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Opinion 2002-15
… for the cost of street lighting within a town pursuant to Town Law §64(19) and Highway Law §327 are raised on a … that requires or permits monies for any given purpose to be raised from taxes levied only in the unincorporated … have concluded that a local government may not, pursuant to its home rule powers, exempt properties in that portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15New 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 economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions … the balance of the State, excluding New York City, dropped to 5.9 percent as of December, about a percentage point above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… cash flow forecasts or otherwise monitor investments to estimate funds available for investment. As a result, the … may have realized additional earnings ranging from $5.1 to $10.6 million. Town of Lorraine – Town Supervisor’s … The supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… DHS contracted with the Institute for Community Living to provide a range of services for the homeless. Auditors … that DHS did not effectively monitor its contract to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and … of Agriculture and Markets – Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-9) Under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… oversight cost charges, leaving the commission unprepared to address disputes that may arise. Office of General … Under the Public Authorities Law, the MTA is required to issue an annual report on its mission statement, … One of the goals the MTA cites in its annual report is to provide on-time and reliable service to customers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAttica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… of Alexander and Darien in Genesee County; and the Town of Wales in Erie County. The District, which operates three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… unexpended surplus fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits. Amend the current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Oysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check Signing and Information Technology
… appointed its President, in place of the Treasurer, as the sole signatory on District checks under $5,000, with its Vice … Board President to sign District checks as the primary and sole signatory. Develop a formal, written disaster recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/oysterponds-union-free-school-district-financial-management-check-signingNiagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… to examine the student enrollment and billing processes for the period July 1, 2012 through September 6, 2013. … School, located in the Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, is governed by a Board of Trustees that currently has 10 … that proof of residence documentation is on file for all students. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294Germantown Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-230)
… in fund balance that was not needed to fund the budgets, and transferred approximately $1.1 million to the District’s … 2012-13, levied more real property taxes than necessary and retained large amounts of taxpayer dollars without full … reserve funds identified in this report in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/17/germantown-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-230Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 , Niagara Falls Water Board and the City of Olean . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No 1 Niagara Falls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… County officials have not ensured that the Department account clerks’ financial duties were adequately segregated. … disbursing restitution money retained in a victims’ trust fund, Department officials have not disbursed these funds in … policy. As of July 2013, the balance in the victims’ trust fund totaled $130,707; this excessive balance precludes many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… The Saugerties Central School District is located in the Towns of Saugerties, Ulster and Woodstock in Ulster County. The District, which operates six schools … collections or remitting them to the central treasurers in a timely manner. Student treasurers did not always use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-362)
… The Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District is located in the Town of Andover in Allegany County and the Towns of Bath, Canisteo, … Hornellsville, Howard, Jasper, Troupsburg and West Union in Steuben County. The District, which operates two schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-362Canajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… Root in Montgomery County and the Towns of Carlisle and Sharon in Schoharie County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraLaurens Central School District – Budgeting and Reserves (2013M-135)
… to review the District’s budgeting practices and reserves for the period July 1, 2011, to March 7, 2013. Background The … five elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $8,626,984. Key Finding The … 2008. In fact, the District has had operating surpluses for the past several years. Instead of spending down the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/laurens-central-school-district-budgeting-and-reserves-2013m-135Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Chenango … BOCES , Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District . “In an era of limited … level requirements necessary for reimbursement. Valley Stream Central High School District – Payroll (Nassau County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0IV.5.B Bond and Debt Proceeds – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… of general obligation bonds and short-term notes issued in the form of commercial paper or Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs). … Issued Proceeds from the sale of a refunding bond issuance in which new bonds are sold at a lower rate than outstanding … of general obligation bonds and shortterm notes issued in the form of commercial paper or Bond Anticipation Notes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv5b-bond-and-debt-proceedsVillage of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… the Clerk-Treasurer and established internal controls over water operations for the period June 1, 2012 through February … an elected Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds for the 2013–14 fiscal year are … officials do not have procedures for reconciling the water produced by the Village’s water system with the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173Town of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected … 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Coeymans is located in Albany County and has a population … Town of Coeymans Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements 2013M186 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186