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Opinion 92-53
… after the city's sales tax ceases to be effective. With respect to whether the State Comptroller's approval is … Consequently, this Office has no approval role with respect to the county's distribution formula set forth in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Opinion 99-1
… issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (requirement that program assets be held in trust); (provision of death benefits to volunteer … who have not earned a nonforfeitable right to a service award) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§217(j), 218(e), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… of Polk County, Florida, with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local … of Polk County Florida with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a class C felony in Albany County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… individually. Advantages: Control over the days and hours of collection improve safety, reduce noise, litter and … limiting the number of garbage trucks on its roads. Less traffic from garbage trucks may increase the longevity of … the General Municipal Law. Resources The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… been issued: Department of Health: Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up) (2017-F-2) An initial audit … However, despite the magnitude of these payments, DOH does not adjust each MCO's premium to reflect the MCO's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… October 5, 2016. Background The recipients of foreign fire insurance (FFI) money include fire departments, fire … is generated from a tax imposed on the premiums of fire insurance policies written by certain out-of-state insurers … Use of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money 2017MS5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 572
… Purpose Describe data on the automated Correction Report. Affected Employees All employees who have … Users Group, OSC has created an automated Correction Report, NPAY776, Correction Report, that will document any additions, deletions, or … Describe data on the automated Correction Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/572-automated-correction-report-transaction-changes-time-entry-pageState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) Auditors … officials did not always have the documentation needed to process SNAP applications correctly and in a timely manner. Department officials also did not have the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… instances was not adequately documented or consistent with la …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Opinion 2005-9
… SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Central High School Districts (training requirement for board members) EDUCATION LAW §§1901, … district of the central high school district must take the training required by section 2102-a of the Education Law if … to the central high school board after that date. The training must be taken within the first year of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9Opinion 89-4
… (purchase of bonds and notes when town supervisor is director and stockholder of bank); (designation of bank as depository when town supervisor is director and … Whether a town may designate a bank as a depository if the town supervisor is a director of the bank and a shareholder of less than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the sale of three properties, which officials plan to sell in 2022. However, the board has not developed alternative … record, report and disburse village funds and was arrested in February 2021 and charged with grand larceny, falsifying … business records, forgery, and official misconduct. In December 2021, she pleaded guilty to petit larceny and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Morristown Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-101)
… Understanding the Audit Area The Board is responsible for the general management and control of the District’s … collections are accurately recorded and deposited in a timely manner, periodically reviewing financial records and … improper or fraudulent claims from being paid. When a strong claims auditing process is established, control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/morristown-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-101North Creek Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-86)
… review bank reconciliations and bank account statements. We prepared bank reconciliations for the audit period, … on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of … Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP available for public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/north-creek-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-86Lawrence Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-115)
… million transfer to the capital projects fund, as reported in the District’s annual financial report submitted to the … Appendix C includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. We conducted this audit … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/lawrence-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025m-115Town of Gorham – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-106)
… Audit Period January 1, 2023 – July 23, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Town officials should properly distribute FFI … tax proceeds to ensure that local fire departments receive the financial support they need. This helps maintain the … Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. We conducted this audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/06/town-gorham-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-106DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of overtime hours increased by 7.8%, or 1.8 million hours higher than the previous year, according to the annual … employees, and agencies need to ensure the use of overtime hours is justified and services are delivered safely and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Kiryas Joel Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … budgeting practices produced operating surpluses in all four fiscal years reviewed. When unneeded appropriated … through 2015-16, the board adopted budgets that resulted in operating surpluses each year ranging from $216,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsVendor File Advisory No. 11
… Subject: Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS Guidance: It is important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does business with the … Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-location