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Opinion 89-29
… §72-h; VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): A village may acquire a parcel of property to exchange for property owned by a … of the Department of the Interior, a village may acquire a parcel of property for the purpose of exchanging it for Parks … the village. Here, the village does not presently own the parcel that it intends to exchange with the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Opinion 97 - 12
… however, would be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or … "contracts" (see General Municipal Law, §§800-805). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or … or employee from receiving, or entering into any agreement for, compensation for services to be rendered in relation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… While this is a positive development, there are two causes for concern: The growth is primarily due to transfer receipts, which account for more than 20 percent of personal income, well above the pre-pandemic share, and account for most of the quarter-over-quarter increase in personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Office of General Services – Capital Asset … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Owner and Employee of Medical Transport Company Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid
… in the Medicaid program as a participating transportation provider for program beneficiaries. Smith, 46, is the … which are then billed to the Medicaid program by the provider. Group rides are not allowed without prior … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-owner-and-employee-medical-transport-company-arrested-defrauding-medicaidConferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… fees incurred by officers and employees while attending conferences. A “conference” is defined as a convention, … for personal reasons beyond the time needed to attend conferences, subject to the employee charging the personal … or school district credit card. Cash Advances for Conferences If your local government or school district does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesCenter Moriches Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-113)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Center Moriches Fire District (District) Board of … Did the Center Moriches Fire District District Board of Commissioners Board obtain an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/center-moriches-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-113Town of Palermo – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-22)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Palermo (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) financial … Town of Palermo Town Board Board conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisors Supervisor financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/01/30/town-palermo-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-22Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-33)
The Board and District officials did not properly manage the Districts fund balance The Board appropriated surplus fund balance in part because it adopted budgets that annually overestimated appropriations by an average of $13 million 9 percent per year or a cumulative total of approximately
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025mAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using formal competitive … policies and procedures. When officials do not solicit competition during the procurement of goods and services, … GML. As a result, District officials did not always seek competition and: Issue RFPs for payments to seven of the 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… reports. In addition, collections for clerk fees and real property taxes were not physically secured prior to deposit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, and the Utility Debt Securitization Authority. The schedule will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, New York City, and their … rate tax-exempt bonds for the month of April and a bond sale of up to $23 million of fixed rate tax-exempt and … of May. Metropolitan Transportation Authority – a bond sale of up to $500 million in fixed rate tax-exempt bonds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… bills for board approval, records disbursements (including payroll), signs the checks and accurately reconciles the bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… assistance of the Office of the State Comptroller and the NYSP for their assistance in this case.” “This arrest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townReporting of Billboard Income
… Purpose To determine whether income from properties with billboards was being accurately reported on … Finance was not doing enough to identify and follow up on properties with billboards. Consequently, there is increased … income of $83,565 for 2009 and 2010. We identified 235 properties with billboards that did not report any billboard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/reporting-billboard-incomeJasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-79)
… conduct and report emergency drills? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – June 24, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-79West Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-85)
… required drills or conduct all drills within the required time frames and officials could not support that they met all drill requirements. Officials also did not … instruction and training, District officials cannot ensure that staff and students are prepared for emergencies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/07/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-85Middlesex Fire District – Procurement (2025M-135)
… back to January 1, 2022 to review the purchase of a tanker truck. Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire … made a payment of $157,992 toward the purchase of a tanker truck. Audit Summary District officials did not ensure the … to competitive bidding applied when procuring a new tanker truck. Additionally, officials did not follow the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-procurement-2025m-135Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… Auditor, Internal Audit Function & Audit Committee," Mary Ellen Clark and William J. Klohck, August 2006 (updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditor