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South Orangetown Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-24-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2022 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the South Orangetown Central School … The purpose of our review was to assess the South Orangetown Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/04/03/south-orangetown-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-24-fIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… Manhasset Union Free School District [pdf] , Mechanicville City School District [pdf] , Newfield Central School District [pdf] , Norwich City School District [pdf] , Parishville-Hopkinton Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through March 6, 2014. … Further, District officials have not established any plans for using the money accounted for as a reserve fund. Key Recommendations Use the unassigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160Caton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… July 12, 2013. Background The Caton No. 1 Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Caton and Steuben County in which it is located. The District is governed by an … controls such as performing an annual audit of her records and reports for 2011 and 2012. The Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… and interests must be above reproach. This brochure is intended to help you better understand New York State law … government, is provided in poster format [pdf - 2019] . What is a conflict of interest? You may have heard of the … or employee of a private business if (a) the individual’s private compensation is not directly affected as a result …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 92-14
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … to subdivision (2), the situation is less clear. There are no statutes or regulations specifying what action a depositor … lien period has expired. 2 Moreover, there appears to be no pertinent case law. However, we believe that it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Child Support and Spousal Maintenance – Divorce and Your Benefits
… An Income Withholding Order for child support or spousal maintenance that was served on a member’s employer … on NYSLRS after the member retires for child support or spousal maintenance to be deducted. NYSLRS can also deduct spousal maintenance if required by a DRO, but not child …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/child-support-and-spousal-maintenanceVendor File Advisory No. 8
… Subject: Updating the Vendor Certification section to include a new certification Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), … Updating the Vendor Certification section to include a new certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/8-vendor-certifications-updateOpinion 89-26
… LAW, §811: A fire district is authorized to promulgate a form of annual statement of financial disclosure for its … ordinance, or resolution either: (i) promulgating its own form of annual statement of financial disclosure which is … or (ii) resolving to continue the use of an authorized form of annual statement of financial disclosure in use on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Opinion 97-17
… (applicability of county financial disclosure requirements to city and county public library) COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements for city and … public library) LIBRARIES -- Public Library (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements) MUNICIPAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 95-6
… and collected by a town justice in a suburban town in connection with violations of its speed limits and "traffic … collected and remitted to the State Comptroller in connection with convictions pursuant to the Vehicle and … Law, §§153 and 154). With respect to moneys collected in connection with violations of traffic control signals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s … by 1.7 percent in the State. Industry Proportion of Change in GDP Accommodation and food services 16.4% Health … question asked at the beginning of the survey pertains to how the business has been affected overall by the COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020Opinion 88-49
… -- Procedural Requirements (effect of failure to comply with) VILLAGE MAYOR -- Powers and Duties (authority to make … of Barber , 198 Misc 135, 100 NYS2d 668, affd 278 App Div 600, 101 NYS2d 924, 278 App Div 727; 103 NYS2d 661; Kingston Associates v La Guardia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-49Tax Cap Compliance
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-complianceDiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… realize the senior population has grown substantially, and is far more diverse now, which means a special focus on reaching seniors in multiple communities and languages is needed.” In 2023, New York City was home to 1.43 million … New York City is home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsOpinion 90-34
… may participate in determining the expenditures to be made with foreign fire insurance tax moneys. Further, it is also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-34Opinion 98-20
… may not include training requirements inconsistent with the provision of General Municipal Law, §209-c which, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 91-56
… in section 2828 of the Public Authorities Law relative to termination of public authorities, encompasses only … ; provided, however, that any appropriation made to such authority or commission by the state of New York or … terminated by law" as used in section 2727(4)(b) appears to contemplate the provisions of section 2828. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56XVI.3.D Basis of Accounting/Measurement Focus – XVI. Financial Reporting
… in GASB Statement 63, the basis of accounting refers to when revenues, expenditures, expenses, and transfers - and … measures those transactions and events of the period that have increased or decreased the resources available for … statements omit recognition of assets and liabilities not arising from cash transactions. Therefore, they rarely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3d-basis-accountingmeasurement-focusDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… did not submit a written report or the report could not be located. Under the SPDES program, DEC issues both … individual and general discharge permits. SPDES permit holders have certain reporting responsibilities. For example, … Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problems