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Opinion 94-5
… of the town, it does not, in our view, provide authority for the publication of articles by individual members of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… were issued. Fillmore Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (Allegany County) Although the 230 … reviewed by auditors totaling approximately $40,000 were for appropriate district purposes, charges were not properly … that officials did not convey management’s expectations for managing network user accounts through written policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0XI.5 Purchase Authorizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW When a State agency awards a term contract that allows for the … must use a standard contract letter format . The New York State Contract ID is assigned to the Purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi5-purchase-authorizationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Home Public Library . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 93-12
… Expenditures (travel expenses - where spouse accompanies school board member) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- … attending conference) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §77-b: A school district may not authorize the incurrence and payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items, according to an audit released today by … from the Comptroller’s office for purchases in excess of $50,000 because they applied the agency’s discretionary … showed that the DDSO could have purchased more than 300 of the 375 items from preferred sources or from another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Berkshire – Justice Court Operation s (Tioga County) Justices did not accurately and completely collect, … Chestertown Fire District – Claims Processing (Warren County) The board did not implement claims processing … the town's long-term priorities. Town of Hartford – Online Banking and Information Security (Washington County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued. Longwood Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… did not verify the accuracy of vendor charges leading to fuel overcharges totaling $1,498 and officials did not … average of approximately $1.7 million per year which made it appear the district needed to appropriate $300,000 of fund … years auditors reviewed. Appropriating fund balance that is not needed circumvents the statutory limit. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By … a result, general fund balance decreased by approximately 58 percent, from $4.8 million to $2 million. The city’s … owners were higher than necessary. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are reasonable. Key Findings The … The lack of a contingency fund, along with the decrease in the City’s unassigned fund balance, leaves the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli … school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Albany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… At a minimum, for future building acquisitions, request a list of buildings available from OGS and the local school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185Area #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… such as a flood or fire. The plans, policies, procedures and technical measures that help enable the recovery of … or school’s operations. Proactively anticipating and planning for such disruptions will help prepare local government and school personnel for the actions they must take in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… (LIRR) used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds efficiently and for authorized purposes and whether the funds were properly monitored to prevent fraud, waste and … of transparency and accountability in the spending of its funds on these projects. Key Findings In certain instances, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsOpinion 88-3
… AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines for violations of Workers' Compensation Law) WORKERS' … of fines. Subdivision two provides as follows: "All fines imposed under this chapter, except as herein … to the Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Board for payment into the Uninsured Employers' Fund. Accordingly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Opinion 89-14
… paying their taxes by mail who desire a tax receipt to include a self-addressed stamped envelope with their tax … shall deliver or upon request forward by mail a receipt to each person paying a tax... Subdivision (2) of section 986 … p 149 that since section 986(1) entitles a taxpayer to a tax receipt by mail when requested and since such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … in a timely manner and receipts for rent were not issued to apartment complex tenants. Town of Groveland – Fiscal … firm that performed financial services for the town prior to 2013, and contracts for 2013 and 2014 lacked specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B22-1-8)
… deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of December 31, 2013. The Act requires the City to … (2.63 percent of appropriations), for the water and sewer funds, respectively. The City’s proposed budget includes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b22-1-8Payroll Forms
… See below for instructions for completing fillable and Excel version forms. AC 873 – Extra Service Payroll Voucher ( Fillable PDF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/forms