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Opinion 90-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution (method of … §1262(d),(f); REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§840(1), 844(1): In the absence of a special act requiring otherwise, the … the assessed value for county purposes of the property in the village as listed on the town assessment roll by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the West Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. The district … $3.2 million. After the district’s planned use of $500,000 in fund balance, the remaining unassigned fund balance is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 89-63
… and (b) any fees to any subdivision thereof, except where it is provided by or pursuant to law that such officer … official capacity. There is no statutory definition of the word "fee" for purposes of section 52 (see Public Housing … §2) nor are we aware of any judicial interpretation of the word as used in this section. This Office has expressed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 89-13
… (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used … equipment from another municipality of this State at an auction pursuant to the exception contained in General … of this State may be purchased by a county at an auction without contravening the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Opinion 91-61
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Bail Moneys (1% fee to fund an … to incarceration service plan, should not be collected in a county not having such an approved plan. We have been … §99-m(2), as amended by Laws of 1991, chapter 166, §383, in those counties which do not have an approved alternatives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61XI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… procurement record requirements and submittal requirements in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is provided for … AGREEMENTS BETWEEN STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS In an opinion dated June 9, 1980 (1980 Op Atty Gen 81), the … separate or distinct legal character apart from the State. In reaching his opinion the Attorney General noted that, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsVirtual Currency Licensing (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Virtual Currency Licensing … with respect to financial institutions licensed to operate in the State. The Superintendent has the authority to conduct … over 3,200 financial institutions with nearly $10 trillion in assets as of December 31, 2024, including 22 virtual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/04/virtual-currency-licensing-followControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits
… containers of less than one gallon of many beverages sold in the State, such as soft drinks and beer. Consumers may … deposits collected by the Department to be deposited in the State’s General Fund. The Department collected $109.5 million and $102.7 million in unclaimed bottle deposits in State fiscal years 2015 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/19/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-depositsAssertive Community Treatment Program
… serious mental illness; to support children and families in their social and emotional development and in the early identification and treatment of children’s … recipient data and outcomes. To ensure effectiveness in delivering services, ACT provider teams are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Maintenance and Inspection of … (Transit) is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world. As of August 25, 2021, Transit has 6,455 subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax ( 2018-S-28 ). About the Program Petroleum Business Tax (PBT) is paid by registered distributors of applicable … our initial audit report Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax 2018S28 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … NY – the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State government buildings while … growth, environmental protection, and energy security in the State. EO 88 is intended to accomplish broader State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followNew Customer-Focused Subway Metrics
… Objective To determine whether New York City Transit’s (Transit) new metrics provide … information about their trips and provide a more accurate picture of Transit’s performance. The audit covers the period … To determine whether New York City Transits Transit new metrics provide customers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/new-customer-focused-subway-metricsCity of Mechanicville – Separation Payments (2025M-59)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Mechanicville (City) officials ensure that employees’ … entitled to receive separation payments for compensation of their earned, but unused, leave benefits (such as unused … requirements (e.g., a lump sum payment based on years of service). City officials should ensure that employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-592021 Fall Conference - Bureau of State Payroll Services
… Payroll Services Fall Conference Schedule and Materials … Join Now Please take a moment to let us know what Payroll Courses you're planning to attend during this year's … information that is important to you and your agency. Payroll Services Fall Conference Survey Webex Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/2021-fall-conference-bureau-state-payroll-servicesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 20% in Third Quarter
… Local sales tax collections totaled $5.2 billion in the third quarter (July-September of 2021), up $861 … impact growth.” Statewide, every region saw solid growth in sales tax collections during the third quarter compared to … City, the July-September period marked the fifth quarter in a row that county and city sales tax receipts met or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-20-third-quarterDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… on temporary staff, despite hiring over 1,660 new nurses in city fiscal year (CFY) 2024, according to a new report … pandemic led to a major nursing shortage nationwide and in New York City, but Health + Hospitals has taken important … COVID-19 pandemic, nearly all H+H hospitals saw a decline in nurses between February 2020 and June 2023. Woodhull …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitalsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Newfane and the Village of Sandy Creek . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric and parking … budgets are not balanced and include a deficit of $200,000 in the water fund and $215,863 in the sewer fund. The village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Of 19 professional service providers paid $769,931 in 2019, officials did not seek competition or provide … financial and capital plans or the following policies in fund balance, reserve and budgeting. As of December 31, … training. They did not have a disaster recovery plan. In addition, officials did not ensure online banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls in place to ensure that money provided to selected community organizations is spent in accordance with program guidelines and whether … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program