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DiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… In 2015, federal aid as a share of total revenue was the highest for counties (11.2 percent), followed by New York … available through a new, interactive feature on DiNapoli's website. Generally, the type of federal aid New York's local … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidPublic Safety Overtime
… overtime policy and/or collective bargaining agreement and payroll documents associated with the special duty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/public-safety-overtimeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Carrollton , Forks Fire District #3 , City of Long Beach and the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department . "In … reserve balances increased by $470,000. City of Long Beach – Budget Review (Nassau County) Significant revenue and … Town of Carrollton Forks Fire District 3 City of Long Beach and the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Schroon Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-145)
… through July 31, 2013. Background The Schroon Lake Central School District is located in the Towns of Schroon Lake and … Schroon Lake Central School District Financial Condition 2014M145 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/20/schroon-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-145State Agencies Bulletin No. 1875
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2020 CSEA … Employees in Bargaining Unit 47 on 10/01/2020 are eligible to receive the 2020 CSEA DMNA Uniform Maintenance Allowance … memorandum for a list of eligible titles) and is required to wear a uniform; and Does not receive a regular uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1875-2020-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements
… providers’ compliance with applicable health and safety regulations is sufficient. Our audit scope included … used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, and building codes, and for equipment and … does not directly monitor UPK providers for health and safety. Instead, the Department relies on the school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/20/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirementsAppendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… on the type of locality. Generally, the governing board is responsible for auditing claims or creating a separate position having that responsibility. The following … for auditing claims in each type of locality and what options, if any, are available for establishing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesOpinion 2006-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … RULE LAW §23(2)(e): A town board may reduce the salary of an elected town officer, other than a town justice, during … Whether the salary of an elected town officer other than a town justice may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5DiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… of Jamaica, Queens, who moved to Maryland to live with her son, Bump. In 2019, a concerned neighbor reported to the SSA … in order to continue receiving her payments. When her son appeared instead, the SSA questioned him. He stated that she was out of the country, on an extended tour of Europe and only reachable by e-mail. Authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsIV.3.A Taxes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… and Pari-Mutuel Law. Other Taxes – Racing and Combative Sports Tax 30432 Racing Tax Tax imposed on admissions fees … Wagering and Pari-Mutuel Law. 30433 Authorized Combative Sports Tax Tax imposed on the gross receipts from ticket … broadcasting rights or digital streaming of a combative sports match or exhibition as prescribed in Article 19 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3a-taxesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1016.1
… supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 1016. Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to continue to maintain up-to-date … Postal Service (USPS) provides a service that compares the address file of organizations to the latest address reported … identifies individuals who have notified the USPS of a change of address, but have not yet notified their employer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/10161-maintaining-date-employee-addresses-payserv-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were inaccurate and unreliable. Fund balances for all funds were commingled in the records, making it impossible for officials to determine the condition of individual funds. Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … its actions. In addition, the board did not approve change orders totaling more than $50,000 before the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Sempronius Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-231)
Sempronius Fire Company Financial Activities 2017M231
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/sempronius-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-231Town of Bethany – Town Clerk Fees (2017M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Clerk properly … 1, 2016 through August 14, 2017. Background The Town of Bethany is located in Genesee County and has a population … Town of Bethany Town Clerk Fees 2017M226 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-bethany-town-clerk-fees-2017m-226Three Village Central School District – Fuel Inventories (2015M-271)
… audit was to determine if the District properly accounted for fuel inventories for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $189.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/three-village-central-school-district-fuel-inventories-2015m-271Watervliet Housing Authority – Timekeeping and Leave Records (2015M-186)
… 2014 through February 28, 2015. Background The Watervliet Housing Authority is located in the City of Watervliet in … a seven-member Board of Commissioners, provides low rent housing for qualified individuals in accordance with relevant provisions of the New York State Public Housing Law and regulations prescribed by the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/10/09/watervliet-housing-authority-timekeeping-and-leave-records-2015m-186Village of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial oversight provided by the Board of … the Board did not have reliable information on which to base its decisions. The Village filed AFRs for years ended May 31, 2009 through 2012 were filed 10 to 22 months late. When the year-end report is untimely, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… (100% of contracts audited) totaling $443,734. Holland Patent Central School District – Fuel Inventory (Oneida …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Glens Falls Common School District – Financial Condition (2015M-66)
… expenditures with recurring revenues for the general fund for 2012-13, 2013-14 or 2014-15. The Board appropriated $154,860 of fund balance in its 2014-15 budget, causing the District’s … officials did not develop a multiyear financial plan to address the use of restricted and unrestricted fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/glens-falls-common-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-66