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Opinion 89-64
… fide purchase upon the most beneficial terms, including price, in the public interest. This is in reply to your … the board and the owner have arrived at a purchase price which the board believes is fair, but which exceeds the … what a municipality may pay to purchase real property, the price is a matter of negotiation between the seller and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Opinion 2001-4
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … not relevant here, the town board of each town shall fix, from time to time, the salaries of all officers and … pursuant to the board's authority under Town Law §27(1) to fix, from time to time, the salary of all town officers (Opn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4DiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… A village recreation attendant admitted stealing more than … the theft and brought the matter to Flynn's office as part of their ongoing partnership. Erickson was terminated … taxpayers, but stole money intended to support programs for children in the Village of Hamburg. I want to thank our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-356
… (NYSHIP) administered by the New York State Department of Civil Service. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining … CUNY graduate program, and simultaneously employed in one of the following titles: Graduate Assistant A, B or C Adjunct … process an input file from the New York State Department of Civil Service to start, cancel or change rates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-356-certain-cuny-employees-eligible-new-york-state-healthComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… that receipts were properly recorded and deposited in the bank and that disbursements were properly supported and … and disbursements policies. Town of Guilford – Justice Court Accountability (Chenango County) The justices did not … sufficient records to identify outstanding balances. The Court has a shortage of $370 and unidentified funds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPolice Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… , City of Elmira [pdf] , Town of Hamburg [pdf] , Herkimer County [pdf] , Town of Irondequoit [pdf] , Village of Johnson City [pdf] , Madison County [pdf] , Town of Newburgh [pdf] , City of Troy … the integrity of property until its disposition is a critical element of police work. The failure to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Oysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check Signing and Information Technology
… Oysterponds Union Free School District Financial Management Check Signing and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/oysterponds-union-free-school-district-financial-management-check-signingCaledonia-Mumford Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-101)
… the District’s outstanding future financial commitments by a total of $1.3 million over the three years, which made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/06/caledonia-mumford-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-101State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0North Greenbush Common School District – Budgeting (2016M-112)
… examine the District’s budgeting practices for the period July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. Background The North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/north-greenbush-common-school-district-budgeting-2016m-112King Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s purchasing process for the period July 1, 2011, through July 12, 2013. Background The King Center Charter School was established in 2000 as the first charter school to … King Center Charter School Purchasing 2013M215 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Montauk Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-117-F)
… the Montauk Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the … assess the Montauk Fire Districts District progress as of October 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/montauk-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-117-fInternal Control System Components
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s (Office) management of its … the New York State Governmental Accountability, Audit and Internal Control Act requiring each State agency to … its operations. The Division of the Budget’s Budget Policy and Reporting Manual Bulletin B-350 requires the head of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/internal-control-system-componentsVillage of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the … Key Findings The Treasurer did not provide the Board with any financial reports. As a result, Board members are … important oversight controls. The policy does not define how many credit card accounts may be established, limit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. Background The Amsterdam Housing Authority is located in the City of Amsterdam in … was established pursuant to Section 428 of the Public Housing Law to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals in accordance with relevant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 14% in October
… said. “However, as inflation continues to increase costs for many municipalities, it is important that local officials … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October-December) will be available in January. Table … Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-14-octoberUniversity at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the period … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/university-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… same purpose. In addition, residents of Yonkers pay the only local income tax in the state outside of New York City. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing adult care facilities, risking the health and safety of … documentation to show critical problems were corrected. “Adult care facilities across the state have a responsibility … then vulnerable residents could be left at risk.” Adult care facilities are primarily home to the elderly who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsEndwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… separate from the Town of Union and the County of Broome in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners, … the District’s financial condition. We found deficiencies in the manner in which the Board budgeted for operations and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277