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Opinion 2005-8
… to delete the reference to volunteer fire companies. This change, however, was made because of concern with respect to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… reduced surplus fund balance from 19% as of June 30, 2015 to 8% as of June 30, 2023, they consistently appropriated … requires purchase contracts that exceed certain thresholds to be competitively bid. In addition, the claims auditor did … auditor did not help ensure that district funds were used to procure goods and services in a prudent and economical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsWho Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed directly by the governing board. Having the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleTown of Volney – Financial Operations Oversight (2024M-93)
… as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law), Section 123. As a result, the Board was unable to monitor the Town’s … Section 30. Recommendations The audit report includes 10 recommendations to help the Supervisor perform his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-volney-financial-operations-oversight-2024m-93Village of Atlantic Beach - Cash Disbursement (2018M-253)
… 5-524 (Village Law) authorizes certain claims to be paid in advance of audit, 14 claims totaling $380,938 were paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-cash-disbursement-2018m-253Business Owners in New York State
While New York exceeds the nation in the share of business owners that are female and minority-owned, they are underrepresented relative to their share of the population.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/business-owners-in-new-york-state.pdfBusiness Owners in New York State
While New York exceeds the nation in the share of business owners that are female and minority-owned, they are underrepresented relative to their share of the population.
Renewable Electricity in New York State
To carry out the goals and directives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York is pursuing an aggressive campaign to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to levels identified by climate scientists as necessary to limit the most dangerous impacts of climate change.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/renewable-electricity-in-nys.pdfHousehold Debt in New York State
At the end of 2021, national household debt totaled $15.6 trillion, with New York households comprising $869.4 billion or 5.6 percent of the national total, ranking New York fourth in the nation (consistent with the State population rank) after California, Texas and Florida.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/household-debt-in-new-york-state.pdfProperty Taxes in New York State
The Office of the State Comptroller collects property tax levy and assessed value data from local governments statewide and makes this information available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/property-taxes-in-nys-2019.pdfGateway to Success in Grant Procurements
Presentation from 2016 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2016-procurement-presentation-2.pdfReporting Actions in Pay Period 19C
Reporting Actions in Pay Period 19C
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-bulletin-ucs-93-atta.pdfReporting Actions in Pay Period 20C
Reporting Actions in Pay Period 20C
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-bulletin-ucs-81-atta.pdfShared Services in Local Government Presentation
This session will discuss the benefits and challenges of establishing cooperative ventures with local government partners, recommended practices and resources to assist you.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/shared-services-in-local-government-05-26-2021.pdfReporting Actions in Pay Period 19C
Reporting Actions in Pay Period 19C
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-bulletin-ucs-109-atta.pdfRevenue Sharing in New York State
Revenue Sharing in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/rev_sharing.pdfProperty Taxes in New York State
Property Taxes in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/property-taxes-in-nys-2006.pdfNew York’s Dairy Industry in Crisis
New York’s Dairy Industry in Crisis
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/0310snapshot.pdfSales Tax Collections Improve in 2010
Sales Tax Collections Improve in 2010
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/0111snapshot.pdfHousing Production in New York City
Over the last 14 years, housing supply growth in New York City outpaced that of the state, even as it lagged the nation. The growth was driven, in part, by more recent housing production.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-24-2025.pdf