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Opinion 97-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Improvement Districts (no … DISTRICTS -- Lighting Districts (no authority to establish in county) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (formation of county … or government or to those matters specifically enumerated in section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law (Municipal Home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15Opinion 2000-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Police Protection … ordinarily possess (1) if they performed their duties only in the municipality by which they are employed or (2) if they were employed by the municipality in which they are required to perform their duties. It is our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-24DiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… to state finances. DiNapoli released his recommendations in a report, “ Unfinished Business: Fiscal Reform in New York .” The report demonstrates that despite well-intentioned efforts to rein in the state’s debt, increase disclosure by public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… targeting online banking are phishing 15 and malware. 16 In a typical scenario, the targeted individual (or group of … transfers are initiated and directed to bank accounts in the United States or foreign countries. Despite financial … The tactics used to commit fraud can range dramatically in sophistication and continually evolve over time. Likewise, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingElevator Safety
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in New York City. This responsibility includes the oversight … We selected a judgmental sample of 12 elevators located in nine buildings, and observed, along with DOB inspectors, … certificates showing that they had inspected 15 elevators in 14 buildings. However, these elevators had not yet been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safetySelected Aspects of the Pay for Success Program
… (DOCCS) and the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), in collaboration with Harvard University, developed the Pay … specifically referred for employment services, individuals in the control group can request and receive such services. … Success is measured based upon achievement differences in three factors: employment, transitional jobs, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/selected-aspects-pay-success-programEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… housing stock. The Mitchell-Lama program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to moderate income families. In New York City, there are 97 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama … with more than 45,000 total units. (Note: Included in the 97 developments is Penn South, an Article 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsRisk Management Planning Group
… the risk of Risk Management Planning Group (RMPG) serving in conflicting roles of insurance broker and Third Party … insurance for employers within New York State. In 2001, NYSIF accepted RMPG’s proposal to bring its clients … premiums, including whether to provide any discounts. In evaluating whether to provide a discount, NYSIF should use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/24/risk-management-planning-groupOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… discretionary contracts, and stand-alone purchase orders. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, ITS had 747 contract … for ITS to accurately monitor contractor deliverables. In addition to the deliverables and terms outlined in their contract or task order, contractors and consultants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingState Agencies Bulletin No. 247
… that paychecks are issued timely. To assist agencies in identifying the earlier deadlines, the dates have been … may commence entering actions that have an effective date in, or prior to, payroll period 1 lag/2 current on Friday, … salary related additional is for an employee who works: In the City University of New York In the unclassified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/247-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesTown of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT systems. In addition, the Board did not adopt an IT contingency plan … lose important data and suffer a serious interruption in operations. The Town’s technology use policy (IT Policy) … personal health and other miscellaneous personal use. In addition, one user conducted personal business activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-100
… SY (BU SY) Effective Date(s) Payments will be included in the employee’s regular check, dated 8/23/06 Background … for the Bonus Payment of $800.00: Annual employees in Bargaining Unit SY who are Active or on authorized Paid … The Bonus Payment is pensionable and is included in the calculation of overtime. $1,500.00 One-Time Bonus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-100-ucs-80000-bonus-payment-and-150000-one-time-bonus-paymentDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… losses students suffered and to ensure they succeed in their educational goals.” Schools collaborate with service … During the 2019-20 school year, more than 464,400 students in New York public schools, or 18% of the state’s total K-12 … with disabilities were disrupted by abrupt shutdowns in March 2020 and a substantial reliance by school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesChild Care and Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… with a parent or parents who are working or participating in job training/education programs, have a family income at … the second-largest source of federal funding for the City in FY 2025 at $848 million citywide. Nearly 98 percent is … funds cover nearly 80 percent of ACS’s child care services in FY 2025, which include vouchers and public assistance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/child-care-and-development-block-grantState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… City Fire Department and the Village of Port Chester . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … limits the ability to identify who made the collections. In addition, one of these employees has incompatible duties … or municipalities for billing purposes, which resulted in the incorrect billing of 82 properties. Chautauqua Utility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … or related to the cost of providing these services. In addition, district officials did not seek competition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Appointment of Interim Emerging Managers Director
… “Sylvester McClearn has a long and proven track record in the financial industry and I have no doubt he will … with the assistance of other managers and program partners in separately managed accounts or commingled funds. Program partners assist in the timely deployment of capital, perform due diligence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-appointment-interim-emerging-managers-directorState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , City of Olean , Town of Sharon and Westchester County . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … time frame. Library employees also waived about $21,000 in library fines, which represents about 75 percent of all … quotes for purchases. Although the purchases reviewed in the audit were minor, the lack of a procurement policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Citizens Hose Company did not have adequate controls in place to ensure that company funds were safeguarded. The … cash receipts and disbursements, and paying company bills. In addition, the treasurer misappropriated more than $20,000 … adequate controls to safeguard information contained in the network and financial system. Personal internet use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (Erie County) Auditors found that 34 of the 60 students in the sample (57 percent) did not have appropriate proof of … past three fiscal years and the surplus fund balance was in excess of the statutory limit at fiscal year-ends 2015-16 … were consistently overestimated which resulted in the increasing fund balance levels and the district not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits