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City of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… and wage costs. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $28,015,018. Key Recommendations Closely monitor … 2023. Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless it properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7Opinion 93-30
… Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) COUNTY SHERIFF -- Powers and Duties (transportation of … Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) CORRECTION LAW, §500-c; COUNTY LAW, §657-a: If, after … sheriff, a village transports the individual to the county jail because the sheriff is unable to do so, the cost of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30New Customer-Focused Subway Metrics
… Program The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State Legislature in 1965. Transit is an agency of the MTA that operates New York City’s subways … its bus service. Under the Public Authorities Law, the MTA is required to issue an annual report on its mission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/new-customer-focused-subway-metricsRFQual0002 – Independent Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… by the Retirement and Social Security Law, is seeking to contract with physicians having general and specialized … disability hearings on an as-needed basis (“Services”). To view the advertisement, visit the New York State Contract … 3 (OSC Procurement Forms) Draft Contract Responses to Questions Entities interested in this opportunity must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual0002Opinion 97-4
… For purposes of this opinion, we assume that the spouse is not a volunteer or exempt volunteer firefighter. Insurance … Therefore, when an exempt firemen's benevolent association is governed by a special act of the State Legislature and is … by the special act (see, e.g., 1995 Opns St Comp No. 95-26, p 53). The Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4DiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… Letitia James and the New York State Police announced. William Tarby pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth … pay full restitution and cannot seek public office again. “William Tarby exploited his position with the town to pay off … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… the New York State Police today announced the guilty plea of former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann following a joint investigation. As … the New York State Police today announced the guilty plea of former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageEastport Fire District – Procurement (2025M-50)
… goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using … and verbal quotes, a well-planned solicitation effort is important to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. … required by law to be competitively bid. A Board member is responsible for the District’s procurement process. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/05/eastport-fire-district-procurement-2025m-50State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … arraigned on charges of grand larceny, falsifying business records, forgery and corrupting the government. In January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Education Department agrees with our recommendations and is taking steps to help school officials improve their … to safeguard students.” "The Dignity for All Students Act is an effective vehicle in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well implemented and when schools are in compliance,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… the Henry Hudson Bridge used electronic tolling as the "Open Road Tolling" system was tested. During 2017, as "Open Road Tolling," also known as cashless tolling, expanded … the number of unbilled tolls after the implementation of Open Road Tolling at all of TBTA's nine facilities. To read …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Union Free School District (“HUFSD”), pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with her … parents and taxpayers of the Hempstead School District to enrich herself,” said Comptroller DiNapoli. “I thank … Hempstead Union Free School District HUFSD pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… organization. “Chad Daley allegedly violated the trust of club members and his community to serve his own ends,” said … stole $4,155 in checks made payable to the “Snowdrifters Club” by depositing them into his own personal bank account. … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitDiNapoli: Former Director of Central New York Nonprofit Arrested for Alleged Theft of $79,000
… including lodging and car rentals, hotels, restaurants, Broadway shows, a mountain bike and kayaks. While on an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-former-director-central-new-york-nonprofit-arrested-alleged-theft-79000June 2002: GASB Statement 34
… by OSC. The AUD and ST3 report information at the fund level and have not required all of the financial statements … Principles (GAAP). We will continue the policy of fund level reporting, and will make the necessary adjustments to … issues. In addition we will continue to participate in training sessions sponsored by local government associations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-gasb-statement-34Village of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
… and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged the services of … accounts as required. Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to … and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202Data Breach
… - Requires the Office of Information Technology Services to notify, within 24 hours following the discovery of a data … Requires the Office of Information Technology Services to notify within 24 hours following the discovery of a data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/data-breachVillage of North Syracuse – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-11)
… Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and … or l Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/12/20/village-north-syracuse-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-11Midway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five … members, with one member being appointed as Chairman, and is responsible for the District’s overall financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Town of Sardinia – Tax Relief Rebate Program (2014M-189)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s tax relief rebate program for the period … The Town receives landfill revenues that contributed to the accumulation of a significant amount of fund balance … by local law a tax relief rebate program in 2013 to provide property owners with a one-time property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/14/town-sardinia-tax-relief-rebate-program-2014m-189