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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… and revenue pressure highlight the missed opportunity to set aside additional monies in its Revenue Stabilization … significantly exceeded projections. A systematic approach to setting funds aside is critical. “The city has reflected … (FY) 2022, offset in part by savings though the Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG) initiative. PEG savings made use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-updateFormer West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… trust and now will be held accountable. My thanks to District Attorney Mills and the State Police for their … ensuring justice is served in this case.” “We are grateful to the Office of the New York State Comptroller, operating in … with the New York State Police, for their hard work to bring this fraud to light,” said District Attorney Mills . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Indian River Central School District – Financial Condition Management (Lewis County) While the board and district … $187,932. Had these services been claimed, the district would have realized revenues totaling $93,966 (50% of the … As a result, payroll staff were unable to interpret what benefits employees are entitled to receive and may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Statement on January State Cash Report
… budget. As one step, I urge the Governor and Legislature to make the prudent financial decision to substantially build up the state's reserves to help better prepare for an economic downturn." To read the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-january-state-cash-reportAccounts Payable Advisory No. 10
… “Separate Payment” Box Guidance: This advisory is intended to notify Business Units to check the “Separate Payment” box in the Payment Options … when using the “A” handling code, consistent with Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.M - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/10-handling-code-and-separate-payment-boxOpinion 91-30
… 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions of law relative to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees … (General Municipal Law, §800[3]) and is also deemed to have an interest in any contract of a corporation of which … or as a member of a board, has the power or duty to: (a) negotiate, prepare, authorize or approve the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … found that 19 claims totaling $32,320 were cashed prior to board approval. Auditors also found four claims totaling … weaknesses in the college’s use of a computerized program to maintain records of tuition and fee billings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… of moneys by more than one municipal corporation pursuant to a municipal cooperation agreement. Banking Law Section 107-a requires a bank or trust company to provide a pledge of assets or other security for public … under certain conditions. Additional statutes that relate to banking include: GML Section 5-a authorizes local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… through 2037. To keep the district’s financial condition from declining further, officials have closely monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan
… fortune and more proactive planning, but it can do more to prepare for ongoing uncertainty and boost its reserves. “A … tax appeals. Wall Street profits are also expected to exceed record 2020 levels and contribute to non-property tax upside in FY 2022. “At the same time, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-planAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… 2021, legalizing adult-use cannabis (AUC), also referred to as marijuana or recreational marijuana, in New York State. … sale of AUC. All counties and New York City are eligible to receive tax revenue from the sale of AUC products sold … (OSC) is responsible for making AUC tax revenue payments to counties and NYC. We anticipate that most of the revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucWest Ghent Volunteer Fire Company – Treasurer’s Activities (2016M-48)
… did not require multiple signatures when withdrawing funds from its bank accounts. The Board did not establish a credit … card usage, dollar limits for purchases or documentation required to be maintained to support credit card purchases. … that Company officials require multiple signatures for the withdrawal or disbursement of Company funds. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/03/west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company-treasurers-activities-2016mCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-16-19)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt totaling $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/14/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-16-19Plainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and … 2015-16. Appropriated fund balance was not always needed to finance operations because the District had a total of … deposit forms. The Board did not appoint a faculty auditor to reconcile the central treasurer’s records with the ECA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraWilliam Floyd Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s payroll procedures for the period … The District does not have adequate procedures in place to ensure overtime is preapproved, and District officials … with payroll source documents (i.e., time records) to ensure that payments were based on the actual hours or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-165DiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was arrested and pleaded guilty to scheming to defraud in the first degree, an E felony, and paid $18,229 in restitution, according to an agreement with Erie County District Attorney Frank A. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyOrleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the BOCES’ management of financial activities for … shared services in which component districts participate to enhance their individual educational programs, is governed … the resulting surpluses totaling approximately $3 million to fund unbudgeted capital projects. BOCES officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mKiryas Joel Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Selected Employee Reimbursements (2016M-331)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District's financial condition and selected … transportation, health and welfare services and textbooks to approximately 11,400 resident students attending nonpublic … in operating surpluses each year ranging from $216,000 to $2.6 million. The Board did not establish adequate reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/03/kiryas-joel-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-selectedCity of Lockport – Independent Audit Services (2014M-238)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine the adequacy of the procurement of audit … they did not use a request for proposal (RFP) process to solicit written proposals for audit services. The City does not have an audit committee to oversee and evaluate the CPA firm’s work. The City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/05/city-lockport-independent-audit-services-2014m-238Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for selecting and negotiating the related financial terms to obtain building space for school operations for the period July 1, 2006, to April 22, 2013. Background The Buffalo Academy of Science …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138