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Ticonderoga Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-154)
… Board of Education comprising nine elected Board members. Key Findings In recent years the District has struggled with … financial plan to improve the budget development process. Key Recommendations Continue to ensure that future budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/ticonderoga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-154Goshen Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-46)
… that addresses accumulating and using reserve funds. The tax certiorari reserve was overfunded by approximately $2.1 … balances will be used to finance related costs. Review the tax certiorari reserve to determine whether the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/goshen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-46Village of Airmont – Claims Auditing (2024M-1)
… reviewed 30 claims totaling $883,765 of the $3.3 million in claims paid during the audit period and determined that none of these claims were audited by the Board. In addition: One vendor was potentially overpaid $36,905 for … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/24/village-airmont-claims-auditing-2024m-1OnTECH Charter High School - Information Technology (2023M-71)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were … Monitor Internet usage for compliance with the School’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). As a result, there is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/03/15/ontech-charter-high-school-information-technology-2023m-71Copiague Union Free School District - Information Technology (2023M-150)
… at a greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/copiague-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-150Town of Glen - Water and Sewer Operations (2023M-167)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Glen (Town) officials properly managed water and sewer … water and sewer bills and account balances are accurate. Of the 306 bills we reviewed, 73 (24 percent) were inaccurate … records and sewer revenue was overstated by $152,023 as of December 31, 2022. Key Recommendations Ensure the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-glen-water-and-sewer-operations-2023m-167DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of growth, although most counties also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 300
… of a withholding allowance has been increased to $57.69 weekly, $115.38 biweekly, $250.00 monthly and $3000 annually. … tax will apply to all taxable wages, as there is no wage cap. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/300-changes-federal-income-tax-withholding-tables-earned-income-tax-creditsChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-10-F)
… November 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in April 2022. Background CCIDA is an … services on behalf of CCIDA. The President and Chief Executive Officer of Commerce is appointed by the Board as CCIDA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for the day-today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/12/13/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2022m-10-fSeneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … to show the results of the Director’s investigation. In addition, the Director did not seek reimbursement of … audit period. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Town of Rutland – Water and Sewer Charges (2025M-30)
… Determine whether the Town of Rutland (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly billed water and sewer charges. Key Findings … action. … Determine whether the Town of Rutland Town Town Clerk Clerk properly billed water and sewer charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-rutland-water-and-sewer-charges-2025m-30Village of Penn Yan – Water Treatment Plant Overtime (2025M-6)
… if implemented, would assist the Board of Trustees (Board) in containing excessive amounts of overtime being charged to … action. Appendix C includes our comment on an issue raised in the Village’s response. … Determine whether Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/25/village-penn-yan-water-treatment-plant-overtime-2025m-6DiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… young and family-oriented and supports an influx of tourism and shopping, according to an economic snapshot … P. DiNapoli. The neighborhood’s growth shows no sign of slowing as it continues to add new residential units, office space and more than 2 million square feet of new or redeveloped retail space that will be completed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotOpinion 2001-9
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … must disclose any interest in such a contract pursuant to General Municipal Law §803, and avoid contravening the … implied ..." (General Municipal Law §800[2]). "Interest" is defined in section 800(3) as a "direct or indirect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9Maintain My Payroll Contact Information
… modifying contacts on the Contact Update Online Help page. To get your user ID or password, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/maintain-my-payroll-contact-informationDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… New Yorkers, particularly those with mental health and substance abuse issues, according to an audit released … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit examined DHS’ assessment and placement of clients and found that far too often the … diagnosed with schizophrenia, was found dead from probable suicide months after being placed in a general shelter. Prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthOpinion 92-3
… the chairman approves vouchers submitted by the engineer for services rendered to the planning board. General … business entities (General Municipal law, §800[3][b]-[d]). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or … performance of official duties or was intended as a reward for official action. In addition to any other penalty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3Opinion 91-26
… engaged a firm in 1988 to prepare plans and designs for the construction of a new library building. You have … once voter approval of the project was obtained. Financing for the construction recently received voter approval and the … board is now negotiating with the previously selected firm for its services in connection with the construction phase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Opinion 90-8
… affairs and government ( Fire Department of the City of Rochester v City of Rochester , 23 AD2d 183, 259 NYS2d 517, … Grumet v Goodbody , 1 Misc 2d 222, 150 NYS2d 141, affd 309 NY 956). For similar reasons, the courts had also held that a … itself has failed to expressly so provide. March 30, 1990 Ralph W. Nash, Esq., City Attorney City of Ithaca … Whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8DiNapoli Statement on His Placement Agent Ban Becoming Law
… agents were corrosive and unnecessary," DiNapoli said. "In April 2009, I banned placement agents, paid intermediaries … investment decisions. New York was one of the first states in the nation to completely ban them. I want to thank … agent or intermediary to assist such investment manager in obtaining investments by the Fund; and prohibits the Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-statement-his-placement-agent-ban-becoming-law