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Town of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest Audit Follow-Up (2021M-36-F)
… and four Board members. The Board is responsible for the general oversight of the operations and finances. … executive officer and chief financial officer responsible for the day-to-day financial operations. Results of Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-audit-follow-2021m-36-fDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
New York state has the second highest home foreclosure rate in the nation with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsVillage of Herkimer – Water and Sewer Financial Operations Audit Follow-Up (2019M-102-F)
… of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Herkimer’s (Village’s) progress, as of March 2024, in implementing our … the audit report released in August 2019. Background The Village of Herkimer (Village) is located in the Town of … The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Herkimers Villages progress as of March 2024 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/06/28/village-herkimer-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-audit-follow-2019m-102-fState Agencies Bulletin No. P-918
Changes in Reporting for Occupational Disability Leave
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-918.pdfProperty Tax Cap Property Tax Cap Instructions
Detailed instructions are found in this document.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/instructions.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
… "The 9/11 attacks united New York, America and nations around the world in a way not seen in decades. We stood together … The 911 attacks united New York America and nations around the world in a way not seen in decades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-911-attacksTown of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… did not provide a clear, consistent and equitable basis for billing property owners. In addition, certain charges … with the ordinances. Water meter readings were not always reliable during our audit period, but officials have taken measures to obtain more reliable readings. Key Recommendations Update the ordinances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… with local fiscal stress, returning $412 million in lost money to New Yorkers through the Unclaimed Funds program, and … item fraud, the indictment of individuals for theft and money laundering in Monroe County, and the indictment of several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsOpinion 88-20
… in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Courts (authority to relocate family court) -- County Seat (effect of relocation of family court) COUNTY LAW, §216; NY CONST, ART III, §17: A county, by resolution, may relocate its family court from the unincorporated area of a town to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-20Livonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-97-F)
… of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Livonia Joint Fire District’s (District) progress, as of … 2021. Background The District is located in Town of Livonia and the Village of Livonia in Livingston County. An appointed five-member Board … The purpose of our review was to assess the Livonia Joint Fire Districts District progress as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/01/livonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-97-fCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition Audit Follow-Up (2021M-54-F)
… and eight elected aldermen. The Council is responsible for the overall management and oversight of City operations, … is the custodian of City money and is responsible for maintaining the City’s accounting records. Results of … City officials could not provide reasonable explanations for their lack of corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/03/city-little-falls-financial-condition-audit-follow-2021m-54-fNorth Amityville Fire Company – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-163-F)
… pdf] | [read complete 2023 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the North Amityville Fire Company’s (Company) progress, as of … The purpose of our review was to assess the North Amityville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/06/20/north-amityville-fire-company-audit-follow-2022m-163-fOpinion 89-40
… dollars per day. General Municipal Law, §72-o, however, only applies to "volunteer officers or members of the [fire] department " (emphasis supplied). The only officers of a fire district fire department provided for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… budgeting practices.” New York City’s collections totaled $718 million, an increase of 11.6%, or $74.5 million, over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… package provides $15 billion nationally for shuttered live venues and $284 billion in funds for more Paycheck … because of the health risks associated with attendance at live events. Arts, entertainment and recreation has been the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Opinion 2024-1
… 16 We understand that this effort includes replacing not only the publicly-owned portions of lead service lines, but … state law and to constitute a proper public purpose with only an incidental private benefit and, therefore, not in … strong presumption of constitutionality applies not only to enactments of the Legislature but to ordinances of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s … grew by 10 percent in 2020 to $184,000, in line with the city’s most recent 9.9 percent projection, likely … The average bonus paid to employees in New York Citys securities industry grew by 10 percent in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing cash, overpaid the … leave. The audit findings have been turned over to Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas J. Spota for review. … Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4600 in missing cash overpaid the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsRetirees Contribute - Statewide
Workers who have retired from service in State and local government play an important role in New York State's economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/retirees-contribute-all-counties.pdfTown of Waterford - Town Clerk Collections (2018M-265)
Determine if collections in the Town Clerk’s (Clerk) office are adequately accounted for, reported and deposited intact, in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/waterford-265.pdf