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Opinion 89-65
… a contract for additional legal services between the town and his or her law firm, if the town attorney has any of the … outside counsel, the board may act by simple resolution and a local law is not required. A contract between the town and the town attorney's law firm, however, raises the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Westford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… activity is properly recorded and reported and that Di …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mDutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) management … comprises seven members who are appointed by the Dutchess County Legislature. DCIDA reported 33 active projects … agreements with 21 businesses. Key Findings The Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District , New Lebanon Central School District , Southern Caygua Central … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the BrookhavenComsewogue Union Free School District New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Facility Structure, Safety, and … centers and health clinics. These facilities are required to operate in compliance with architectural codes and safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waivers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1191
… Purpose To advise agencies of the opportunity to submit test files to PayServ. Affected Employees PayServ users … modified to use the NYS EMPLID. OSC will allow agencies to test interface files from October 5, 2012 through October 12, … instead of the SSN. OSC Actions OSC will receive agency test files between October 5 and October 12, 2012.OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1191-osc-will-allow-agencies-test-interface-files-preparation-ssn-decouplingVillage of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… subsequent investigation, the former Clerk-Treasurer was arrested in 2023 and charged with misappropriating funds and … period. In May 2024, she pleaded guilty to one count of first degree Corrupting the Government (B Felony) and was … her monthly public pension. This sentence represents the first time a public official in New York State surrendered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… 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) … BOCES Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Security Over Critical Information Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the security controls over critical State Education Department … classification process and adopting adequate information security policies and procedures. The Department could also … systems. Key Recommendations Develop strategies to enhance security controls over critical systems. Implement the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… Purpose To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute … its ePHI and has protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. … To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute Institute is properly safeguarding its ePHI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… Former Potsdam Justice Court clerk Mary Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117,120 … first degree, both felonies. Guyette admitted to altering court records so she could pocket the public funds from 2009 … Guyette recorded receipts for $115,045 in the Justice Court’s computerized database, but failed to send the money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2022, according to an … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… collections totaled $844 million, an increase of 8.8%, or $68 million, over January of 2022. Every county experienced … of Taxation and Finance. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted … annual report covered the October-December quarter and calendar year 2022. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearTown 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-186Town of Dunkirk – Justice Court (2013M-106)
… Key Recommendations Prepare an accountability analysis for all moneys held by the Court on a monthly basis. Periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-dunkirk-justice-court-2013m-106Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing … (Saratoga County) The authority has adequate controls over the collection of tenant rent payments. Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Samaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… $337,458. We question Samaritan's allocation of $1,063,810 in costs among OASAS and non-OASAS programs. Samaritan … it received by $94,008 and therefore received $94,008 more in reimbursement from OASAS than it was entitled to. Key … repayment for unreported revenues and expenses identified in this report as inappropriate, unallowable or undocumented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programDutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5Downtown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… six of the 20 checks we tested, totaling $3,316, did not have sufficient documentation. Although DIA officials … or bills attached to the claims, taxpayers do not have any assurance that these monies were used for valid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252Opinion 89-39
… is employed. You state that the board member is neither an officer nor a director of the agency but that he is the … Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his … of that contract. In addition, regardless of whether an officer or employee receives a direct or indirect pecuniary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39