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Opinion 88-24
… incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3)(a): Town board member has an interest in a … include use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's labor. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town … contract of his or her spouse. If, however, materials or services are provided to a municipality by a municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: New York's Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak
… New York’s participation rate was 59%, almost 3 percentage points lower than the rest of the nation. “New York’s labor … unemployment rate was 9.9% in 2020, nearly two percentage points higher than the rest of the nation. By 2021, the … 22.1% of the population in 2021, nearly five percentage points higher than in 2011. Similarly, the number of workers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-yorks-labor-force-decreased-sharply-during-pandemic-and-remains-below-pre-pandemic-peakDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s money. Whether these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… 1, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The County is governed by a seven-member Legislature. The County’s … obtaining SNAP application/recertification documentation is consistent and that the appropriate documentation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The City of Poughkeepsie and Town of Poughkeepsie entered into an intermunicipal cooperative agreement in 1991 to form the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which provides water to … City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project Board Oversight 2014M236 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… year during which the debt incurred to finance the deficit is outstanding, the proposed budget for next succeeding … in 2016. The overtime appropriation in the proposed budget is less than the amount expended for the first nine months of … the adopted budget. Ensure the appropriation for overtime is reasonable. Approve the 10 percent increase in water rents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… million decline in the general fund balance. The school lunch fund was not self-sufficient and required advances and … Take the necessary steps to ensure that the school lunch fund becomes self-sufficient, such as increasing … financial plan to establish long-term objectives for funding long-term needs, provide a framework for future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s payroll process for the … January 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013. Background The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County and has a population … Town of Shandaken Payroll 2013M201 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… accounted for in other funds. However, we found that the allocation method is not based on the cost of actual services … to 11 funds. Key Recommendations Continue to develop an allocation plan based on the direct relationships between the … Town of Riverhead Allocation of Administrative Costs 2012M247 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… February 6, 2014. Background The Forestville Central School District (District) is located in several towns in … Forestville Central School District Transportation Operations and Cafeteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population … Village of Liberty Financial Condition 2013M109 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Village of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition for the period … overestimated certain revenues and allowed appropriations to be overexpended causing deficits in these funds. The Board … necessary adjustments to ensure that operating deficits do not occur. Establish procedures to prevent overspending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346Village of Weedsport – Financial Management (2025M-76)
… between revenues and expenditures accumulated over time, is a key measure of a village’s financial condition. Fund … and enables long-term financial planning. The Board is responsible for managing the Village’s fund balance, which … more fund balance than available in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal year budgets. The Board also did not adopt an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/12/12/village-weedsport-financial-management-2025m-76Town of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… approximately $2.1 million during the audit period. It is the responsibility of the Board to conduct a thorough and … that were not included on a Board-approved abstract, which is a list of all claims that have been audited and approved … claims are not audited or lack sufficient support, there is an increased risk that inappropriate disbursements could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not periodically monitor exemptions or obtain annual renewal documentation as required, to ensure the exemptions … a total assessed value of $16.4 million and found that 27 exemptions (45 percent), totaling approximately $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … appointed the clerk to act as his bookkeeper. However, the New York State Attorney General’s office has expressed the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Village of Alden , Town of Bainbridge , Cortland County , … “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Village of Alden Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Village of Churchville – Electric Utility Services Billing and Collections (2026M-5)
… authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Our methodology and standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/08/village-churchville-electric-utility-services-billing-and-collections-2026m-5DiNapoli and DA Cacace: Group Home Employees Charged with Stealing Over $47,000 from Residents with Disabilities
… as none of the charges are bail eligible. She is due back in court on July 1. Destiny Galan, 25, of Staten … E felony, and Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor. She is set to be arraigned in Tarrytown Justice Court on July 1. … with Westchester D.A. Cacace, we will ensure that justice is served and they are held accountable for their cruel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-and-da-cacace-group-home-employees-charged-stealing-over-47000-residents-disabilities