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Opinion 2002-6
… adjacent property owners based solely on highway failing to meet qualifications for designation as seasonal limited … be designated as a seasonal limited use highway pursuant to Highway Law §205-a if residences on that highway are … highway for access. The fact that a town highway fails to meet the qualifications for designation as a seasonal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6Opinion 95-28
… RULE LAW, §10(1): A local government may not, pursuant to General Municipal Law, §11, invest a portion of its funds … is relevant here, section 11 authorizes local governments to invest moneys held in the custody of the chief fiscal … 12 USC §1422a), provide loans, in the form of advances, to member institutions, and other services, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 2 – Financial Condition and Procurement (2016M-388)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and controls … provides refuse collection and recycling pickup services to more than 55,000 households and commercial businesses, is … $12 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a policy to address the level of unrestricted fund balance to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/03/17/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-2-financial-condition-and-procurement-2016mLocust Valley Water District – Budgeting (2013M-179)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the internal controls over the District’s financial … and a Treasurer. The District supplies drinking water to 7,500 customers in the Hamlet of Locust Valley, the … in fund balance each year which was not fully needed to finance District operations. As a result, only a fraction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/09/06/locust-valley-water-district-budgeting-2013m-179Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement of professional … that provides refuse and recycling pickup services to 32,000 homes in Elmont, Franklin Square, North Valley … or detailed Board resolutions for these professionals to establish the services to be provided or the basis for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246Hampton Bays Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-333)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, … supported. Even though the claims auditor appeared to be properly auditing claims, the purchasing agent did not always formally approve all purchases prior to ordering goods and services. We selected and reviewed 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/27/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-333State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… actually did. Auditors also found improvements are needed to the Department of Health’s automated claims processing and payment system to prevent incorrect payments. Homes and Community Renewal: … (HUD) through the Housing Trust Fund Corporation to administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDelevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … adequately reviewed or approved all bills/claims prior to payment. The Treasurer did not provide the Board with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1597
… Purpose To request verification of the agency return address that … will be displayed on employee Form W-2 for 2017. Effective Date(s) Immediately Agency Actions Agencies must verify the … agency address is not correct, agencies must send an email to the Tax and Compliance mailbox providing the correct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1597-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-15-2)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/03/13/city-olean-budget-review-b1-15-2City of Fulton – Fiscal Stress (2013M-310)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. Background The City of Fulton is located in … $15.5 million. Key Findings We reviewed budget-to-actual results for the fiscal years 2010 through 2012 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/22/city-fulton-fiscal-stress-2013m-310Friendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations, appropriated fund balance and reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/friendship-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-55Town of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over information … technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located … Board has not established policies and procedures related to personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256XVI.1 Financial Reporting Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… accounting and financial reporting principles. From time to time, the GASB will issue statements prescribing new or … requirements. This chapter will be updated as needed to reflect such additions or revisions in GAAP, as well as to reflect changes in State law, administrative or judicial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi1-financial-reporting-overviewDiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… contract review is an essential and important deterrent to waste, fraud and abuse. I applaud the Legislature for taking this important step to increase oversight, accountability and transparency in … billions of dollars of taxpayer money is also a deterrent to those who might try to game the system. “I want to thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityVillage of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to February 1, 2013. Background The Village of Nichols is … tax distributions. Key Findings We found that from 2007-08 to 2011-12 the Village had unforeseen expenditures of $89,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2Former Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… allegedly misstating his sick and leave accruals from 2015 to 2019 for 272 hours he did not accrue, which was revealed … investigation by the State Comptroller’s office. “Thanks to our staff, Mr. Rosenthal will be brought to justice,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeTown of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… did not budget accurately nor raise sufficient revenues to fund water and sewer operations, which resulted in five … districts had deficit fund balances ranging from $13,620 to $113,900 as of December 31, 2018. These deficit fund balances ranged from 14 to 217 percent of 2019 budget appropriations. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … The former Executive Director of Hornell Partners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growth