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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town of Ancram – Financial and Capital … – Sewer District Charges (Ulster County) The town did not have a written agreement or basis for rates charged to the … today announced the following local government audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose allegedly exploited his position of trust to divert … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… over $92,000 from the Department over a seven-year period, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000IX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants
… relating to special accounting and reporting procedures for federally-financed domestic assistance programs; Apply to … and/or by the Division of the Budget. Accounting for Federal Grants The recordkeeping for individual grants is designed to conform to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix1-accounting-federal-grants-overviewComptroller's NYS Common Retirement Fund Responsibilities
… on investment decisions. Increased opportunities for women and minority firms throughout its portfolio of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/responsibilitiesCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B25-5-5)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025-26. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 authorizes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/15/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b25-5-5XII.6.B Land Acquisition Payments – XII. Expenditures
… approved by the OAG, the agency must obtain a Special Use Vendor ID to add the landowner to the Statewide Vendor File prior to processing the payment voucher. For … section informs agencies how to: (i) obtain a Special Use Vendor ID and a ChartField 3 value to assist with voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6b-land-acquisition-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Superstorm Sandy Anniversary
… “Two years after Superstorm Sandy, many residents still face serious economic challenges. Even now, New Yorkers are … resources. I hope that the new laws recommended by my office are helping communities pay storm expenses. Whether to … or report on recovery funds spent by the state, my office will continue to assist so that we can rebuild our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-superstorm-sandy-anniversarySidney Memorial Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2014M-252)
… to one of the Library’s bank accounts. Key Recommendation Do not allow the privately contracted payroll vendor to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/28/sidney-memorial-public-library-cash-disbursements-2014m-252Town of Smithville - Annual and Claims Auditing (2020M-41)
… and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/29/town-smithville-annual-and-claims-auditing-2020m-41IX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… disbursements eligible to be financed with federal grant funds. Most federal grants drawn by OSC are drawn on a daily … disbursements eligible to be financed with federal grant funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewOpinion 2005-7
… -- Water Supply (service to users located outside a water district) WATER RENTS -- Collection (by bank or trust … provisions of section 99-t of the General Municipal Law, for the collection, either by payment in person or payment by … or special assessments not collected together with real property taxes (see also Real Property Tax Law §996, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-7Opinion 88-33
… the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Construction (of laterals to serve previously unserved properties within the district) … BOARD -- Powers and Duties (use of general fund moneys to pay cost of district improvements); (authority to compromise claim) TOWN LAW, §§199, 202-d, 209-h; LOCAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-33Opinion 90-50
… generally requires either a deposit of the requisite funds by the municipality or proof that the municipal … has approved the project and appropriated the necessary funds. This is in reply to your inquiry regarding the legal … either the municipality must deposit sufficient funds with the State Comptroller for DOT to perform the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50DiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… provides an overview of these revenue sources and how they have affected local budgets in recent years. “With pandemic … up their fiscal foundations,” DiNapoli said. “By focusing on ensuring structural budget balance, using realistic … Taxpayers in the Dark The number of local governments that have failed to file timely annual financial reports [AFRs] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
… deficit in the City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… deficit in the City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9DiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia … for his own use. I thank Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane, Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, and Erie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedVII.9.A Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs Automation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the General Ledger in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on a more real-time basis that is better aligned with the … queries. Using this functionality eliminates the need to do journal entries after the FBIC process is complete, which … to easily link back to the prior year. Where two redirects have matching Source definitions for a set of chartfields …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9a-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costs-automationComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… complete. However, the condition of all court and trust funds were not reported to the Office of State Comptroller as required. Reports on the condition of court and trust funds was correct, however they did not include detailed … and complete. However, auditors identified $66,637 in funds that have not been turned over to the Office of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1