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Red Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… Red Creek Protective Fire Company Inc Controls Over Financial Activities 2014M271 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialRotterdam Princetown No. 5 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-372)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Rotterdam and Princetown, in Schenectady …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/21/rotterdam-princetown-no-5-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialOpinion 93-32
… purposes of the examination, the production of books and papers, and the taking of testimony under oath (see Levitt v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 97-11
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … . . ." (emphasis supplied). As used in section 811, the term "municipality" includes a city (see General Municipal Law, §800[4]), and the term "political subdivision" includes a city having a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 2000-8
… with those functions instead being performed by a deputy. You ask whether a county public health commissioner who has a … contract with the not-for-profit corporation. Moreover, even if the commissioner did have an interest as a result of … ethics, violate the spirit and intent of these enactments, are inconsistent with public policy, or suggest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8DiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… to address their district's shortcomings identified in our audit." DiNapoli's audit focused on seven districts in upstate New York during the 2016-17 school year: Clarence … other safety concerns. The lack of a centralized complaint log and process could result in specific dangers not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementAccounts Payable Advisory No. 54
… Subject : Update - Voucher Mass Approval functionality available for lease … to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 8.H – Voucher Mass Approval Guidance: The Statewide Financial … New section regarding Voucher Mass Approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/54-voucher-mass-approvalCUNY Bulletin No. CU-514
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-514-international-brotherhood-teamsters-local-237-dues-andPeekskill City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/peekskill-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-191State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Mahopac Fire Official Guilty Plea
… Fire Department. He used his $5.7 million embezzlements to buy a yacht, a Mercedes, a Corvette, and Pandora jewels for … New York State Police, the IRS and FBI brought Mr. Klein to justice today with his guilty plea. Klein will be ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-mahopac-fire-official-guilty-pleaFloral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District - Leave Records (2018M-264)
… and leave requests are adequately approved. Key Findings While leave accrual balances were accurate, not all leave … taken is properly supported or approved. Records for 10 of 41 employees selected were missing leave pre-approval … officials should develop and implement written procedures to ensure that all leave requests are properly approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/floral-park-bellerose-union-free-school-district-leave-records-2018m-264Opinion 97-17
… city and county public library) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(4), (5), 810(1), (3), 811(1); LAWS Of 1953, CHAPTER 768 … State officers. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .), as amended by chapter 813 of the Laws of 1987, … or other agency thereof ... "(General Municipal Law, §800[5]; emphasis supplied). The phrase "local officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 95-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES … and speed limits in suburban town) -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines and penalties for speeding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for 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 … Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020Opinion 89-26
… Act", amended Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .) to provide for a system of annual financial … corporation or other district (General Municipal Law, §800[4]). A "political subdivision" is defined to mean a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… your job by its very nature places you in a position of public trust. You are responsible for ensuring that public resources are used in the best interests of the public. You also have a duty to use the limited public … When serving in your public capacity, the interests of your municipality must come before your own. In fact and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and … Correction is not adequately monitoring what's happening in our prisons," DiNapoli said. "The commission needs to … of complaints received increased 16 percent to 2,316 in 2016, and grievances increased 69 percent to 2,932. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsFood Metrics Implementation
… (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This … sustainability of local farms by tracking how State agency food dollars are spent and identifying opportunities for … to assist State agencies with the procurement of New York food products in part by providing information to decision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… students, teachers, visitors, and staff is a high priority for DoE and for government policymakers. New York State’s Safe Schools … plans, codes of conduct, and emergency response plans for each school as appropriate. In conjunction with the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… has adopted a procurement policy that requires competition for purchases not subject to bidding requirements, the policy does not clearly establish procedures for procuring professional services. Also, the purchasing … always provide adequate documentation about the vendors’ prices. The claims auditor does not compare invoices against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1