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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 68
… agencies must follow when procuring and paying for moving services from the Office of General Services’ … vendors to ensure the agency receives the best value for moving services. Each agency is required to complete a … services closely to ensure it pays the appropriate amount for services performed. The GFO, Chapter XII, Section 10.D – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-servicesFabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-14-5)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/08/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-14-5Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B17-4-5)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Background The Chenango Valley … or school district is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b17-4-5Town of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Johnsburg (Town) officials effectively managed the billing of water charges. Key Findings Town officials did not … manage the North Creek Water District’s (District) billing of water charges. The lack of effective management of water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… State Comptroller (OSC) audits of local governments and school districts. A small number of OSC audits of local governments and school districts are mandated by law, including audits of … or recent legislation requiring periodic audits of school districts and BOCES by OSC. Entrance Conference: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processUnited Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. (UCP Rochester) on its … organization located in Rochester, New York, is an SED-approved provider of preschool special education … provides these services to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. In 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-cerebral-palsy-association-rochester-area-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… the April 6 Institutional Payroll to be processed without delay. There are approximately 57,000 employees on the … April 12 Administrative Payroll to proceed without risk of delay. Track state and local government spending at Open Book …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsTown of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… and information technology (IT) controls for the period January 1, 2011, through September 19, 2012. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105Opinion 88-73
… FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (creation of by town for improvement district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(3)(a); … a suburban town may not establish a capital reserve fund for improvement district purposes. This is in reply to your … of the second class may establish a capital reserve fund for improvement district purposes. You note that suburban …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73Oracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for acquiring building space … did not demonstrate that it used an appropriate process to ensure it obtained a suitable building site at a … site or alternative sites. Consequently, the School agreed to an arrangement requiring it to pay more than $5.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualDutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. Background The County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000Opinion 2005-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … EDUCATION LAW §§1901, 1914, 2102-a: A board member of a central high school district who is also an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 2341
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the 2024-2025 Firearms Training and Safety … Goal Balance: Leave blank OSC Actions: Automatic Retroactive Processing OSC will automatically calculate … and Safety Incentive Program Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes and must be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2341-2024-2025-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyOpinion 92-10
… when such amounts have remained unpaid or unclaimed for three years. Prior inconsistent opinions are hereby … to your letter regarding the disposition of moneys held for the redemption of bonds issued by the village. You state … had been redeemed. You inquire about the period of time for which these funds must be held and the disposition of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-10Opinion 88-77
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts with not-for-profit corporations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801(1), … board of education who is also an employee of a not-for-profit corporation would not have a prohibited interest … in contracts between the district and the corporation for the provision by the corporation of arts-in-education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli On Governor Cuomo's 2014 State Of The State Address
… vision have pushed New York in a positive direction. Over the past few years, the state’s financial position has grown … reforms to the state’s budget process, debt and capital planning. Despite a stronger national and state … it’s time for New York State to build a new foundation of public trust by enacting campaign finance reform, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-governor-cuomos-2014-state-state-addressCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… management will play in enabling long-term budget balance for the city. Fueled by a record level of personal income … risks remain, especially using non-recurring funds to pay for ongoing spending commitments. Going forward, the new … should look to further boost reserves to better prepare for unforeseen circumstances and identify cost efficiencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budget