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Opinion 96-8
… regulations evidenced by photo-monitoring) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Toll Collection Provisions (violation … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-l(1)(a); VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§155, 1630; PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, §361: Towns … NYCRR Part 101; Public Authorities Law, §361; Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1630), if such violation is evidenced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8New York State Accounting System User Procedures Manual
… 01200 DIV OF PROBATION & CORRECT. ALT. 01300 ADIRONDACK PARK AGENCY 01310 OFFICE OF REAL PROPERTY SERVICES 01360 NYS … ACCOUNT 02560 OFFICE OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS 02570 JUSTICE COURT-9TH FLOOR 02580 REFUND AUDIT 02581 REFUND - ALCOHOL … DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION AUTH 55343 LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD COMPANY 55345 METRO-NORTH COMMUTER RAIL ROAD COMPANY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-york-state-accounting-system-user-procedures-manualProposed Regulations
… 2025-2026 Part 201.2 (a) and (b) are amended to read as follows: (a) the annual reports of the public authority , in accordance … with section 2800 of the Public Authorities Law; (b) a transmittal letter from the public authority's chairperson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/proposed-regulationsDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, … unclaimed funds held by the state. Thanks to the work of my investigations team, the United States Attorney’s Office … monies held in trust by the New York State Comptroller. Bank records show that, during the relevant period, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateOpinion 89-40
… defendant, unless the commissioner is a member of a fire company and, in that capacity, eligible for reimbursement … district commissioner may be a member of a volunteer fire company (see Town Law, §175[3]), a commissioner is not an … the fire district was the defendant. October 23, 1989 Louis L. Motyka, Secretary/Treasurer Gardenville Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40State Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… not verify that many of the companies participating in the Excelsior Jobs Program met their obligations or even justify … that are supposed to create jobs and expand under the Excelsior program, but ESD’s oversight leaves a lot to be … are not taking advantage of state taxpayers.” The Excelsior Jobs Program, established in 2010, provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… fire company’s financial records to conceal her alleged crime. She used the money to pay off her credit cards, make … Havens also served as the town clerk for the Town of Manchester during this time. An examination of her actions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000Monitoring Town Asphalt Road Projects (2012MS-7)
… audit was to determine whether towns adequately monitored road surfacing projects for the period January 1, 2011, to … requires vendors hired on a public work contract (such as road surfacing) to pay their employees on that contract the … Key Findings Towns can improve their monitoring of asphalt road surfacing projects to better ensure that asphalt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/04/05/monitoring-town-asphalt-road-projects-2012ms-7School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a … assessors accept and process residents’ applications for STAR exemptions. The STAR program lowers the school real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Town of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… 7, 2012. Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately 5,300 … the bookkeeper did not always enter all transactions in the computerized accounting system, adjusted bank balances … were approximately $997,800 less than cash balances in the Town’s computerized accounting records. The Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206Town of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… The Town’s accounting records are in poor condition and do not provide an accurate portrait of its financial … overstatement occurred because the Town did not properly account for property and sales tax revenue. The Supervisor … Town’s AUD with OSC and the Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, or 120 days after the close the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Forestville is located in the Town of Hanover in Chautauqua County and has a population of 697 residents. … Although the Board raised water rates five times starting in June 2007, it did not establish a reserve to set aside any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207City of Norwich – Information Technology (2012M-254)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if computerized data and assets were properly safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011, to September 5, 2012. Background The City of Norwich is … granted administrative privileges that they did not need to perform their job duties. The Council has not adopted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/22/city-norwich-information-technology-2012m-254Town of Lisbon – Financial Condition (2012M-202)
… 31, 2011. Background The Town of Lisbon is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … five-year period. Use the unexpended surplus fund balance in the general fund in a manner that benefits Town taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-lisbon-financial-condition-2012m-202Town of Lindley – Financial Management (2012M-226)
Town of Lindley Financial Management 2012M226
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-lindley-financial-management-2012m-226Village of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… audit was to examine the purchasing and safeguarding of vehicle fuel inventories for the period June 1, 2012 through … Village officials did not seek competition when purchasing vehicle fuel as required by GML and the Village’s procurement … Village of Allegany Vehicle Fuel 2012M308 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308Village of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Parish is located in Oswego County with a population of 450. The Village Board … Village’s 2010-11 expenditures were approximately $153,000 in the general fund and $183,000 in the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Village of Nelsonville – Financial Operations (2012M-242)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Nelsonville is located in Putnam County and has a population of 628 residents. The Village is … for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $531,000 funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-nelsonville-financial-operations-2012m-242Village of Munnsville – Financial Operations (2012M-239)
… properly monitored the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The … a Mayor and four Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012, were approximately … not filed the required annual financial report with OSC on a timely basis. The Board did not audit, or cause to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-munnsville-financial-operations-2012m-239Town of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… 2012. Background The Town is located in Cortland County and has a population of approximately 8,500. The Town’s Board … Town. The Town has more than 70 center-lane miles of Town road within the 49 square-mile Town boundaries. The Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171