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Opinion 2000-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … volunteer to assist a fire district fire department within New York State on an on-going basis pursuant to General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15Opinion 96-22
… in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys to contingency and tax stabilization reserve fund); (use of moneys in fund following abandonment of purpose for which fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-22Opinion 88-34
… -- Towns (manner of adoption of regulations, orders and rules) -- Villages (manner of adoption of regulations, orders and rules) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1640, 1660, 1800; TOWN LAW, … subsequent publication are concerned " (emphasis supplied; NY Legis Ann. 1970, p 236). Although subsequent legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-34Opinion 88-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … bail fee) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-m: A county treasurer is not required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99-m of the General Municipal Law, where the defendant in a criminal action is convicted of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Town of Marion – Misappropriation of Justice Court Cash Collections (2023M-149)
… Court financial activities. As a result, the former court clerk was able to misappropriate more than $59,000, or 38 … did not: Perform a proper review of reports submitted to New York State agencies to ensure that all cases, including … Perform a thorough review of the reports submitted to New York State agencies. Perform monthly bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/01/26/town-marion-misappropriation-justice-court-cash-collections-2023m-149City of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended by Chapter 147 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… Tax Credit creates a non-refundable tax credit against NYC business income tax liability for businesses that provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysisTravel Advisory No. 2
… Official Station Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel Manual Guidance : In accordance with the OSC Travel Manual an employee’s official station (i.e., usual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelYates County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-1)
… officials established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. … pursuant to court orders commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/04/18/yates-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-1DiNapoli: North Shore Leads Staten Island's Growth
… this progress and address the challenges that remain for my constituents here on Staten Island,” said Senator Jessica …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-north-shore-leads-staten-islands-growthDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… with offering a false instrument for filing in the 1st degree, computer trespass and official misconduct, following … she was not entitled. "This town clerk marred a 25-year career as a public servant by allegedly trying to pad her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedOpinion 90-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (procedure in town) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Function (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of claims) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21New Yorkers in Need
The Office of the State Comptroller issued three major reports examining “New Yorkers in Need.” The first described poverty trends in New York State; the second examined food insecurity; and the last covered the crisis of housing insecurity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need.pdf2022 Munis in Stess
FSMS - 2022 Munis in Stess
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2022/pdf/2022-munis-stressed.pdf2022 Year in Review
The Office of the New York State Comptroller is proud of our 2022 achievements and continued dedication to serving New Yorkers statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2022-year-in-review.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfIDA Projects in 2008
IDA Projects in 2008
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/idaprojects2008.xls2021 Year in Review
A look back at some of the major accomplishments of 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2021-year-in-review.pdfInvesting in New York
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has a positive impact on the State’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/investing-in-new-york/pdf/investing-in-nys.pdf