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Cuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… claims. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions. Complete, accurate and … reports. Ensure claims were properly audited prior to payment. Conduct required annual audits for 2020 through 2023.Although the Board paid a CPA $6,750 to conduct the 2019 and 2020 audits, the CPA did not complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94XI-A.1 Purchasing Process Overview – XI-A. Purchasing
… The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1-overviewOpinion 2002-15
… 626, mod 55 NY2d 915, 449 NYS2d 27; DuBois v Village of New Paltz , 35 NY2d 617, 364 NYS2d 506). Further, we have … purposes does not change the tax base on which the town's share of costs is charged (see, e.g., Opn No. 94-10, supra … determination of the location of the building inspector's office, however, in our opinion, rests with the town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15Opinion 2002-15
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … offices of town officials is raised on a townwide basis. You ask whether the cost of expenses for street lighting in a … Further, we have concluded that a local government may not, pursuant to its home rule powers, exempt properties in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions … the balance of the State, excluding New York City, dropped to 5.9 percent as of December, about a percentage point above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021Opinion 89-42
… States Treasury bills issued in book-entry form, which are registered in the name of the village, under the … from the above-quoted provision that obligations which are registered in the name of the municipal corporation need … bills purchased under the "Treasury Direct" program are registered in the name of the village, a village may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… DHS contracted with the Institute for Community Living to provide a range of services for the homeless. Auditors … that DHS did not effectively monitor its contract to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and … of Agriculture and Markets – Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-9) Under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Lysander - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-221)
… renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations The … before granting exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure … previously granted exemptions are supported and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-lysander-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-221Town of Augusta - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-230)
… renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations Ensure … before granting exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure … previously granted exemptions are supported and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/24/town-augusta-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-230Town of Lenox - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-242)
… exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure previously granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-lenox-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-242Fort Plain Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-50)
… were properly audited and approved prior to payment and in a timely manner. Noteworthy Achievements Due to the … were properly audited and approved prior to payment and in a timely manner. There were no recommendations as a result …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/fort-plain-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-50Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure previously granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173Rockland County Community College - Employee Benefits (2020M-5)
… The College overpaid $4.6 million to the County for health insurance in fiscal years 2018 and 2019. Of the 20 employees paid health insurance buyouts totaling $81,189, 16 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/03/20/rockland-county-community-college-employee-benefits-2020m-5XI.2.M Acknowledgment of Contractor’s Signature – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… or amendments thereto which do not contain the proper form of acknowledgment will be returned to the contracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2m-acknowledgment-contractors-signatureMount Pleasant Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-82)
… The Mount Pleasant Central School District is located in the Town of Mount Pleasant, in Westchester County. The District is governed by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/17/mount-pleasant-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-82State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … financial condition. The general fund’s unrestricted fund balance decreased from $213,327 as of fiscal year-end 2014 to … budgets, which resulted in excessive unrestricted fund balance that was not substantiated by planned uses in any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … School District – Tax Collection (Saratoga County) Due to inaccurate record keeping in the tax collection system and … appropriately enforced, collected, recorded and remitted to the business manager for deposit. Finn Academy: An Elmira …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Tops $316 Million Halfway Into 2014
… of 1 ½ times their regular pay. Overtime may also impact pension payout calculations. For overtime spending data, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-tops-316-million-halfway-2014State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Department of Social Services and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and related recording and reporting inaccuracies reflected in the accounting records and monthly reports to the board. … recorded capital reserves and operating fund expenditures. In addition, the board inappropriately authorized the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report today … can increase employees’ income levels and improve their retirement security. “Employee ownership can help improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assets