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Opinion 88-36
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY SHERIFF -- Liability (loss of funds) INSURANCE -- Liability Insurance (authority of county to purchase on behalf of sheriff) COUNTY LAW, §650: A … liability for non-intentional acts or omissions of deputy sheriffs and other employees of sheriff's department. NEW …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36The Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… and mansion taxes. The MTA has also had chronic difficulty meeting its capital commitment goals. In 2016 through 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Rockland County - Sale of Estate Real Property (2019M-233)
Determine whether the Acting Public Administrator disposed of estate real property in accordance with Office of Public Administrator guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/rockland-2019-233.pdfReview of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (Follow-Up) (2015-F-2)
We have followed up on the actions taken by the officials of the Department of Transportation (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our aud
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15f2.pdfVII.1 State Revenues Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… New York State accounts for the receipt and disposition of all state resources in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). State laws generally require that all State revenues collected by any State officer, employee, … New York State accounts for the receipt and disposition of all state resources in the Statewide Financial System SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii1-state-revenues-overviewDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… the developments. Pursuant to New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (Regulations), when they do so, owners are required to enter … in accordance with local codes and State rules and regulations. Each development has an assigned DHCR Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellOpinion 95-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments … POWERS AND TRUSTS LAW, §§11-2.2 and 11-2.3: Moneys held in the custody of the chief fiscal officer or other officer … or private sources, may be invested only as prescribed in General Municipal Law, §11, except that investments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Schenectady County – Investment Program While the county’s investments were generally legal, safe and … to estimate funds available for investment. As a result, the county maintained most of its available-for-investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Annual Update: Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Debt Profile
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances brightened last year when the State provided a substantial, recurring funding solution to help it balance its operating budget as federal relief funds are exhausted.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2025.pdfAs Personal Income Tax Checkoffs Increase in Number, Disbursements Lag for Most Funds
Of the 42 states that impose a personal income tax, nearly all allow taxpayers to make charitable contributions through checkoffs on their personal income tax (PIT) returns.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/tax-checkoffs-2024.pdfOpinion 89-34
… 15 NYS2d 415, revd on other grnds 283 NY 272; 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-141, unreported). Further, while Town Law, §64(3) … pursuant to Highway Law, §142(3), the superintendent is required annually to submit to the board a written inventory … represents a lawful town charge. We believe it is clear from the statutory scheme discussed above that the town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… to address the increase in hate crimes, and identified key policy areas, including education, mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsOpinion 95-8
… 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. COUNTIES -- Powers … enforcement purposes subaccount of the general fund of the state where the claiming agent is an agency of the state or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 1580
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change in the Illinois income tax withholding rate. Affected Employees Employees who live and work in the … To inform agencies of the change in the Illinois income tax withholding rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1580-illinois-income-tax-withholding-rate-changeState Agencies Bulletin No. 300
… Purpose To advise agencies of changes in withholding allowances and maximum Social Security Tax. Affected Employees All employees. Effective Date(s) New rates will be reflected in the Administration checks dated January 2, 2002 and … To advise agencies of changes in withholding allowances and maximum Social Security Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/300-changes-federal-income-tax-withholding-tables-earned-income-tax-creditsDiNapoli Releases April Cash Report
… (DOB) projections, according to the April state cash report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … April receipts.” Other findings from the April cash report include: PIT receipts through April totaled $6.7 … settlement revenue. DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying actual state revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-releases-april-cash-reportRomulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… approximately $148,672, which could have been used to reduce real property taxes or for other purposes, was … based on realistic estimates that include amounts intended to fund reserves and develop and adopt comprehensive … and capital plans. Use money in the debt service fund to pay related debt service expenditures in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateSaranac Lake Central School District – Financial Management and Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-274)
… activity (ECA) funds were adequately safeguarded and cash collections and disbursements were properly accounted … reserves or reduce District property taxes. Ensure that student treasurers and advisors properly account for all ECA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/saranac-lake-central-school-district-financial-management-and-extraMiddletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board … The Middletown Enlarged City School District is located in the City of Middletown and Towns of Goshen, Wallkill and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245Port Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-319)
… one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves or reducing property taxes. Adopt budgets that represent the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-319