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Opinion 89-39
… into prior to election to office) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800[3], 801, 802[1][b], [1][h]: A newly-elected town … unless the exception contained in either General Municipal Law, §802[1][b] or [1][h] is applicable. You ask whether a … is deemed to have an interest in any contract of a firm, partnership or association of which the officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39DiNapoli: January Tax Collections Fall Short
… “With two months left in the state’s fiscal year, this is a trend to watch closely.” State tax receipts in January of … April. The Division of the Budget is expected to issue a revised Financial Plan with updated revenue projections … and less than $1 million below projections. The General Fund ended January with a balance of $10.4 billion, which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-january-tax-collections-fall-shortComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 97-23
… There is no statutory prohibition on an individual becoming a member of a fire company and a member of a … that there is no statutory prohibition on an individual becoming a member of a fire company and a volunteer ambulance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23Opinion 92-53
Whether the State Comptrollers approval is required of the countys new sales tax distribution formula
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … “Today’s guilty plea represents another successful outcome by my office in our ongoing partnership with Comptroller … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftDiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… The overall number of repairs needed in New York City’s subway stations has increased, leaving fewer stations in good condition as the system has deteriorated faster than … for the MTA capital program has translated into a longer list of needed repairs in New York City’s subway stations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingAkron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… maintained the same 2013-14 tax levy and used reserves to pay for related expenditures. Key Recommendations The … based on historical or other known trends. Review reserves to determine whether they are necessary and reasonably funded and use the debt reserve funds to pay related debt. District officials disagreed with us in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Electronic Benefit Cards … the Office was not including out-of-state transactions in its monthly reviews nor notifying other states where … has made progress with addressing the issues identified in our original audit. Of the three recommendations contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locations-followPortville Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-245)
… appropriations by $3.3 million (6 percent annual average) from 2015-16 through 2017-18. As of June 30, 2018, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-245Accounts Payable Advisory No. 64
… was stolen and cashed by a party other than the payee. In such instances, the vendor must complete an affidavit. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/64-forgery-checksAccounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… ordering document authorizing a vendor to provide goods or services at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as … vendor including the contract number, specific goods or services ordered, price and delivery date, thereby supporting … plans to receive the goods or services being ordered. Online agencies should evaluate the appropriateness of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersExamination of Island Peer Review Organization
… $112,000 in administrative charges and nearly $180,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Our objective was to determine … IPRO to provide services related to Medicaid activities. This contract and its amendments were not subject to approval … Findings We found the Department approved payments to IPRO for subcontractor expenses that were not allowable under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationMaximus, Inc.
… Background DOH added $435 million in contract amendments for services outside the scope of the original contract. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/21/maximus-incMeridale Rural Fire District - Management of Fund Balance (2018M-178)
… Determine whether the Board properly managed fund balance. Key Findings Unassigned fund balance increased from … 2014 to 2017, which could fund over three years’ worth of expenditures. On average, actual expenditures were 39 … budgeted appropriations that reflect the District’s operating needs based on historic trends, contracts or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/11/30/meridale-rural-fire-district-management-fund-balance-2018m-178Fredonia Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-33)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance. Key … in annual operating surpluses and a fund balance increase of more than $2 million (52 percent). As of June 30, 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/fredonia-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-33Town of Athens - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-41)
… adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real property taxes totaling … in a timely manner. For example, the Clerk collected tax payments totaling $774,127 during the first three weeks of January 2016 but remitted these collections to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-athens-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-41CUNY Bulletin No. CU-395
… Amount Assistant Chief Architect $34.30 Assistant Chief Engineer $34.30 College Graphics Designer $32.30 College … University Assistant Architect $34.30 University Assistant Engineer $34.30 University Engineer $34.30 University Engineering Intern $30.30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-395-district-council-37-local-375-dues-and-agency-shop-feeCUNY Bulletin No. CU-470
… Amount Assistant Chief Architect $34.45 Assistant Chief Engineer $34.45 College Graphics Designer $32.45 College … University Assistant Architect $34.45 University Assistant Engineer $34.45 University Engineer $34.45 University Engineering Intern $30.45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/cu-470-district-council-37-local-375-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increase