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Opinion 88-38
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8022: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 92-37
… which requires the Comptroller's approval. The procedures for merging a fire protection district into an adjoining fire … in section one hundred seventy-three of this chapter for the extension of a fire district". Subdivision 2 of Town … the resolution must be submitted to the State Comptroller for approval. Subdivision 1 of section 173, on the other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37Opinion 89-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation of Employees (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased … Concerning the disposition of an unclaimed paycheck of a deceased county employee who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9DiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… during the financial plan period came from higher tax revenues ($482 million), lower pension contributions … a new record in 2013. Ridership on the Long Island Rail Road is not expected to return to pre-recession levels for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesWebsite Accessibility
… by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services: NYS Information Technology Policy NYS-P08-005 . If … by the New York State Office of Information Technlogy Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/website-accessibilityDiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… The Unadilla Valley Central School District saved more than $300,000 in … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Unadilla Valley school district officials developed a more … two special education service classes housed in Unadilla Valley schools, the district began operating these classes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationProperty Tax Credits
… of our examination was to determine whether Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits processed by the Department … 30, 2017 were appropriate and complied with New York State Tax Law. Background The Department’s administration of … of our examination was to determine whether Property Tax Freeze Property Tax Relief and STAR credits processed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … County) The board did not adopt policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements, processing of user … a breach notification policy or a disaster recovery plan. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Financial Operations (Saratoga County) The company’s audit committee did not audit the bills or review the treasurer’s … checks or bank reconciliations. Furthermore, the audit committee includes the treasurer which negates the internal controls intended by having an oversight committee monitor the treasurer’s work. Schenectady Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Baldwinsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-65)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … Central School District is located in the Towns of Clay, Lysander and Van Buren in Onondaga County. The … students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/baldwinsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-65Village of Hempstead -- Budget Review (B7-15-7)
… the reserve. Key Recommendations Amend the proposed budget or adopt a local law overriding the tax levy limit before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/10/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-15-7Town of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)
… of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013. … Board members. The Town’s general fund appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $1.2 million. Key Findings … Further, the Board has not developed a multiyear plan for the use of fund balance. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Transportation is collecting all lease and permit revenues … January 2008 through May 2012. Background The Department of Transportation (Department) has land that it does not use … billing permit holders and collecting the amount due. As of May 2012, the Department was owed a total of $6 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/collection-lease-and-permit-revenuesTown of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… controls over selected financial and operational areas for the period January 1, 2011, to June 22, 2012. Background … four Board members. Budgeted general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2011 and 2012 were approximately $1.6 … written back-up procedures and require the media used for backups to be encrypted and stored in a secure location. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyTown of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… October 22, 2012. Background The Town of Dover is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately … monthly to compare bank balances to balances in their respective ledger or general ledger cash accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 160,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… significant consequences on the city, such as reputation damage, lawsuits, a disruption in operations or a security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Westhill Central School District – Information … (IT) controls over the district office’s network to safeguard personal, private and sensitive information. … did not provide formalized IT security awareness training to staff. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… Objective To determine if CVS Health remitted commercial drug rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug … period, Civil Service received more than $1 billion in commercial drug rebates (rebates exclusive of Medicare Part D … To determine if CVS Health remitted commercial drug rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceAlfred State College of Technology – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These employees … payments. Key Findings We found that the travel expenses for the three College employees and the service provider selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/alfred-state-college-technology-selected-employee-travel-expenses