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Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-275)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016. … an elected seven-member Board of Education. Appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $47 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/hastings-hudson-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-275Village of Argyle – Water Billing and Collections (2023M-148)
… customer accounts with unpaid balances totaling $14,458 for water bills from the September 2022 and March 2023 … Periodically review outstanding unpaid water accounts for enforcement action. Village officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/31/village-argyle-water-billing-and-collections-2023m-148Chautauqua Lake Central School District – Procurement (2024M-3)
… cost. District officials: Did not seek competition for fuel purchases made from a single vendor totaling … bidding when required. Ensure individuals responsible for procuring goods and services receive procurement training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/07/chautauqua-lake-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-3Half Hollow Hills Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory Records (2024M-33)
… taxpayers that all IT equipment is adequately accounted for and would be detected if lost, stolen or misused. We … 23 percent of the equipment was not properly accounted for. Specifically: Three IT devices, including MacBooks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/half-hollow-hills-central-school-district-information-technologyMount Morris Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-131)
… not ensure claims had adequate supporting documentation for her review prior to approval. We reviewed 89 claims … and found 86 claims did not contain adequate documentation for the claims auditor to perform a proper audit. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/mount-morris-central-school-district-claims-auditor-2022m-131Downsville Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-134)
… Officials did not obtain the minimum number of quotes for nine claims totaling $18,628. Key Recommendations Ensure … sufficient supporting documentation before approving them for payment. Ensure officials and staff clearly document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/downsville-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-134Town 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-fTown of Dayton – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-189-F)
… the Town Supervisor (Supervisor). The Board is responsible for the general oversight of the Town’s operations and … is the chief financial officer and is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations. Results of Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-dayton-audit-follow-2019m-189-fOpinion 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): If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Opinion 88-62
… authorizes town boards to establish capital reserve funds for the purpose of financing all or part of the cost of the … Town Law, §221(1) authorizes town boards to provide for the collection, separation, treatment, processing and disposal of solid waste and, for these purposes, to construct, operate and maintain "solid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62II.3.A Planning – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… It outlines, in general terms, the Governor’s priorities for the coming year, alerts the agency management to expected … fiscal constraints, and informs agencies of the schedule for submitting requests to the Division of the Budget (DOB). … set forth by DOB in their Budget Request Manual; reviewed for consistency with the call letter; and approved by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3a-planningSubway Recovery Tracker
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority; OSC analysis For the first two years following the pandemic, subway … does include useful information on the share of rides paid for through the new OMNY system (whereby riders can simply … Street in Queens ranking among the top three hubs citywide for most months through August 2024. Of the two main commuter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/osdc/subway-recovery-trackerOpinion 2000-1
… of misconduct. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning the payment by a village of … As a rule, a municipality may not provide legal counsel for a municipal officer or employee who is charged with a … because the defense is considered additional remuneration for services rendered (see Corning , supra ; Security , supra …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1Opinion 88-30
… -- Assessments (properties deemed benefited to be assessed for costs of the district) -- Connections (requiring property … a multi-family housing unit which currently contracts for the purchase of its water from a village. The contract … the town board to adopt ordinances, rules and regulations for the operation of town water and sewer districts (Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… card to make 160 personal purchases totaling $12,938, for which the town incurred approximately $3,774 in interest … also found that town officials did not seek competition for eight professional service contracts totaling $384,400. … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… totaled more than $5 billion in 2011, the most recent year for which such figures are available. Nearly $1.9 billion was … hunting, fishing and boating revenues to the states for wildlife programs have provided an average of more than $24 million a year for New York since 2011. The full report “Fishing, Hunting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… in the second degree in Nassau County District Court for sending phony prescription records for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health … state Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage for enrollees. To read the two audit reports, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamFinancial Management Practices
… watersheds. In addition, the District collects permit fees for access rights to the Great Sacandaga Lake and assesses fees to power companies for dam usage to generate electricity. Key Findings Revenue … by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in 2007 for public safety reasons. The District has cut spending and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… to reduce the district’s share of health insurance costs for new employees and retirees as of July 2018. Hoosic Valley … also found that seven employees were paid incorrectly for credit hours earned. Find out how your government money … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… changing world," DiNapoli said. "I applaud Senator Warren for drafting this vital legislation. If the SEC required the … with limited evidence that companies are preparing for climate change's impact. Time is short. No matter what … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosure