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State Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… on Open Book New York. By comparison, the Comptroller is required to review and approve all State agency contracts, … because currently this information is not available from any centralized source. Filed Exempt State Authority … Public Authorities Reform Act of 2009 specifically exempts from the Comptroller’s prior approval authority the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-nyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Burke Town of Deerpark City of Newburgh and Rockland County
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0IT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… Valley Central School District [pdf] , East Quogue Union Free School District [pdf] , Elmsford Union Free School District [pdf] , Freeport Union Free School District [pdf] , Geneseo Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2Opinion 88-69
… town or village, acting either individually or jointly, to contract for the provision of emergency medical services, … persons found within the boundaries of the municipality to a place for treatment of such illness or injury. … since section 122-b authorizes both towns and villages to contract for ambulance services, it is our opinion that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… two reserves – the unemployment insurance reserve and the retirement contribution reserve – were more than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Village of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over selected … employees use requisitions and purchase orders prior to ordering goods and services. Restrict the use of confirming purchase orders to exceptional situations, such as a documented emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … of sale system. Although individual passwords are required to access the system, they are not routinely changed. In addition, cashiers can make adjustments to the sales reports that are not approved by the cafeteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… for the town-wide and town-outside-village general funds and $493,000 for the town-wide and town-outside village highway funds. Key Findings The financial condition of the Town’s … year and ensure that appropriations are available before funds are expended. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryTown of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over Town Clerk operations for the period January 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located … that the Clerk transferred money between accounts under her control to cover up these shortfalls. During our audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Village of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… adopt reasonable budgets for the general, water and sewer funds. Inaccurate budgeting and lack of monitoring have … caused fund balance to decline in the general and sewer funds. While the Village’s funds currently have positive unexpended surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits have been issued. Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS): Oversight of Drug Disposal (2018-S-64) … providers have met the regulatory requirements for collecting and disposing of unneeded drugs. However, … that date, the required processing time frame had elapsed for 1,681 kits (88 percent). Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTaxes and Interest
… such as bank accounts, utility refunds and certain court funds. Interest is paid for a period of five years from the date we receive the property. The interest rate is … an IRS 1099-INT form in January following the year your claim was paid. The cash value of securities, you’ll receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestTown of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials provided adequate oversight of … financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of White Creek is … and maintained the Town’s accounting records. Due to the poor condition of the Town’s financial records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in calendar year 2024, an increase of 1.6% or $376 million … annual growth seen since the COVID-19 pandemic decline in 2020, and was less than half of the average pre-pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Opinion 2004-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Opinion 88-56
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales … district, does not have a prohibited conflict of interest in purchase contracts between the firm and the district if the exception contained in General Municipal Law, §802(1)(b) is applicable. This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission – Financial Operations (2015M-149)
… Commission was established by an intermunicipal agreement in 1974 to provide high-quality water to the approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2015/09/11/southern-cayuga-lake-intermunicipal-water-commission-financial-operationsVendor File Advisory No. 6
… (OSC) added new Sections in Chapter X of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding Vendor Designations. The … activities. References: For specifics, please visit: Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter X, Section 4.A.1 - Vendor Designations Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter X, Section 4.A.1 - Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/6-gfo-update-vendor-designationsBath Central School District - Online Banking (2018M-79)
… was limited or provide users with cyber security training. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/bath-central-school-district-online-banking-2018m-79Town of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… Adopted unrealistic budgets and accumulated $24 million in unsubstantiated reserves. Has not developed comprehensive … or provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, we communicated sensitive information technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232