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Town of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… Findings The Board routinely relied on unexpended surplus funds to finance town-wide general, and certain water and … to fund expenditures. As a result, unexpended surplus funds declined in the town-wide general fund, two water district funds and one sewer district fund. Town officials stated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239DiNapoli: June Tax Receipts Down 17.3% From Last Year
… State tax receipts in June were down $1.5 billion or 17.3 percent … “As steps toward an economic reopening continue, state tax revenues remain far short of pre-pandemic levels,” … COVID-19 crisis.” Other items of note in the report: June tax receipts were $475 million below DOB’s latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-june-tax-receipts-down-173-last-yearOversight of the STEM Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… issues that could affect many aspects of the Program. For example, HESC did not always ensure applicants met … We also determined that HESC’s policy to pro-rate loans for any recipients who did not fulfill work and residency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/11/oversight-stem-incentive-program-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Mount Morris Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to ensure that they were accurate, properly supported and for valid district purposes. Auditors discovered purchase … received and a lack of adequate supporting documentation for purchases. Mount Morris Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree after an audit and … on company activities and manipulating company records to conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… during the audit period. There were no recommendations in this audit. Town of Saranac – Town Clerk Operations … record, deposit, remit and report all collections received in a timely and accurate manner. The board did not annually … was arrested and charged with falsifying business records in the first degree, corrupting the government in the fourth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsFuel and Services
… and other risk factors to select and review $320,579 in fuel purchases from eight vendor. Key Findings We found … to support it followed, State procurement requirements. In particular, DMNA lacked documentation to support the … eight vendors up to $66,081 more than necessary for fuel. In addition, we found DMNA lacked documentation to support: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/30/fuel-and-servicesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA's July Financial Plan
… needs and timing of projects in that plan. “While funding for capital projects remains uncertain, the MTA made it clear … funding issue is dealt with. “There is a lot at stake for riders and toll payers. The MTA must be transparent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planDelaware Academy Central School District at Delhi – Financial Management (2024M-21)
Determine whether the Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi District Board of Education Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/delaware-academy-central-school-district-delhi-financial-management-2024mIX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants
… The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) was signed into law on … legislation required that federal contract, grant, loan, and other financial assistance awards of more than $25,000 be … report to the federal government information on sub-award and executive compensation. Effective with all grants with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffataVillage of Copenhagen – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-15)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, the CFO’s records were not properly maintained or recorded in a timely manner which created gaps or delays in preparing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-copenhagen-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-15Village of Great Neck – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-20)
… fiscal year financial records and reports, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 4-408. The … year AFRs were prepared and filed with OSC, as required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-great-neck-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-20Opinion 2003-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Joint District (authority to form in coterminous town/village) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Fire Protection (authority to form joint fire district in coterminous town village) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority – Billings and Collections (2017M-107)
… period ended over four years ago, we decided not to update and reissue the report. … Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority Billings and Collections 2017M107 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/10/20/cayuga-county-water-and-sewer-authority-billings-and-collections-2017mJustice Center Audits
… to officers and employees of the state comptroller for the purposes of a duly authorized performance audit. Memo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/justice-center-auditsOpinion 98-6
… that the board of supervisors would audit claims submitted for payment under the contracts. For purposes of this opinion, we assume the county manager is … or dependents (General Municipal Law, §800[3][a]). For this purpose, a contract of a company of which the spouse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Opinion 97-19
… of the insurance agency which was the successful bidder for the fire district's insurance business would have a … fire district business and that the firm was the agent for the fire district prior to the treasurer's election to office. For purposes of this opinion, we assume the treasurer owns 5% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19DiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… DiNapoli today released an economic profile of the Mid-Hudson region. The region’s proximity to New York City and … commute to New York City for work. Much of the Mid-Hudson Valley has higher-than-average incomes and property wealth, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… August 15, 2010 through June 25, 2015. Background In New York, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious crime that … the allowable level preset into the IID (.025 in New York State), the IID will send an alert to the device manufacturer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedOpinion 91-59
… since the special act incorporating the Association does not restrict use of foreign fire insurance tax moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59