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Opinion 88-21
… the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING - Park Lands (use of park trust fund moneys to construct indoor … building in which room(s) used for public meetings) VILLAGE LAW, §7-730(1): Park trust funds collected from … Concerning the use of park trust funds received by a village from subdividers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-21State Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District To Support Community Banking in South Bronx
… to Ponce Bank’s Westchester Avenue Branch. The BDD program, administered by the Department of Financial … operations and provide affordable and accessible banking products and services in the community. “We are proud to … Bronx deserve expanded access to financial services to pay their bills, purchase homes, build their credit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newXIV.9 Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance – XIV. Special Procedures
… This section provides agencies with an overview of the Imaging and Attachment feature of the Statewide Financial … Specifically, this section discusses document collection, imaging, verifying, and attaching. It also discusses handling … regulations; and Documents pertaining to land claims. IMAGING AND ATTACHING DOCUMENTS Imaging should be integrated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv9-statewide-financial-system-imaging-and-attachment-guidanceDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… City Department of Buildings (DOB) is not doing enough to protect construction workers on building sites, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . The audit found DOB needs to be more aggressive in its oversight, inspections and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyXVI.4.A Cash and Investments – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Valuation basis for investments; and Amortization of discounts and premiums. FOOTNOTE DISCLOSURE GASB Statement … interest rates for similar instruments. AMORTIZATION OF DISCOUNTS AND PREMIUM Discounts and premiums on investments, if material, must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4a-cash-and-investmentsDiNapoli Statement on MTA Budget
… statement on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2026 Adopted Budget: "The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Adopted Budget for 2026 reflects several actions that have become necessary in … from new operating efficiencies, including $75 million in 2026, which will help the Authority balance its budget next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-statement-mta-budgetTri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… they did not develop a plan for the use of the surplus funds. District administrators and the Board recognized the … surplus of $5.3 million. In addition, if outstanding tax certiorari proceedings conclude in the District’s favor, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094Tuckahoe Common School District – Purchasing (2013M-158)
… of Trustees which comprises three elected members, with one appointed as the Chairperson. Actual expenditures for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/08/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2013m-158State Agencies Bulletin No. 1974
… Employees Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 78, 79, 87, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1974-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseOswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… a seven-member Board of Trustees who are elected by Oswego City School District residents. The Library’s operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397State Agencies Bulletin No. 1888
State Agencies Bulletin No 1888
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1888-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseTown of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… department cash receipts and information technology for the period February 1, 2009, to June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located in Niagara County. The Town is governed by the … Key Findings The recreation director did not remit all cash collected at the concession stand, totaling $12,229 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mVillage of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… and $445,993 for the water fund. Key Finding We tested 16 purchases totaling $408,028 made in the 2011-12 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… of Motor Vehicles has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is … Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding needs (e.g., confidential, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsMedicaid Program – Medicare Part D Clawback Payments
… overpaid the Medicare Part D prescription drug phased-down state contributions. The audit covered the period January 1, … to make a monthly payment (referred to as the phased-down state contribution, or “clawback” payment) to the federal … to cover part of the cost of prescription drugs for the State’s full-benefit dual-eligible population. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-medicare-part-d-clawback-paymentsDayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period … The Company is governed by an elected President, Treasurer and Secretary. Company expenses for January 1, 2012 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… established to plan and undertake urban renewal projects in the Village of Fairport. The Agency is governed by a … three entities. The Agency inappropriately gifted $250,000 in assets to the FLDC. The Agency made an annual contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Orleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… $7,523. This was due to inadequate communication between social welfare examiners in two different County Social Services programs. In addition, we found that 10 out … Orleans County Department of Social Services 2012M222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222City of Rye – Boat Basin Fund (2013M-289)
… for the period of January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background The City of Rye is located in Westchester … for calculating these annual increases. From 2009 through 2013, the City has charged an annual flat fee of $88,367 for … the Boat Basin fund, during fiscal years 2009 through 2013, using the last cost allocation methodology in 2001 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-rye-boat-basin-fund-2013m-289Rockland Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Administrator Compensation, Financial Management and Purchasing (2017M-60)
… districts. The Board has not adopted a written policy that addresses procedures for billing and collection. The Board … year. Adopt a comprehensive policy that specifically addresses the procedures for billing and collection when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2017/12/15/rockland-board-cooperative-educational-services-administrator-compensation