Search
Opinion 89-5
… the judgment demanded in the action would affect the title to, or the possession, use or enjoyment of, real property … law rule under which a grantee of real property was deemed to be in privity with the grantor and was thus subject to the judgment of an action pending at the time title was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-5DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… Just a year after the Division of the Budget forecast fiscal … stability and no projected budget gaps in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan, the SFY … health disbursements are projected to grow by almost $16 billion between SFY 2022-23 and SFY 2026-27, comprising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesOpinion 92-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Engineering Services … chairman) -- Interest in Contract (contracts of creditors) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Ethics (consulting engineer … town planning board has a conflict of interest prohibited by General Municipal Law, article 18 under the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Department of Civil Service $71.3 million with Davis Vision Inc. for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… Enacted Budget for SFY 2022-23 established a $250 million fund to address low-income residential customer arrears that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateTown of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… totaled $126,100. Key Findings District officials could bill users more equitably if they serviced the water meters. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250Bedford Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-164)
… technology (IT) were properly designed and operating effectively. Key Findings Access to the District’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/bedford-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-164Central Valley School District – Claims Audit (2015M-129)
… Background The Central Valley School District is located in the Towns of Columbia, Frankfort, German Flatts, Herkimer, Litchfield, Little Falls and Schuyler in Herkimer County. The District operates four schools and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/central-valley-school-district-claims-audit-2015m-129Accounts Payable Advisory No. 8
… Subject: Paying for One Invoice on a Voucher Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind Business Units to pay for one invoice for each … Vendors may not see an accurate accounting of invoices and payments on e-Supplier. Vendors are not able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/8-one-invoice-voucherUrban Choice Charter School – Information Technology (2013M-53)
… Background The Urban Choice Charter School is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by the Board of … security, and data breach. The Board has not adopted a disaster recovery plan to address potential disasters. Key … data backup, computer security, and data breach. Adopt a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. … Urban Choice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/05/17/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2013m-53Vendor File Advisory No. 2
… vendor information. Improper Format Proper Format P.O. BOX PO BOX 12 MAIN St., 2ND FLOOR 12 MAIN ST 2ND FL W. OAK AVENUE W …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/2-regarding-consistency-adding-vendor-informationReal Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… town assessors were properly administering select real property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Background All real property in New York is subject to taxation unless specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are … totaling $45 million to liquidate the current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, … deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings There is a budget gap of $25.8 million between the District’s budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15Discovery Charter School – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-156)
… at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. In addition to finding sensitive information technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/17/discovery-charter-school-network-and-financial-software-access-controlsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of selected financial … provides garbage collection and recycling pickup services to households and businesses in parts of the Town of … sanitation supervisors for which it had no legal authority to do so, and the District, as a result, made more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… for payment. This facilitates a cost effective method of procurement and a direct way to obtain rebates. However, agencies may not use the … on the contract. In addition, for all single purchases of $10,000 or more, agencies must use a PO in conjunction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useTown of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period … for the highway fund. Key Finding The Board is not able to routinely monitor actual revenues and expenditures against … As of December 2012, the Supervisor had not made postings to the accounting records since March 2012. Because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… Another 152,000 refunds totaling $134 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. The average state tax refund … refund fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli said. “While most taxpayers … are honest, there are some filers and preparers looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by filing for refunds they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsOswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition and nonresident … plan. The District does not have an effective process to identify all nonresident foster students receiving … Develop and adopt a multiyear financial operating plan to provide a framework for future budgets and to facilitate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-fosterBeacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims audit function for the period July 1, … did not provide purchasing policies for the claims auditor to use as guidance when auditing the claims related to purchases that do not require competitive bidding. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20