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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… objectivity and independence. The school board should have audited these claims. The treasurer paid 18 claims for … office, and adjust its proposed budget, consistent with any recommendations made. Auditors found that the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1952
… (Military Stipend Leave), Leave of Absence/WDL (WC Dis Lv), or Leave of Absence/WPS (WC 60% SUP) on the Ratification Date of 07/27/2021; and Has a … (Military Stipend Leave), Leave of Absence/WDL (WC Dis Lv), or Leave of Absence/WPS (WC 60% SUP) on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1952-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-nursing-titles-representedDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… events, potentially putting the public at risk, according to an audit of the Department of Environmental Conservation … is crucial so the public can avoid exposure. I urge DEC to redouble efforts to make sure all municipal sewer systems are complying with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsOpinion 91-56
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- Termination … AUTHORITIES LAW, §2828: The term "liabilities", as used in Public Authorities Law, §2828, includes bonds, notes and, … must be read so that each word or phrase will have a meaning and serve a purpose (see McKinney's Statutes , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Opinion 90-34
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Recipients … 293 of the Laws of 1988, provide that except as provided in a "special law", foreign fire insurance tax moneys must be … (Insurance Law, §§9104[a][1]-[3], 9105[d][2][B]-[D]). In a multi-company fire department, the treasurer or fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-34DiNapoli: NYC Immigrant Workforce Below 2015 Peak
… that the economic prosperity that foreign-born workers have helped fuel in New York City can continue.” Last year, … to the pandemic, several federal immigration policies may have disproportionately impacted the immigrant workforce in … 10% in 2019. Older adults born outside the U.S., however, have seen improved unemployment rates since the pandemic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-nyc-immigrant-workforce-below-2015-peakDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… more robust reporting requirements on climate risk and a number of other ESG issues. DiNapoli and the Fund’s efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureDiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… in the last two decades, an increase of 53%, according to a new report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … Comptroller warns city funding must keep pace with demand to support critical services for older adults in the future. … older adults are living on fixed incomes and no one wants to see them priced out of their homes because of a lack of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Wayne County) The board has not adopted IT policies to sufficiently protect its assets and did not ensure the … not dedicate a separate computer for online transactions to limit access to online bank accounts. Town of Preston – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… plan for repairs should be implemented. Officials should have qualified engineers conduct regular inspections on the … elevator inspectors. Key Findings These local governments have varying processes in place to inspect and monitor their … available reports indicate that the structures do not have any urgent repair needs, most units could improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3DiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… This case is a classic example of the fundamental need for checks and balances at the local level over taxpayer … Ontario County Sheriff Povero and District Attorney Ritts for their continued partnership to root out public … actions of the Shortsville Fire Department administration for recognizing the missing funds and notifying the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftUnderstanding the Audit Process
… or require corrective action by the auditee. Any differences from this process for engagements that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processDiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale
… basis over the life of the bonds. The bonds are scheduled to be delivered on March 15, 2018. The winning bids were as follows: Series 2018A Tax-Exempt Bonds to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association with a true … cost bid of 2.103999 percent; Series 2018B Taxable Bonds to Piper Jaffray & Company with a true interest cost bid of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-saleComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… bank account. However, company officials did not have sufficient controls over cash collected for fundraising … the auditing committee and the independent auditor did not have procedures in place to obtain or review canceled check … Southold – Financial Operations (Suffolk County) The town does not have effective policies and procedures to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… million below projections, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … approximately $3.1 billion or 8.3 percent higher than for the same period last year. Significant increases include spending for Medicaid (up $1.6 billion primarily from federal sources) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide … on four systems containing confidential information for individuals who no longer worked for OCFS. OCFS did not keep accurate records of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsOpinion 97-5
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … a highway, road, avenue, lane or alley "which the public have a right to use" (see also NY Const, article VIII, §1). A private road, therefore, does not fall within the provisions of Village Law, §6-622 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Town of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the selected Town financial operations for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Sullivan is … policies and procedures, and provided the proper oversight to ensure that Clerk properly performs all required duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Adopted Budget Agreement
… and rising costs. “The agreement will raise total spending for the city to $101 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2023, … 2023. “Spending increases since April 2022 include funding for new programs, some of which are funded only in FY 2023. … programs, the city enhanced its labor reserve since April for the potential cost of wage increases in the next round of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-adopted-budget-agreementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… during the audit period. However, the district could have earned approximately $12,600 more had officials used … options or formally solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher investment earnings. As a result of … Had the district realized such earnings, the board may have been able to avoid increasing the 2023-24 tax levy. Lake …
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