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Opinion 98-5
… superseded to the extent inconsistent with this opinion. You ask whether an elective county coroner, who is also a … extent of actual or prospective interests in contracts, to be made to the governing board of the municipality for … and procedures (see General Municipal Law, §§103, 104-b) can help ensure that contracts for burial services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5DiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the frequency of severe weather in the state is growing, taking a toll on New York’s residents, property and economy. While New York is investing to reduce those … disasters and emergencies has averaged $958.6 million in aid annually. While actual annual amounts are variable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… sought to establish our state’s pension fund as a leader in transparency, ethics and effectiveness. It’s gratifying to … as the Fund’s trustee: “The Comptroller consistently acts in the sole interest of the members and beneficiaries of the … outsourced investment management and support functions. In addition, independent compensation benchmarking indicates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingHaverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Financial Management (2025M-20)
… of the budget, for unexpected occurrences and fluctuations in cash flow. A realistic budget begins with sound estimates … reasonable portion of fund balance for a specific purpose, in compliance with statutory directives. A multiyear … have been during the budget process. Of the $94.4 million in year-end transfers, $57.6 million went to the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2025mConflicts 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 97-15
… to establish a special district for the operation and maintenance of street lighting. You ask whether a county … properties would be assessed for the cost of operating and maintaining street lights. Article 5-A of the County Law (§250 et seq .) governs the establishment and operation of special districts within counties. Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of Health: Medicaid … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 91-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (retention of moneys … ask whether moneys raised by a volunteer fire company that is part of a village fire department is property of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12State Agencies Bulletin No. 1977
… contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary from two years prior. Note: Total salary should … provides employees’ earnings by Dept ID for the calendar year entered. If the query returns multiple … Note: When the query prompts for ‘Calendar Year,’ enter 2020. Charts within the ‘ Background ’ section above should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1977-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Burnt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services – State Aid (2025M-22)
… component districts (local districts that partner with and are supported by the BOCES) and receive BOCES aid payments, which they then distribute to their component districts. Component and noncomponent districts 1 are eligible for BOCES aid on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2025/07/18/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-state-aid-2025m-22State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… also made it appear that they needed more funding to meet operational costs than was necessary by appropriating … month’s end. Budget transfers were not properly approved or reported to the board. Also, only one of the 47 budget … Otsego County – Court and Trust Funds Pursuant to state abandoned property law, money that has remained in the hands …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsSchalmont Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2018M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials effectively managed … serves the Towns of Rotterdam, Princetown and Duanesburg in Schenectady County, the Town of Guilderland in Albany … to and accounted for in the general fund that should have been transferred to a debt service fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/13/schalmont-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2018m-15Town of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… contractor were billed to the customers. Identify and bill all new water customers. Ensure all water rates were Board-adopted and accurately charged to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51Finger Lakes Community College - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2019M-184)
… diem rates. A credit card company was allowed to directly withdraw 18 payments totaling approximately $4 million from the College’s bank account prior to audit. A travel agent who is not an … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the College’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/01/10/finger-lakes-community-college-credit-card-and-travel-expendituresAccounts Payable Advisory No. 68
… for receiving a thorough bid, effectively monitoring the move, reviewing the vendor’s invoice, and reviewing certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-servicesOpinion 90-36
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … on October 16, 1875, bearing that date. As there were no funds in the bank to pay the checks, the agent and the tax … drawn on a bank and payable on demand (Uniform Commercial Code [UCC], §3-104[2][b]), a postdated check is not payable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-376)
… Central School District is located in Greene County and is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises … has declined as a result of planned operating deficits and appropriating fund balance to finance the planned … continued appropriation of fund balance will deplete it, and District officials will have to identify other revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-376Village of East Hampton – Information Technology (2015M-187)
… access right to the financial and real property tax software. The Board has not adopted a comprehensive disaster … The Treasurer has administrative rights to the financial software and the Clerk has supervisor-level access to the real property tax software. Key Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/06/village-east-hampton-information-technology-2015m-187