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DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… to fiscal stress.” The Village of Saugerties (Ulster County) was classified in “significant fiscal stress,” while the Village of Coxsackie (Greene County) was listed in “moderate fiscal stress.” The four … County), and Whitehall (Washington County). “The number of local governments in stress remains low after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesOpinion 99-1
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … based on the express statutory language of section 217(j), it is clear that the assets of a service award program for … while actively engaged in providing line of duty services. It is clear that the references to additional benefits for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Opinion 92-53
… In the absence of a sales tax agreement between a county and all of the cities within the county, the State … that a county imposes a three per cent (3%) sales tax and that the only city within the county currently pre-empts … tax receipts returned to the county by New York State and that the remaining 40% will be allocated among the city, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the fire company and her community for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “It’s unfortunate … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsBinghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if sewage treatment services … through December 31, 2014. Background In 1965, the City of Binghamton and the Village of Johnson City entered into an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mWhitney Point Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-179)
… Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for managing nonstudent network user accounts that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/whitney-point-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-179IX.6.C Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) – IX. Federal Grants
… Service (FMS) and the Federal Reserve Bank. The latter, in its capacity as Treasury's fiscal agent, operates the … under their authority. For OSC-managed grants, please e-mail [email protected] to request read-only access to your agency’s grants. In the e-mail, please provide your full name, agency, e-mail address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6c-automated-standard-application-payments-asapGeneseo Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-172)
… banking duties. Designate one computer to be used strictly for online banking transactions. Ensure that officials and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/geneseo-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-172Opinion 93-1
… the opinion. COUNTY ATTORNEY -- Assistant (entitlement to salary fixed for county attorney in the event of a vacancy) … in the office of the principal. You ask whether 17 Opns St Comp, 1961, p 240 still represents the views of this Office. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1Opinion 95-20
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … fees for each of the types of relief being sought. It is unlikely that the Legislature intended to allow the … to the situation in Calabrese v Tomlinson , supra , it is our opinion that only a single fee should be charged. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The common council has indicated it will adopt a local law to override the tax levy limit in 2016. Rockland County – … the tax levy limit. The Legislature must pass a local law overriding the tax levy limit before adopting the … its tax levy limit and officials have not adopted a local law to override the limit. Village of Victor – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… travel expenses, including a prohibition on reimbursement for alcohol. In addition, the then president charged his … Hamilton Princess hotel to his state-issued credit card for a six-day birthday bash for PMA’s chairman, prompting a referral by the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year are … not to exceed $45 million to liquidate current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, … expenditures and should be included as an appropriation in the annual budget. The City continues to rely on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B18-4-3)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Background The Chenango Valley … or school district is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/06/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b18-4-3Schalmont Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2018M-15)
… District officials effectively managed fund balance for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. Background … Montgomery County. The Board of Education is responsible for managing the District’s financial and educational … inaccurate due to money being transferred to and accounted for in the general fund that should have been transferred to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/13/schalmont-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2018m-15Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-13-5)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal … The Fabius-Pompey Central School District, located in Onondaga County, issued debt totaling $1.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2006. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-13-5Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2021 fiscal year are … reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/09/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b20-7-10Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-14-5)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/08/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-14-5Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B17-4-5)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Background The Chenango Valley … or school district is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b17-4-5Town of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… of the average annual water revenue) in water revenues it was entitled to . Officials did not: Ensure services provided by the contractor were billed to the customers. Identify and bill all new water customers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51