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DiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… by nurses in a consistent or timely basis, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … need care around the clock, and nurses are often required to stay and work extra hours," DiNapoli said. "Chronic … word of the facilities that no mandatory overtime occurred without any supporting documentation. In 10 of 23 cases, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesState Public Authorities Dashboard
… year for those authorities reporting through PARIS and does not reflect a common fiscal year or State fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-public-authorities-dashboardDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… federal assistance: “The MTA is facing an unprecedented challenge – a completely unforeseen revenue crisis that is no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonOpinion 90-49
… language meant that supervisors were entitled only to a pro rated per diem for anything less than a full day's work. … performance of a full day's work, nor may it be reduced pro rata to reflect that portion of a day spent in service. … trivial or inappreciable. There is no authority for a pro ration of the per diem compensation under section 214 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49DiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… MTA was devastated by the loss of farebox and dedicated tax revenues and has only balanced short-term budgets with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programOpinion 88-49
… the individual exercises some part of the sovereign power. NY CONST, ART 1, §6: An employee appointed for a fixed term … 36 of the Public Officers Law ( Sullivan v Taylor , 279 NY 364, 18 NE2d 531; see also Betanzos v Green , 95 Misc 2d … NYS2d 602, affd 280 App Div 542, 115 NYS2d 614, affd 304 NY 725). With respect to the right to hearing if the position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-49Opinion 95-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of school … reduction of taxes levied for library purposes. This is in response to your request that we reconsider two prior … of taxes levied for library purposes. July 5, 1995 James F. Burkhardt, Esq., Attorney at Law Nyack Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15Opinion 88-35
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Professional Services (computer software … sole source exception if the software uniquely serves the public interest and is available from only one source. Prior … services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional services which fall within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… most recent year for which data are available, almost 2.7 million New Yorkers lived in poverty, or 13.9 percent, … for adults, including seniors; however, poverty rates have increased for seniors while decreasing for all others between … communities have better chances of rising out of poverty. 33 The analysis found opportunities for interaction among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… New York City’s finances have remained resilient so far during the COVID-19 … for fiscal year (FY) 2021, which it expects to use to help balance the budget in FY 2022. However, payments deferred in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefPlymouth Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-211)
… to examine the District’s oversight of financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through June 16, 2014. … distinct and separate from the Town of Plymouth, located in Chenango County. The District is governed by a five-member … Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for the 2014 fiscal year totaled $145,078. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/plymouth-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-211Miller Place Union Free School District – Check Signing (2017M-76)
… were approximately $66 million. Key Findings The Treasurer does not maintain custody of his signature flash drive. While … sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence, the District Clerk does not have her own signature flash drive. Key … authorized to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence does so with their own signature. … Miller Place Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/miller-place-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2017m-76Shelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… for 2013 totaled $222,263. Key Findings The Treasurer does not prepare and present detailed financial reports to the Board. The Board does not perform an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. The Board does not properly audit all claims. The Board has not adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… purposes mean that a school district may not allow a soccer club to use its fields? Not necessarily. The Model … of school property by a private organization, such as a soccer club, may be permitted by law. Does the Model Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsTown of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… to review the recording of certain financial activities and the Town’s fleet management program for the period … to May 8, 2013. Background The Town of Amherst is located in Erie County with a population of 122,366 residents. An … does not maintain - in any consistent manner - repair, maintenance, usage, or fuel records for its fleet. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-amherst-recording-financial-activity-and-fleet-management-2013m-199DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… The latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds … has shown a willingness to confront these issues, many of New York’s school children still face a mental health emergency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthVillage of Monticello – Budget Review (B4-14-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-monticello-budget-review-b4-14-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of the Village of Allegany , Baldwin Public Library , Town of Charleston , Comsewogue Public … of Oneonta Fire District and the Warsaw Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Oswego – Community Development (2015M-108)
… program and does not actively enforce the repayment of loans that become delinquent. The Department does not have a … determine when it is appropriate to write off delinquent loans that are uncollectable. The City donated two real … for addressing the losses that result from uncollectable loans and determining, with advice of counsel, when it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/20/city-oswego-community-development-2015m-108Town of Virgil – Justice Court Operations (2015M-77)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over the … 1, 2013 through January 27, 2015. Background The Town of Virgil is located in Cortland County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/town-virgil-justice-court-operations-2015m-77