Search
City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… – pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development … totaling $30,676. The audit included eight recommendations to help officials monitor and improve the IDA’s project … affairs. The Board contracted with a consultant to handle day-to-day operations, which included collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-fDiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… depend on the amount of capital funding made available by New York state and New York City, and whether the economy … the city to close the remaining $9.8 billion funding gap in its five-year capital program. While we don’t yet know how the gap will be closed, we do know that the public mass transportation system is critical to the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallDiNapoli: 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-irelandDiNapoli: 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
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … the fire protection district (see, e.g., 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-149, p 189). Article 9 of the Village Law, which …
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)
… annual audits of the Supervisor’s records as required by Law. … Town of Frankfort Supervisors Fiscal Responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… Town may realize cost savings by reducing the thresholds for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Key … State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds for the purchase of goods and services not subject to …
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)
… not maintained. Vehicle mileage records are not compared to fuel consumption. Storage tanks are not adequately secured or inspected. Fuel purchases are not compared to fuel usage records. Key Recommendations The Supervisor of … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate …
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-199Lake George Central School District - Purchasing (2018M-167)
… evidence to document competition was sought based on established requirements. Ensure adequate procedures are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/lake-george-central-school-district-purchasing-2018m-167Onondaga County Probation Department - Financial Operations (2018M-147)
… Recommendations Review and update policies and procedures for the enforcement of County fees and ensure staff properly … adequate cash collection and disbursement procedures for restitution and County fees. Establish procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/16/onondaga-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2018m-147Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… generally complied with New York State General Municipal Law and has established adequate procedures to procure goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-169
… County Court Employees Association, Inc. Effective Date(s) Administration checks dated May 25, 2011 OSC Actions OSC will … Questions regarding this Bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-169-new-deduction-code-542-amalgamated-life