Search
State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. City of Johnstown – Information Technology (Fulton County) City … were communicated confidentially to officials. City of Johnstown – Financial Management (Fulton County) City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Baldwinsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-65)
… to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. … Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $99 … requirements. Develop and adopt a multiyear financial plan for a three- to five- year period that addresses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/baldwinsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-65Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our … audit report, Adoption Subsidy Program (Report 2008-S-106). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued … on August 18, 2010, examined whether adoption subsidy payments to adoptive parents were supported and in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … fees and real property tax collections within required timeframes or in a timely manner; remit real property tax … the supervisor or the county treasurer within the required timeframes; or accurately record and report real property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsTown of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
… financial operations. All nine balance sheet accounts for 2022 and six accounts (67 percent) for 2023 were not accurate. Two accounts were overstated by a … not agree with general ledger cash balances at month-end for 18 of the 40 (45 percent) bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59DiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… or higher fares and tolls.” While the short-term outlook for the MTA’s operating budget has improved with the economy, … state and the city have not yet approved the MTA’s request for additional resources. As a result, it is not yet possible … increases of 4 percent, the capital program would account for 21 percent of operating revenues during the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… The State Education Department (SED) has stepped up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released … about the perils of chronic absenteeism. But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 92-7
… business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Relief" (meaning of for purposes of special acts incorporating volunteer … requesting funds to help him through this "slow period". For purposes of this opinion, we assume the firefighter is … such moneys as follows: ... Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Opinion 97 - 12
… however, would be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or … "contracts" (see General Municipal Law, §§800-805). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or … or employee from receiving, or entering into any agreement for, compensation for services to be rendered in relation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… It is essential that additional resources are used for critical infrastructure projects to reduce debt issued … billion in the current fiscal year with little planned for subsequent years. However, significant new recurring … established in the budget to support pandemic recovery for New York’s struggling individuals, families and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… Income and Earnings Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels in New York? Recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York State has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 12.8 … receipts to individuals, totaled nearly $1.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 51.9 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) in Northern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandOpinion 90-4
… the time the obligations are outstanding. This is in reply to your letter concerning the dredging of a pond within the … the properties surrounding the pond have asked the village to explore the possibility of having the village dredge the … special legislation by the Legislature is necessary to authorize the village to undertake the dredging of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 95-25
… LAW -- Tax Limit (withholding State aid as penalty for levy in excess of) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid … "Notwithstanding Any Other Provision of Law" (meaning of for purposes of the aid to localities budget) STATE … added). Section 54 of the State Finance Law provides for an annual apportionment and payment of State aid to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25Opinion 90-27
… the Town Law and the Village Law to provide authority for the establishment of joint fire districts without … the Village Law (§22-2210 et seq. ) provide the procedures for establishing, financing, and operating joint fire … board and the village board shall hold a joint meeting for the purpose of jointly proposing the establishment of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… This report challenges every New Yorker, from our government offices, religious institutions, private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… He was a quiet, deliberate man who vehemently fought for the taxpayer and passionately argued against poor fiscal … great integrity and great skill. He held a deep respect for the Office of the State Comptroller. I valued his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… cash flow concerns, or Prompt Payment Interest savings. For expedite requests, the agency must contact BSE at … (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 7.D - Expedite Requests , for more detail. … Expedite Requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsSkaneateles Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-2)
… ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings Officials adequately segregated the … of employees responsible for online banking transactions and adequately established security procedures over online banking. All online payments and transfers totaling $72 million during our audit period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/skaneateles-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-2Town of Seneca Falls - Financial Management (2018M-266)
… has not adopted multiyear financial and capital plans or established adequate reserves. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/05/town-seneca-falls-financial-management-2018m-266