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Opinion 99-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … inspecting or enforcing the permitted activity (see, e.g., NY Tel. v City of Amsterdam , 200 AD2d 315, 613 NYS2d 993; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – State Police Plan
… Once you have accrued five years of credited service, you are vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a retirement benefit, even if you leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/becoming-eligible-benefitSpencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
… Background The Spencer Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Village of Spencer, Tioga County, and is associated … Spencer, is governed by a three-member Board of Trustees. In 2014, the Company received $29,400 in receipts and made $11,900 in disbursements. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-fundsMargaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… operations for the period January 1, 2013 through March 26, 2014. Background The Margaretville Volunteer Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsLake Ronkonkoma Fire District – Bidding and Treasurer’s Office (2015M-9)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, in which it is … bid specifications are written to encourage competition from multiple vendors. Ensure that purchases are made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/05/lake-ronkonkoma-fire-district-bidding-and-treasurers-office-2015m-9Islip Terrace Fire District – Claims Audit and Payroll (2015M-49)
… and separate from the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/29/islip-terrace-fire-district-claims-audit-and-payroll-2015m-49Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2018M-258)
Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/08/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Starpoint Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Services (Madison County) District officials did not seek competition for seven professional services or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Gardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… Findings The District’s LOSAP Point System is inconsistent with General Municipal Law. The Board did not implement … records of its members’ activities performed in accordance with the District’s Point System were prepared. Officials … Only eight of 23 courses were properly supported with certificates of completion. District officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265Seneca County – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-4)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the County’s water and sewer … Seneca County is located in the Finger Lakes region of western New York, has a population of approximately 35,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/06/02/seneca-county-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-4Annual Financial Report Filing Deadlines
… for all counties, cities, towns and villages. Class of Local Government Filing Deadline Extension to Filing … OSC from the municipal chief fiscal officer before the end of original filing period. Villages: Population 5,000 - … OSC from the municipal chief fiscal officer before the end of original filing period. Villages: Population < 5,000 Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-report-filing-deadlinesCity of Yonkers – Financial Operations (2017M-119)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition and oversight of its financial operations for the period July 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/13/city-yonkers-financial-operations-2017m-119Oswego County – Transfer Station Cash Receipts (2015M-334)
… the internal controls over the Department of Solid Waste’s cash receipts process for the period January 1, 2014 through … indicated on the inventory sheet and no one outside of the cash receipts process performed periodic inventories. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/oswego-county-transfer-station-cash-receipts-2015m-334Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 – Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments (2017M-233)
… tax levy and for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. Background The Town of Hempstead Industrial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/12/19/town-hempstead-industrial-development-agency-and-valleyNew York Mills Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-107)
… The New York Mills Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Whitestown and New Hartford in Oneida County. The District, which operates one school … appropriated an average of approximately $1.4 million in fund balance annually, which was not needed to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-107Ballston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine oversight of the Commission’s financial operations for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-47)
… exceeded the statutory limit resulted in real property tax levies being higher than necessary. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/cobleskill-richmondville-central-school-district-fund-balance-managementCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
… of taxes (PILOTs) are based on. These projects have 99-year PILOT agreements. CPIDA officials did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectFinger Lakes Horizon Economic Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Fund Program (2022M-36)
… Board properly managed and monitored the revolving loan fund program. Key Findings The Board did not properly manage and monitor the revolving loan fund program. As a result, the Board cannot ensure the loan proceeds were used to further the Corporation’s mission. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/08/finger-lakes-horizon-economic-development-corporationTown of Somers – Justice Court (2013M-198)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Somers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … court clerks. The Court collected approximately $317,000 in fines for adjudicated cases, parking violations and … 2012 to March 31, 2013. Key Findings We found weaknesses in the Court’s internal controls and a lack of oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-somers-justice-court-2013m-198