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Opinion 89-50
… was intended to curb raids on the public purse for the benefit of favored individuals or enterprises ( Teacher's … prohibits the expenditure of municipal moneys for the benefit of private parties unless it is in furtherance of a … that inaction could lead to harm; (3) some form of direct contact between the municipality's agents and the injured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Opinion 88-64
Whether either General Municipal Law Article 5G 119m et seq or Public Housing Law 99 authorizes a municipal housing authority to provide health and dental benefits to its employees by participating in a selfinsured plan operated jointly by the city
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Opinion 92-20
… held on county fairgrounds during the running of the fair, even if the property upon which the fair is held is not owned by the agricultural corporation which runs the fair. You ask whether a town may impose a license fee on concerts … Law, §1409[e]). Among other things, these corporations are empowered to hold annual fairs and exhibitions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Terms of Service
… Individual User represents that he/she (i) is of legal age and capacity to form a binding contract and is not a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/terms-serviceNassau County – Contract Approval Process (2012M-192)
… Although we found that County contracts are authorized in accordance with the County Charter and the Nassau County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/14/nassau-county-contract-approval-process-2012m-192State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of North Warren Central School District , Plainedge Union Free School District and the Tapestry Charter School . In an era of limited resources and increased … his office completed audits of North Warren Central School District Plainedge Union Free School District and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Stanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… 20, 2013. Background The Stanley Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, … Board members did not complete their required training in legal, fiduciary, financial, procurement and ethical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, has had a … City of Poughkeepsie Budget Review B6171 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1Ramapo Central School District – Fund Balance and Employee Compensation (2013M-189)
… Background The Ramapo Central School District is located in the Town of Ramapo, in Rockland County. The District is governed by the Board of … The District has accumulated more than $16.3 million in excess funds that could be used to benefit taxpayers. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/27/ramapo-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-employee-compensationNewark Central School District – Financial Condition and Claims Processing (2016M-267)
… financial condition management and claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. Background … 2,000 students. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $47.6 … a reserve plan which details the District’s intentions for funding reserves, determines how much should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/newark-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-claims-processingGouverneur Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-351)
… through May 31, 2016. Background The Gouverneur Central School District is located in the Town of Antwerp in … Gouverneur Central School District Financial Management 2016M351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/gouverneur-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-351Lyndonville Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-143)
… operating surpluses to fund various reserves, which led to reserve balances increasing by more than $2.4 million (32 … of the capital reserves. There is no evidence that debt reserve has ever been used towards debt service payments … benefits District residents and complies with statutory requirements. Use debt reserve money to pay related debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lyndonville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-143Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-226)
… to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2014 through April 12, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $19.2 … statutory limit; use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-226Hyde Park Central School District – Financial Management Practices (2012M-172)
… to evaluate the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2010, through March 26, 2012. We … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $85 million. … tax certiorari fund was overfunded by $207,000 to $636,000 for the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2010. The former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hyde-park-central-school-district-financial-management-practices-2012mComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … office completed audits of the Claryville Fire District , Town of Niskayuna , Town of Theresa and the City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2VI.3.C Budget Transfers Between Business Units (Interunit Budget Transfers) – VI. Budgets
… Interunit Budget Transfer is the budget entry component that is used to move budget authority between two or more Business … visit the job aids published to SFS Coach. SFS Coach is accessible from the SFS home page after logging in with … Interunit Budget Transfer is the budget entry component that is used to move budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3c-budget-transfers-between-business-units-interunit-budget-transfersVillage of Dresden – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties and Multiyear Financial Planning (2013M-3)
… Board’s oversight of the Village’s financial activities for the period June 1, 2010, to November 15, 2012. Background … officer, and two Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $287,914 for the general fund and $140,900 for the water fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-dresden-clerk-treasurers-duties-and-multiyear-financial-planning-2013m-3Niagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Authority’s process for compensation-related payments to the Executive Director for the period January 1, 2010, to July 31, 2012. Background The Niagara Falls Housing … Falls Housing Authority CompensationRelated Payments to the Executive Director 2012M199 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorCity of Middletown – Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-56)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s purchasing practices, … January 1, 2011, to July 9, 2012. Background The City of Middletown City is located in Orange County and has a … City of Middletown Selected Financial Operations and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/31/city-middletown-selected-financial-operations-and-information-technology-2013m-56College at Purchase – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These employees incurred over $100,000 in travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-purchase-selected-employee-travel-expenses