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Humphrey Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-37)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over … an annual financial report with OSC since 2008. The Board does not audit the financial records annually. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/humphrey-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-37Forestburgh Fire District – Financial Activities (2015M-203)
… Audit all claims before payment, including preapproved utility payments. Deposit cash receipts in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/16/forestburgh-fire-district-financial-activities-2015m-203Bovina Fire District – Fund Balance (2015M-138)
… schedule and there is no consensus between Commissioners or Department officials regarding capital planning. Key … reserve funds using money designated for capital purposes or use the balance of funds on hand to reduce future tax … anticipated equipment replacement needs based on useful life. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/21/bovina-fire-district-fund-balance-2015m-138Opinion 89-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Approval of … may not literally constitute a power or duty enumerated in General Municipal Law, §801, a court might find that a county treasurer has a prohibited conflict of interest in a lease pursuant to which the county rents a gravel pit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32Opinion 90-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (exclusion from … 1, 1928 for such purpose, does not exceed $10,000,000 in the case of Buffalo and Rochester and $5,000,000 in the case of Syracuse. This is in reply to your request for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23Opinion 96-23
… in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (towns not exempt from) -- Exemption (of towns from court fees) TOWNS -- Liability (for court fees) CIVIL … municipalities (except in certain instances counties) from the statutory court fees which clerks are required to … Whether this provision would exempt a town from the payment of statutory court fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23Opinion 93-2
… Village Law, §9-912 authorizes a village board, on its own motion, to hold a referendum on a proposition to change … election for village officers. A village board, on its own motion, may not hold a referendum on such a proposition … is being submitted to the voters on the village board's own motion. Election Law, §15-104 provides, inter alia , that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Administration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… Department of Homeless Services shelter residents in securing permanent housing. The audit covered the period … shortage of affordable housing and a homelessness crisis. In October 2018, the New York City Department of Social … assistance program intended to help New Yorkers living in homeless shelters and those who are at risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… district accumulated excessive unrestricted fund balance in the general fund. The audit recommended that the board … reducing district property taxes or paying off debt. In a follow up audit, the board used excess fund balance to … revenue the school receives. The initial agreement began in 2003 and was subsequently updated by a revised agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… rates have increased since a taskforce was established in 2018 to address maternal health and racial disparities. … or ethnicity, have access to the highest level of care.” In 2010, New York launched the Maternal Mortality Review … Initiative to reduce maternal deaths and morbidities. In 2018, the state created the Taskforce on Maternal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… and thanks to their efforts, it will be even easier to connect New Yorkers with their lost money.” The average claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyLoan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… to the Loan/Service Credit Purchase (SCP) Deduction page in Retirement Online, which will list the amount to be … page and view loan deductions for your employees: Sign in to Retirement Online . From your Account Homepage, click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… former treasurer of the Morris Central School District in Otsego County, following a joint investigation by his … T. Bacon and the FBI for their continued partnership in rooting out public corruption.” Press Release from the … Office Northern District of New York Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialContract Advisory No. 22
… Lapsing Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XI, Section 2.C - Contract Funds Reservation Chapter XI, Section 12.D - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemOperational Advisory No. 28
… restored. The first priority for agencies once the system is available for use is to ensure that any receipts deposited, or payments made … and completely, agencies should verify that the following is in place: SFS funds should have sufficient cash balance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/28-guidance-processing-sfs-transactions-production-after-fiscal-year-end-fyeWestchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget … for fiscal year 2018. Key Findings Significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are … collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) have expired and the County faces potential significant increased salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2Town of Greenport – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Clerk’s financial operations for the period … a monthly report of all moneys received and disbursed to the Supervisor and did not make disbursements to the … activities and did not provide for an annual audit of her records. Key Recommendations Issue press-numbered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-greenport-town-clerk-operations-2017m-3Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… annual budgets. Town officials levied $37.6 million more in taxes than was necessary to fund budgeted expenditures, … failed to monitor the annual budget timely, resulting in the Board approving significant budget adjustments … the year end. Key Recommendations Present budget estimates in a realistic and transparent manner, and show fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Town of Owasco – Highway Department (2020M-128)
… and Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) did not agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and … parties clear and that employees’ time worked is recorded in the proper funds, districts and/or accounts. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/28/town-owasco-highway-department-2020m-128Binghamton Housing Authority – Oversight of Financial Operations (2022M-87)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Commissioners (Board) and Executive Director (Director) provided adequate oversight of Binghamton Housing Authority (Authority) financial … The Board and Director did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. The Board did not adopt written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2022/09/09/binghamton-housing-authority-oversight-financial-operations-2022m-87