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Opinion 94-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … rule, however, that unless authorized or required by State statute, all town functions are performed and financed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-10Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: New York City Department of … the risk that equipment may be misappropriated, or used for personal use. In a follow-up, auditors found the … Psychiatric Institute, established in 1895, is one of two clinical research facilities administered by the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… to our partnership with the New York State Police and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, these individuals will now … County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, 64, both of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyAbout the Academy
… Comptroller DiNapoli launched The Academy for New York State's Local Officials – an innovative and … Schwartz Ben Schwartz is the Chief of Policy and Research for the Division of Local Government and School … research and policy analysis efforts, as well as training for local government officials. Ben joined the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyAutomatic Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… as transferring assets, terminating insurance coverage, or incurring unreasonable debt. Automatic Orders place no restrictions or limitations on NYSLRS and cannot be used to restrain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/automatic-ordersCUNY Bulletin No. CU-276
… below who receive a paycheck or direct deposit advice statement dated November 22, 2006 and who did not have the … and the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice statement. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-276-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesChamplain Joint Youth Program – Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-21)
… 31, 2016. Background The Champlain Joint Youth Program is a joint activity established among the Villages of … operations and governance, and ensure that the Program is operated in accordance with the agreement. Establish and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/11/22/champlain-joint-youth-program-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-21Rockland Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Administrator Compensation, Financial Management and Purchasing (2017M-60)
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a public entity serving eight component school districts that educate approximately 41,000 students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2017/12/15/rockland-board-cooperative-educational-services-administrator-compensationRochester City School District – Payroll and Procurement (2016M-435)
… July 1, 2014 through October 25, 2016. Background The Rochester City School District is located in the City of Rochester, Monroe County. The District, which is governed by … Rochester City School District Payroll and Procurement 2016M435 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/10/rochester-city-school-district-payroll-and-procurement-2016m-435Pittsford Central School District – Security of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (PPSI) on Mobile Computing Devices and Extracurricular Cash Records and Collections (2016M-92)
… if District officials adequately safeguarded PPSI on mobile computing devices (MCDs) and cash collections for … of Personal Private and Sensitive Information PPSI on Mobile Computing Devices and Extracurricular Cash Records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/pittsford-central-school-district-security-personal-private-and-sensitiveSchool Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2015-MR-1)
… [pdf] , Middle Country Central School District [pdf] , and Sachem Central School District [pdf] . Purpose of Audit … The purpose of our audit was to review the projected cost and/or energy savings achieved by the energy performance … revenues. The ESCO guarantees energy consumption savings and/or cost savings over the life of the EPC. The five school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/06/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2015-mr-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2023 State of the City Address
… opportunity and a lack of affordable housing. Wall Street provided a boost in tax revenue in the first two years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2023-state-city-addressCentral Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-380)
… The Central Islip Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of … underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures in the Board-adopted budgets for fiscal years 2008-09 through 2012-13, resulting in combined operating surpluses totaling more than $25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/central-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2013m-380Town of Shelby – Financial Management (2012M-206)
… of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s accounting records and review internal controls over the Court’s financial … Background The Town of Shelby is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately 5,300 residents. An … body responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and finances. It is responsible for the general management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-shelby-financial-management-2012m-206Clarence Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-46)
… As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District officials: Consistently overestimated general fund appropriations from 2018-19 through 2020-21 by a total … or more than 6 percentage points above the 4 percent legal limit. Key Recommendations Develop budgets that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/clarence-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022m-46Town of Delhi - Highway Department Leave Records (2020M-53)
… charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. The matter is pending in court. Key Recommendations Ensure someone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-delhi-highway-department-leave-records-2020m-53Rombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… a financial advisor to act as custodian of the District’s funds, instead of a bank or trust company as required by General Municipal Law. The Board … related documents. The Board also should adopt a plan and trust document, engage an actuary and enter into contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Village of Munnsville – Financial Operations (2012M-239)
… 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-239Village of Dannemora – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-7)
… to August 31, 2012. Background The Village of Dannemora is located within the Towns of Dannemora and Saranac in Clinton County. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises a Mayor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-dannemora-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-7Town of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)
… Town officials stated that items were purchased through State or County contract but they did not confirm that they … that effect. Our comparisons of items and prices against State and County contracts indicated that the purchases were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203