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Vendor File Advisory No. 10
… (OSC) has updated the policy and procedures regarding vendor enrollment in electronic invoicing through the SFS Online Vendor Portal. As of February 8, 2018, all vendors on the New York State Vendor File that are “open for ordering” have the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/10-electronic-invoicingOpinion 93-32
Whether the State Comptroller may obtain copies of annual financial disclosure statements filed with a local board of ethics by municipal officers and employees in accordance with the requirements of General Municipal Law article 18 800 et seq
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 97-11
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … (see Public Housing Law, §3[2]; see also 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-64, p 126). Therefore, it has been our opinion that … 18 of the General Municipal Law (see 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-13, p 14; 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-166, p 213; 1981 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 2000-8
… prepare, authorize or approve the contract or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the … Board of the Town of Tuxedo , 69 AD2d 320, 418 NYS2d 638; Conrad v Hinman , 122 Misc 2d 531, 471 NYS2d 521). Thus, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… contracts with the Town of Kiantone to provide fire protection services and also receives moneys from fundraising and other … The Treasurer does not provide adequate monthly reports. Key Recommendations Review and approve all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsTown of St. Armand – Selected Financial Operations (2017M-142)
… 31, 2016. Background The Town of St. Armand is located in Essex County and includes a portion of the Village of … and expenditures were not properly accounted for resulting in taxpayer inequities. The Town lacked effective procedures … Ensure revenues and expenditures are allocated in the proper fund in accordance with statutory requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-st-armand-selected-financial-operations-2017m-142Town of Oswego – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2017M-290)
… The Town of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a population of approximately 7,900. The Town is governed by an … and policies and procedures for breach notification and data back-up. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-oswego-financial-condition-and-information-technology-2017m-290More About This Retirement Plan – State Police Plan
… special 20-year State Police retirement plan. (There is no Tier 4 in PFRS.) These benefits are provided by Section … by Article 14 benefits. View your Article 14 plan book for more information. This publication has made reference to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/more-about-retirement-planCity of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
City of Yonkers Information Technology 2017M86
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86Montauk Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-168)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $19 … Create and adopt a formal plan that defines objectives for each reserve. Develop and adopt comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/montauk-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-168Marion Central School District – Tuition Reimbursements (2016M-11)
… tuition reimbursements and supporting documentation for the period July 1, 2012 through January 6, 2016. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year are approximately $17.9 million. … meet the credit hour or grade level requirements necessary for reimbursement. Key Recommendations Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/marion-central-school-district-tuition-reimbursements-2016m-11Schroon Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-145)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 through July 31, 2013. Background … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $7.4 million. … expenditures were well below the budgeted appropriations for each year we reviewed. The Board did not establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/20/schroon-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-145North Merrick Union Free School District – Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-366)
… period July 1, 2011 through May 31, 2013. Background The North Merrick Union Free School District is located in the … North Merrick Union Free School District Treasurers Duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-treasurers-duties-2013m-366Beacon City School District -- Budget Review (B6-15-4)
… evaluation of the District’s preliminary budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background Chapter 308 of the … local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit … obligations are outstanding, their preliminary budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/beacon-city-school-district-budget-review-b6-15-4New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… playing field for vendors. By signing this legislation Gov. Hochul has taken a tremendous step to bring more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewDiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… by switching carriers and offering employees a buyout incentive, according to an audit released today by New York … by offering 25 employees an annual health insurance buyout incentive. The buyout only cost the district $38,000. Had it not offered such an incentive, the district would have paid a total of $321,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsSchoharie Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-263)
… The Schoharie Central School District is located in portions of Schoharie, Albany, Montgomery and Schenectady … $8 million less than budgeted over a five-year period. In addition, although the Board appropriated on average … not be used. Develop a plan to use surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/schoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-263Copenhagen Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-142)
… one school with approximately 460 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. The District’s … Board overestimated appropriations in the adopted budgets by an average of about $947,000 or 9 percent over the past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/copenhagen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-142Farmingdale Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-235)
… is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and Babylon in Suffolk County. The District, which operates … they underestimated revenues by a total of $9.8 million and overestimated appropriations by a total of $26.6 million … unrestricted fund balance averaged almost 8 percent (two times the statutory limit) of the ensuing year’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/farmingdale-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-235State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… as recent years have shown, the financial picture can change rapidly. As the state faces outyear budget gaps … that actions are taken to improve the long-term stability of the state’s finances, while ensuring adequate funding for … before it hinders the state’s ability to adequately address future infrastructure needs. “My office will release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget