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Opinion 91-60
… the accounts of public corporations, including OTBs (NY Const, art X, §5; Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and … authority in connection with political subdivisions (NY Const, art V, §1) is different from his constitutional authority over other public corporations (NY Const, art X, §5; Patterson , supra ), we believe that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60DiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… and Public Service Announcements. The agreement was for 3,153 kiosks in all five boroughs, installed at no cost … years. In May 2018, the agreement was amended to call for 7,500 kiosks to be installed over 10 years. Revenue would … The city can charge the consortium $25 a day in damages for every kiosk that is not running 45 days after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programXI.17 Protest Procedures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… advise in their solicitation documents of the opportunity for an unsuccessful offerer to seek a debriefing 3 , notify … approval of the State Comptroller as required, or provided for, by law, resolution or otherwise, including but not … of Financial Administration according to OSC’s procedure for protests of OSC procurements . An interested party that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi17-protest-proceduresDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… will create escalating challenges with limited time for the authority to solve them. “The MTA is the engine that … a dangerous practice of long-term borrowing to pay for short term needs like cleaning and maintenance. Of … to cover operational costs runs the risk of reducing funds for the MTA’s badly-needed capital investments. Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceInspector General
… to mail or fax it Send an email to: inspectorgeneral@osc.ny.gov Call To report fraud within OSC: 518-408-4906 … the Inspector General, 10th Floor 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236 Guidelines Establishment and Organization There is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalLumberland Fire Department Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-110)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through March 5, 2014. … the President to co-sign checks along with the Treasurer for amounts in excess of $500; the Secretary-Treasurer was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/lumberland-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-110Niskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) credits accurately for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. … not award the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses and accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73Hancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… The Treasurer did not keep adequate documentation for 55 disbursements totaling $38,500. Key Recommendations … delinquent payments. The Board should require more support for collections, such as tickets or receipts. The finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236South Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… reduce District property taxes. Correct accounting records for misclassifications, and accurately report unrestricted … the reserves will be funded, the optimal funding levels for each reserve and the conditions under which reserves will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… our audit was to review the County’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. … had approximately 1,800 employees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 and 2014 fiscal years were approximately $409 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Hortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… over the recording and reporting of financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through May 19, 2014. … The members, including five officers, are responsible for the Company’s overall financial management. Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… deciding whether to lease or purchase school buildings for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2017. Background … has approximately 1,600 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $21.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsClifton-Fine Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-297)
… and adequately managed the District's financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. Background … has approximately 300 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $10.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/23/clifton-fine-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-297Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-43
… $25.20 $25.50 A single amount of $22.70 will be deducted for all employees with a Pay Basis Code of HRY . Agency … worked. Exception: The Dues or Agency Shop Fee deduction for employees on Sick Leave at Half Pay should not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-43-district-council-37-local-1359-division-housing-andFinancial Data: What is the general schedule/cycle of data availability?
… There is a lag between the end of a locality’s fiscal year and when that locality’s reviewed … depending upon the class and population size of the local government. Specific report filing deadlines can be found at … is available first (in late Fall) with county, city, and town tables following, in that order, close to the end of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityFulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)
… was to evaluate the IDA’s project monitoring practices for the period January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. … their projected goals. The Agency does not have a process for taking action when businesses fail to make PILOT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programConcord Industrial Development Agency – Agency Management (2015M-61)
… The purpose of our audit was to review CIDA’s operations for the period January 1, 2012 through March 4, 2015. … the Town Board of Concord. CIDA’s budgeted appropriations for 2015 are $9,700. Key Finding The Board has not taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/08/07/concord-industrial-development-agency-agency-managementVillage of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… financial and capital plans or fund balance policy to plan for and finance future needs. Key Recommendations Adopt … Use surplus general fund money as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… and more detailed minutes and submit them to the Board for its approval. The Board should conduct a thorough and … any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-36
… $24.50 $25.20 A single amount of $22.40 will be deducted for all employees with a Pay Basis Code of HRY . Agency … worked. Exception: The Dues or Agency Shop Fee deduction for employees on Sick Leave at Half Pay should not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-36-district-council-37-local-1359-division-housing-and