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Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … 18, 2010, examined whether adoption subsidy payments to adoptive parents were supported and in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followPine Bush Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings (2012M-238)
… the District’s fund balance and identify opportunities for cost savings in transportation for the period July 1, 2011, through July 23, 2012. … seven elected members. The District’s expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year were $94.6 million, which were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/pine-bush-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-transportationTown of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
… financial operations. All nine balance sheet accounts for 2022 and six accounts (67 percent) for 2023 were not accurate. Two accounts were overstated by a … not agree with general ledger cash balances at month-end for 18 of the 40 (45 percent) bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59Town of Pleasant Valley – Financial Management (2024M-158)
… did not adopt a fund balance policy and lacked a plan on how the funds will be used. As a result, there was no … Adopt budgets that contain realistic estimates based on available current data and historical trends. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-pleasant-valley-financial-management-2024m-158City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency’s (IDA’s) … our recommendations in the audit report City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-fDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… for students and districts as a result of their actions on chronic absenteeism. However, without establishing … schools and BOCES; Provide clear guidance to districts on how to set up local attendance codes that will translate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 92-7
… business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Relief" (meaning of for purposes of special acts incorporating volunteer … requesting funds to help him through this "slow period". For purposes of this opinion, we assume the firefighter is … such moneys as follows: ... Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Opinion 97 - 12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts … a consulting engineer who regularly represents developers in matters before the planning board would not appear to raise questions as to potential prohibited interests in town contracts. The secretary, however, would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … to helping Northern Ireland's businesses grow and is a real endorsement of the strong entrepreneurial spirit which … portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and alternative instruments and has consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… Personal Income by Component, Seasonally Adjusted Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Personal income … percent in the first quarter of 2021, accounting for over one-quarter of the personal income in New York. Mixed Rebound … 2 – Earnings in New York by Industry, First Quarter 2021 Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Earnings in all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… transparent and timely detailed reporting of the use and administration of federal funds is necessary. Closely monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesOpinion 95-25
… pursuant to chapter 53 of the Laws of 1995 from a county, city or village which levies real property taxes in excess of … in reply to your inquiry concerning the State Comptroller's authority to withhold local assistance from a county, city … payments to local governments. The provisions of the new section 72(2)(a) established "within the general fund a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25Opinion 90-4
… Uses (financing dredging of pond within village) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special … entire cost of the dredging may be assessed against the property benefited. If the village authorizes such dredging, … issuance of bonds if the village has an interest in the property during the time the obligations are outstanding. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 90-27
… they may be elected pursuant to the provisions of article 11 of the Town Law. This is in response to your inquiry … of joint fire districts without petition. Article 11-A of the Town Law (§189-a et seq. ) and article 22-A of … at the meeting for the establishment of the district. August 2, 1990 James M. Steele, Supervisor Town of Avon … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported … areas, including education, mental health services, and online safety, where action could be taken to help prevent … bigotry in all its forms so our friends and neighbors can live without the fear of unthinkable violence.” “We commend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsTown of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Supervisor … January 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. Background The Town of Frankfort is located in Herkimer County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… the Town used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings The Board has not developed an … in the procurement policy. Key Recommendations Review and update the procurement policy annually. Ensure compliance with the procurement policy and New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
… to fuel usage records. Key Recommendations The Supervisor of Transportation and head mechanic should ensure: Accurate … The storage tanks are inspected monthly. The Supervisor of Transportation and Business Manager should ensure fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/berlin-central-school-district-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2018m-02Central Valley School District - Separation Payments (2018M-153)
… reviewed all 37 separation payments totaling $516,017 made to eligible employees during the audit period and found that, … totaling $113,064. Key Recommendation Establish procedures to provide an independent review of all employee separation payments to ensure they are calculated according to the terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/central-valley-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-153Flanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… to determine whether disbursements were properly processed for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … approximately 4,400 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 are $684,200. Key Finding The Board is not provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199