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Opinion 2002-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … in villages situated within the town, unless there is a State statute that requires or permits monies for any given … No. 80-334, supra). Town Law §64(19) authorizes towns to contract for lighting certain improved state highways and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… that ended on March 31, 2017. The Fund has an estimated value of $192 billion. “Strong returns over the fiscal year, … said. “New York state’s pension fund is at a record value based on prudent long term asset allocation. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionStatistical and Information
… school district, fire district and joint activity in the State. This data is comparable to the data that … . Overlapping Real Property Taxes (2000 - 2012) [Data in PDF and Excel] - Comprehensive statistics and pertinent … Debt (1995) - The 19 page booklet (only available in hard copy) describes the procedures for counties, cities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-informationAltmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-232)
… condition for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionTown of Rodman – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2023M-85)
… County (County) operations. The Clerk did not: Deposit 157 real property tax, clerk fees or water rent collections … totaling $48,271 within the required time frames. Remit real property tax collections to the Town Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-rodman-town-clerktax-collector-2023m-85Emerging Manager Program
… assistance of managers of managers or program partners, in separately managed accounts or commingled funds. Program partners assist in the timely deployment of capital, perform due diligence and recommend managers to participate in the program. Each year, the Fund also seeks to graduate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-managerOpinion 90-53
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS -- Consultants (authority to contract out functions of village assessor); (authority to … services of a building inspector, we note initially that State law does not provide for the position of village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53Tax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… in Suffolk County are properly administering select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings Assessors … in Suffolk County are properly administering select real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islipOpinion 97-1
… past liability in accordance with the local law providing for the experience rating, or the county's rules and … St Comp No. 79-732, unreported). A "public corporation" for this purpose includes: (a) municipal corporations (i.e., … valuation. In addition, a county may provide by local law for the operation of the plan on an experience rating basis, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1Opinion 2007-4
… to supersede in village); (authority to establish fund for annual payments under ambulance services agreement) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (use of proceeds to establish fund for annual payments under ambulance services agreement) … course of several fiscal years to finance appropriations for the consideration due under annual ambulance services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… also determined that the board did not properly plan for the funding of and spending from reserves. In addition, … funds from reserves without adequate public notice; for example, transfers to reserves totaling $593,941 and … Although the city appears to have budgeted sufficiently for termination salary payments for the 2020-21 fiscal year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … and has not included the potential financial impact of contract settlements in the proposed budget. The water rent … the level of fund balance to maintain. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Tax Cap Compliance
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-complianceCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-16-17)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt … the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings The City continues to rely on one-time revenue from the sale of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-16-17Sweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-166)
… balance. They improperly encumbered funds and improperly restricted surplus funds in a debt reserve. As a result, … with taxpayers and maintained real property taxes at a level higher than necessary to fund operations. Recalculated … $7.2 million including $2.8 million which was improperly restricted in a debt reserve as of June 30, 2021. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-166Town of Carlisle – Fund Balance (2017M-106)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s fund balance management for the period … that year. The Board increased real property taxes to finance operations and its conservative budgeting practices nullified its plan to spend fund balance as intended. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-carlisle-fund-balance-2017m-106Fishers Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-128)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/29/fishers-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-128Henrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
… action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $267.7 Billion at End of First Quarter
… by the Fund in 2009 as part of his on-going efforts to increase accountability and transparency. … New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-267-point-7-billion-end-first-quarterDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $274.6 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… end of the second quarter of state fiscal year 2024-25. For the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2024, Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-274-point-6-billion-end-second-quarter