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Opinion 2004-2
… gravel vendor) -- Purchase and Sales (purchase of gravel from vendor leasing real property from spouse of board member) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §800(3): … spouse is leased to a vendor which supplies gravel from the property to the town, and (1) the lease was entered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFRs were properly ca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualKids Quality Care, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Kids Quality Care, Inc. (KQC) on the Consolidated Fiscal … with another privately-owned special education company, Kids & the Training Institute (KTI). The New York City … Determine whether costs reported by Kids Quality Care Inc on the CFR were properly calculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/07/kids-quality-care-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualKids & the Training Institute, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Kids & the Training Institute, Inc. (KTI) on the Consolidated … with another privately-owned special education company, Kids Quality Care, Inc. (KQC). The New York City Department … Determine whether costs reported by Kids the Training Institute Inc on CFR were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/07/kids-training-institute-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… officials on a wide range of issues, including the sale of lots, service fees, and acquisition of lands, to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenance-followCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … the 61 permits we identified that could have been referred to the Office of the Attorney General, the Department had … only referred two. We found that the Department needed to improve communications between and guidance given to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/collection-lease-and-permit-revenues-followWeedsport Central School District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2021M-199)
… were paid. District officials did not seek competition for purchases totaling $736,858 made from two vendors and … into a written contract and did not seek competition for the District’s external audit services, as required. 23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/weedsport-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2021m-199Onondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials: Effectively managed the District’s … Ensured that the District’s fuel records were accurate and all fuel was accounted for. Key Findings The Board has … Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelVillage of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… of our audit was to determine if the Village’s joint youth activity’s financial activities were properly recorded … June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background The joint youth activity program (Program) has been established by the Village of Northville to operate youth development activities for children residing in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Town of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town … 31, 2017. Background The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County. The Town is governed by an elected … were overcharged by $724. A former employee who retired in 2017 received, used and was paid for leave time to which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-shandaken-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2017m-289What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most school … tax levy limit; and whether they plan to stay within the Tax Cap. Local government boards must pass a local law or … resolution by at least a 60 percent vote to override the Tax Cap. Voters in school districts can override the cap with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/distribution-of-utility-arrears-in-nys.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… faith has been shattered once again. Every time my office arrests a corrupt public official, it sends the message that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… than $10 billion higher than initially expected, New York is on solid fiscal footing,” DiNapoli said. “However, the … gaps into forecasted budget surpluses through SFY 2025-26. Risks The predominant risk for the financial plan forecast is the uncertainty of the pandemic. The duration of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… Angelillo, 41, of Eastport, for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false … corrupt vendor thought he could double or triple his bills to the state, and he got caught red-handed,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “I will continue to work with Attorney General Schneiderman to root out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… tremendous uncertainty, the state’s fiscal position is currently stable, providing an opportunity to build … spreading out the use of these funds over several years is prudent, DOB indicates that the majority of the SFY … went to “government services.” Without greater detail, it is difficult to assess to what extent the temporary funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planOpinion 2000-16
… 9105: When an exempt firefighters' benevolent association is required to use foreign fire insurance tax monies for the … when an exempt firefighters' benevolent association is established pursuant to a special act of the State … 1997 Opns St Comp No. 97-4, p 8; 1995 Opns St Comp No. 95-26, p 53). The exempt firefighters' benevolent association at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-16Opinion 91-1
… 328 NYS2d 857; cf . Suffolk Roadways v Minuse , 19 AD2d 888, 244 NYS2d 651). By requesting bids in this manner, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is providing effective oversight of Family Support Service contracts with entities within the Young Adult Institute Network to ensure
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contractsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… controls or develop written policies and procedures for these duties. As a result, auditors determined that … potentially overpaid 11 employees by a total of $44,301 for leave accrual payments. Officials also paid five … do not have assurance that all collections are accounted for, and money could be lost or misappropriated. The clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits