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Opinion 96-22
… Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys to contingency and tax stabilization reserve fund); (use of moneys in fund … reserve fund may not be transferred to a contingency and tax stabilization reserve fund. Following the abandonment of … a town landfill may be transferred into a contingency and tax stabilization reserve fund if the town no longer needs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-22DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for December 2015
… Markets $5 million with Total Wrecking and Environmental LLC for site improvements at the New York State Fair. … Program. New York State Legislature – Assembly $75,000 one-year extension with Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux for … to the Department of Transportation to reconstruct a one-mile segment of Robert Moses Parkway in Niagara County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2015Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission – Financial Operations (2015M-149)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial operations of the Commission for the … was established by an intermunicipal agreement in 1974 to provide high-quality water to the approximately 30,000 customers of its member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2015/09/11/southern-cayuga-lake-intermunicipal-water-commission-financial-operationsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-126
… date is 6/13/07. Raise Processing For 21Ps and CALs For information regarding the raise processing for 21P and CAL … Summer Session. When Agencies Must Enter Additional Pay Information in Pay Period 11L Prevention of Automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-126-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-suny-21pDiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In 2017, New York was one of just 11 states that sent more to Washington than it … "The state relies on the federal government for a third of its annual budget, but the imbalance of tax dollars remains. New Yorkers deserve to be treated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits have been issued. New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (2020-N-4) DHS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsArkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
… 31, 2014. Background The Arkville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … 2015 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not adopted a purchasing policy, code of ethics or an investment policy. … records and were not following the proper steps to provide a thorough audit. Key Recommendations Adopt a purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65Lake George Fire Company - Cash Receipts (2015M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company collections … Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Lake George, Warren County. The Company, which provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/lake-george-fire-company-cash-receipts-2015m-216Delaware County – Vehicle Usage and Disposal (2014M-258)
… August 15, 2014. Background Delaware County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/24/delaware-county-vehicle-usage-and-disposal-2014m-258East Bloomfield Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-154)
… written procedures or proper internal controls over hall rentals. Key Recommendations Update the procurement … IT. Develop policies and procedures for the collection of hall rental deposits and receipts, which include involvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-154PUC Achieve Charter School – Board Oversight (2016M-316)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s … 2016. Background The PUC Achieve Charter School, located in the City of Rochester in Monroe County, is a public school financed by local, State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/05/05/puc-achieve-charter-school-board-oversight-2016m-316Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (2014M-301)
… The Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls is a public school that is not under the control of the local school board in the … Charter Schools Institute. Key Recommendations Determine what services will be contracted out and which of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/06/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-girls-financial-operations-2014m-301Auburn Enlarged City School District – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-153)
… District officials have generally established effective payroll-related policies and procedures but have not … policies and procedures related to the processing of payroll outside of normal pay dates. District officials did … related to the periodic review and reconciliation of payroll withholdings, deductions and contributions, to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/auburn-enlarged-city-school-district-employee-compensation-and-benefitsGeneral Brown Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-216)
… The General Brown Central School District is located in the Towns of Brownville, Hounsfield, Lyme, Pamelia and Watertown and the City of Watertown in Jefferson County. The District, which is governed by an … and reserves while limiting tax increases, resulting in a deficit unrestricted fund balance of $435,655 at the end …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/24/general-brown-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-216Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (2016M-394)
… There is no record of the Board adopting the District’s credit card policy. The credit card account allows for cash advances of up to $1,000 … receipt of goods or services. Key Recommendations Adopt a credit card policy that identifies each authorized user and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/bayport-fire-district-credit-card-use-2016m-394Controls Over Equipment
… by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Act of 1969. H+H, the largest public health care system in the nation, is a network of 22 facilities, including 11 acute care hospitals, 6 … capital assets include land, buildings, and equipment. As of June 30, 2017, H+H reported $8.4 billion in capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 815
… Purpose To provide guidelines and processing procedures for Cash Merit Awards … of the Budget Bulletin D-1122 dated March 20, 2008 and guidelines provided by Budget Policy and Reporting Manual (BPRM) Section D-280. Cash Merit Award Guidelines The Cash Merit Award is a lump sum payment that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/815-cash-merit-awards-managementconfidential-employeesDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… DiNapoli's eighth annual report examining the performance of the state's IDAs and how these entities fulfill their … business within their communities. “Although the amount of tax breaks IDAs provided to private companies noticeably … and economic benefits.” In 2013, the most recent full year of data available, IDA projects reported a total of 644,080 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following audits were issued: Town of Preble – Non-Payroll Disbursements (Cortland County) The … board and supervisor did not provide adequate oversight of non-payroll disbursements. As a result, there is an … In addition, the board could improve its annual audit of the supervisor’s records and reports. Town of Greig – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-217
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees of … New York State and NYSPIA and provides for an increase to the bi-weekly 8 Year Seniority Payment amount effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-217-april-2021-increase-8-year-seniority-pay-state-police-represented-new