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Opinion 95-22
… fitness program at the fire station. Insurance Law, §§9104 and 9105 govern the distribution and use of foreign fire insurance tax moneys, except as … has been created by special act of the State Legislature and is authorized to receive direct payment of foreign fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 95-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … board may, on its own motion, and must, upon the filing of a proper petition, initiate a proceeding to consolidate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21DiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… P. DiNapoli issued a report today detailing the impact of federal aid on New York's municipalities and school … local governments and school districts outside New York City received $4.7 billion in direct federal aid. Separately, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidCaton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… audit was to examine the Districts’ financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through July 12, 2013. … $270,000 or 169 percent of the budgeted appropriations for 2013. The Board has not adopted an investment policy as … as performing an annual audit of her records and reports for 2011 and 2012. The Treasurer failed to prepare and submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262Oversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… in accordance with the Public Authorities Law (Law) for the period April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2015. … housing. DANC spent $21.6 million and $15.2 million for all procurements during fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14, … received payments on a total of 70 loans it had awarded for various purposes, including affordable housing, business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsCoalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, a coalition of 41 investors today urged U.S. companies to oppose … risk damaging our nation’s economy," DiNapoli said. "Many of the corporations in which we invest depend on immigrants who provide an important hiring pool of talented workers. The President’s actions pose a threat to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationLong Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)
… they complied with the Long Island Workforce Housing Act for the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2014. … the Long Island Workforce Housing Act (Act) in 2008 for the purpose of making homeownership more affordable for the workforce in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4Forms and Resources – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… general reporting guidelines for employers who participate in NYSLRS. Elected and Appointed Officials Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/forms-and-resourcesCity of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
City of Olean Budget Review B1713
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3IT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key … audited did not always appropriately track or inventory IT assets, maintain complete IT inventory records or … to safeguard IT assets. … audit schools statewide IT asset management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building … promote the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, contractors, and … hazardous conditions identified by DOB are addressed in a timely manner. DOB also did not prioritize which sites …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, … two years of double-digit increases,” DiNapoli said. “The fluctuations in sales tax collections that characterized the pandemic period have subsided. Local officials should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023DiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … $1,000 fine for her actions after she pleaded guilty in Canton Town Court on Wednesday. DiNapoli’s office and a … investigation revealed that the money she collected in court fines and surcharges was never deposited in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesCincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… was to evaluate the financial condition of the District for the period July 1, 2012 through April 17, 2014. … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year is $14.6 million. Key Findings … The District’s fund balance exceeded the statutory limit for two out of the last three years. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… treatment, and recovery programs providing services for over 680,000 New Yorkers each year, including inpatient and residential services for about 8,000 individuals. OASAS’ regulations govern … certificate, OASAS is required to inspect programs for compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… is governed by an elected Board of Trustees comprising a Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s general fund … do not consistently require the use of purchase orders when approving purchases, and use purchase orders which were … as required by the Village’s procurement policy. The Board does not review claims for payment; instead, one Trustee is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301DiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in … report examined local municipalities statewide, excluding New York City. There are more than 3,700 taxing jurisdictions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesStatewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in July increased by 21.2% over the same month in 2020, marking the fourth consecutive month that … local governments are seeing much stronger collections in 2021. However, with recent increases in infection rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentTown of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Town … performed by separate individuals. The Supervisor did not submit adequate financial reports to the Board and the Board … payments when they were received and did not indicate the form of payment received in the water and sewer records. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Town of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over Town Clerk … January 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located in Montgomery County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215