charge line) is correct and appropriate based on the goods and services purchased. Therefore, when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/31-accounting-utility-paymentsCircleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… accordance with Board policy. The Board has not adopted an online banking policy and has not entered into an agreement … bank for electronic transfers. The treasurer performed online transactions without Board oversight and bypassed … that the District credit card policy is enforced. Adopt an online banking policy and enter into a written agreement with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-16)
… the current and future years. Background The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-16North Greenbush Common School District – Budgeting (2016M-112)
… Background The North Greenbush Common School District is located in the Town of North Greenbush, Rensselaer County. … its students to attend one of four other school districts, is governed by an elected three-member Board of Education. … that result in the appropriation of fund balance that is not used to finance District operations. Reduce the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/north-greenbush-common-school-district-budgeting-2016m-112Ramapo Central School District – Fund Balance and Employee Compensation (2013M-189)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s fund balance and … The Ramapo Central School District is located in the Town of Ramapo, in Rockland County. The District is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/27/ramapo-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-employee-compensationKing Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
King Center Charter School Purchasing 2013M215
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Police Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… appropriate controls over property room inventory for the period January 1, 2012 through December 5, 2013. … use a computerized tracking system did not appropriately grant user rights to the system. Key Recommendations Review … movement. Assign access to computerized property tracking systems based on job duties and responsibilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Village of New York Mills – Justice Court (S9-14-4)
… 3,300 residents. The Board of Trustees (Board), which is comprised of a Mayor and four Trustees, governs the Village and is responsible for overseeing the Court’s general management … in bail money that was over six years old. The Court is not properly reporting unresolved traffic tickets to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-new-york-mills-justice-court-s9-14-4City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, has had a … City of Poughkeepsie Budget Review B6171 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1Village of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… Board’s oversight of the claims and annual audit processes for the period June 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background … Board of Trustees is the legislative body responsible for managing Village operations. The Village’s 2010-11 … procurement policy. Ensure that all claims are presented for audit by the Clerk. Ensure that only appropriate claims, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Town of Rutland – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-19)
… Clerk’s records, as required by Town Law, which could have assisted officials in detecting and addressing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-rutland-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-19Plattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… not have written contracts with all providers. The Board Chair had a prohibited interest in a contract between the District and a store which the Chair owns. Key Recommendations Issue press-numbered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations