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State Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… review and approve certain State authority contracts that are valued at greater than $1 million and which are awarded noncompetitively or paid in whole or part with … by the State. Approved eligible State authority contracts are displayed on Open Book New York. By comparison, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-nyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … In addition, the board did not have adequate procedures for auditing claims. Consequently, the board did not audit and approve claims in accordance with town law for 20 of the 100 check disbursements totaling $9,625 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0IT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… assets costing about $279,270 were not properly accounted for. Specifically, 11 percent, including 81 Chromebooks, … 20 Districts implemented policies or procedures specific for IT equipment inventory. Nineteen Districts did not … physical controls to protect IT assets from damage. Costs for nearly 75,400 IT assets and acquisition dates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2Opinion 88-69
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §122-b: A village may contract for services with a private volunteer ambulance service with … also contracts. You ask whether a village may contract for services with a private volunteer ambulance service, … town within which the village is located also contracts for services with the same volunteer ambulance service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… past three years. Also, the district maintained reserve funds but had no plans for their use.; Lyons Central School District – Multiyear … and without sufficient documentation to support the basis for the selection of vendors. Valhalla Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Definitions – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Retirement System’s Average Rates The System average rate represents the average normal contribution rate over all retirement plans in each system for a given … in a system for the fiscal year. Employer’s Average Rate Each employer has their own specific average rate. It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/definitionsReporting Member Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… . Member contributions are calculated on each employee’s full gross salary (which you report to NYSLRS). For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-member-contributionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… which included overestimated appropriations. The budgets for fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13 called for using a total of about $3.1 million in reserves and surplus funds to finance operations; however, only $539,496 of these funds were used. By not using unexpended surplus funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition and … 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryTown of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… missing. We were unable to determine if this was the case or quantify additional missing moneys because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Village of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition and selected financial operations for the period March 1, … The Village of Deposit is located in Delaware County and has a population of 1,663. The Village is governed by an … disbursements totaling more than $217,000 made and payroll benefits provided without Board approval. The Clerk-Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… about noncash investing, capital, and financing activities is not illustrated. … Examples from GASB Statement 34 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Motor Fuel Excise Tax (2018-S-28) Diesel and motor fuel distributors may be required to provide collateral security … provided for in statute or determined by the department. Distributors whose combined tax liability exceeds $5 million … liability. Auditors found the department does not review distributors’ existing collateral security amounts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… The Town of White Creek is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 3,400. The Town is … Town Board, which consists of the Town Supervisor and four council members. Budgeted 2013 appropriations were $271,156 for the general fund and $672,290 for the highway fund. Key Findings Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in calendar year 2024, an increase of 1.6% or $376 million … (31 of 57) seeing increases. St. Lawrence County had the highest growth at 5.6%, followed by Greene (3.7%), Otsego …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Taxes and Interest
… we receive the property. The interest rate is set by the New York State Department of Tax and Finance and is updated … Glossary Required Documentation Tips to Help You Keep Your Money What to Expect from Us … We pay interest on interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestOpinion 2004-4
… Contracts (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) -- Interest in Contract (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) -- Legal Services (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §800(3): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Opinion 88-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … and Sales (fire district commissioner an employee of firm doing business with district) -- Exceptions … (remuneration and duties exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3)(c), 801(1), 802(1)(b): A fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Municipal Audits
… always evaluate procurement options or make comparisons to benchmark rates to ensure they received the lowest prices for electricity and … (Chenango County) The board established adequate controls to help safeguard assets, and the legally required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-municipal-auditsAccidental Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… attorney, a power of attorney (POA) , or a court-appointed guardian who has been granted authority by the court may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-disability