Search
DiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… The state Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by … and employers are complying with the law. The Department of Labor needs to do a better job investigating complaints … working overtime to keep patients safe." For the period of Jan. 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017, auditors examined whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesState Public Authorities Dashboard
… For each category on the dashboard the data represent the most recently certified fiscal year for those authorities reporting through PARIS and does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-public-authorities-dashboardDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is … drastic cuts and fare hikes that won’t come near what it needs, and in fact will extend the problems we face, … of its plans for severe cuts and other measures if it does not receive needed federal assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonOpinion 90-49
… , supra , is consistent with the rule in most other states (see, State of Washington ex rel. Greb v Hurn , 172 P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49DiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… same rising debts but will have less income, opening the door to potential service cuts and higher than planned fare … Dashboard Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programOpinion 88-49
… the local law did not effectively grant the power of appointment to the village board and, therefore, that the … 661; Kingston Associates v La Guardia , 156 Misc 116, 281 NYS 390, affd 246 App Div 803 285 NYS 19; Rappel v Roberts , … recreational programs; and audit the accounts and records of the facilities and employ qualified parties to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-49Opinion 95-15
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … administrative correction of an error on a tax roll or a court ordered assessment reduction may not recover from the … of Union Free School District No. 17, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County , 71 Misc 2d 747, 336 NYS2d 703). The levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15Opinion 88-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … Law, §103 provides that, except as otherwise provided by the State Legislature, all purchase contracts involving an … advertisement. In addition to the exceptions provided by the State Legislature (see, e.g., General Municipal Law, …
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
… ACS results for similar jurisdictions, and it is used for county-level analysis. The Office of the State Comptroller … 14.0 14.5 15.9 15.7 15.5 14.2 15.2 15.2 12.6 13.2 13.2 Oswego 16.9 19.3 16.7 18.6 19.6 17.4 17.2 16.3 16.1 15.6 14.2 … 55 11.0 56 Orange 10.6 42 15.7 33 Orleans 13.2 15 20.1 13 Oswego 14.2 12 19.2 18 Otsego 12.8 19 16.8 26 Putnam 5.7 61 …
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
… in 2021 to $17 billion (a 49 percent drop). According to NYC & Company, the city’s tourism agency, tourism is projected to …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s oversight of financial activity for … a monthly basis and does not compare canceled check images to approved abstracts. The Board does not conduct an annual … reconciliations monthly and compare canceled check images to approved monthly abstracts. Conduct an annual audit of 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)
… The Miller Place Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, … the Board has authorized the District Clerk to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence, the District Clerk does not have … flash drive. Ensure that anyone authorized to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence does so with their own signature. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/miller-place-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2017m-76Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… with respect to these subjects, as well as others. Is a county’s code of ethics applicable to municipalities within … fire districts are distinct municipalities separate from a county and must, pursuant to Section 806 of the General … ethics in conformance with the General Municipal Law. If a county has established a board of ethics, and a municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsShelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … of Shelby, Orleans County, and contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services. The Company is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… Town’s operations and finances. The Town’s 2013 operating fund budgets total $116.7 million. Key Findings The Town …
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
… youth, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) can do more to ensure that public school students receive the supports and services that they need and that are supposed to be available. The audit found that too many NYC public … readily available—and that DOE provides little oversight to ensure students receive the required mental health …
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)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Monticello’s tentative budget for the … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. The tentative budget … tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Include a tax overlay in the budget they adopt. Determine the reasonableness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-monticello-budget-review-b4-14-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances … The treasurer was unable to provide monthly reports for 10 of the 18 months in the audit period. Town of Oneonta Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Oswego – Community Development (2015M-108)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected City community development activities for the period January 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The City of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a …
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)
… activity for the period January 1, 2013 through January 27, 2015. Background The Town of Virgil is located in … records does not include a review of documentation such as case files and bail records. Key Recommendations Ensure … activity for the period January 1 2013 through January 27 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/town-virgil-justice-court-operations-2015m-77