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Opinion 89-16
… FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (publication of newsletter) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Except as otherwise … to pay for the publication of a fire department or company newsletter, the moneys may be expended by the treasurer for … expended to pay for the publication of a fire department newsletter. Sections 9104 and 9105 of the Insurance Law, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date hardware and software inventory. Officials did not ensure that computers were free from malicious software. In fact, two malicious software applications were installed on district computers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsEffectiveness of Cost Containment Initiatives
… Purpose To determine what cost containment initiatives the New York State Thruway … To determine what cost containment initiatives the New York State Thruway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/effectiveness-cost-containment-initiativesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) The clerk received $6,000 in inappropriate health insurance buyout payments for 2017 and 2018 while the … of the court records and reports was inadequate. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… officials did not maintain up-to-date disposal records and 10 of 25 assets (40 percent) totaling $43,330 were not … source, improperly booking $3.6 million in encumbrances and improperly reserving $7.7 million for debt service. … training to staff. In addition, auditors found hardware and software inventory records were inaccurate and outdated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 91-40
… MILITARY LAW, §242(5): (1) A municipal officer or employee is entitled to compensation for time spent on ordered … duty do not include at least 22 working days, the employee is entitled to paid leave while on ordered military duty … duty include more than 22 working days, the employee is entitled to compensation for all those working days, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-40State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… monitored and the Acceptable Use Policy, which describes what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate use of IT … to officials. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… Transportation Authority’s debt levels found the MTA does not have the resources to fully fund its $54.8 … the transit system appear increasingly unrealistic. “The MTA and its riders face difficult years ahead, despite recent … avoid drastic short-term budget cuts,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA’s mounting debts and devastated revenue make it unlikely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programOpinion 94-30
… COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (amount of index fees remitted to State) FEES -- Court Fees (amount of index fees remitted to State) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8018(a); JUDICIARY … County clerks outside of the City of New York are required to remit to the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance $160 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-30State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… been issued. Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Long Island Rail Road – Non-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Engineering Department is responsible … Initiative): UCPA of Cayuga County d.b.a. E. John Gavras Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… "Today's Presidential Executive Order is yet another ill-conceived and dangerous attack on … the reality of climate change. "While the Executive Order does not remove the U.S. from the Paris agreement, … Todays Presidential Executive Order is yet another illconceived and dangerous attack on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… board diversity, inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and sexual orientation. The companies are … board diversity inclusive of sex race ethnicity age gender identity and sexual orientation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… following audits and examinations have been issued. Office of General Services (OGS): Compliance With Executive Order … will meet its goal of reducing energy usage by 20 percent. Department of Health (DOH): Managed Care Organizations … in expenses to administer the acts for each year. State Education Department (SED): Bilingual Care Inc.: Compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… is a separate operating unit, reporting to New York City Transit's (Transit) Department of Subways. SIR operates a single rapid … SIR's management oversees capital projects at its 21 train stations, maintains the stations' structural components, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were not provided with IT security awareness training. Mount Sinai Fire District – Financial Condition and Price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Tool (Follow-Up) (2018-F-4) An initial audit released in September 2016 found that CUNY’s processes and controls … only to functions that were necessary to meet their needs. In a follow-up, auditors found CUNY officials have made progress in addressing the issues identified in the initial report. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… asthma. The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on those living with chronic diseases such as asthma. … evaluate impacts in reducing the levels of asthma in the State. The Department has not conducted an overall evaluation … assess the impact of the HNP on the asthma burden in the State. Develop an evaluation to determine the overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaDiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… should extend temporary benefits for SNAP, WIC and school meal programs until inflation’s impact on food costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… The state’s Office of Information Technology Services’ (ITS) lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information … technology (IT) equipment being unaccounted for, and the agency destroys new and barely used devices rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityXIV.10.B Travel and Purchase Rewards Programs; Updated Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… Section Overview and Policies The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of the requirements … as a result of their official duties [use of which is prohibited] and travel rewards or points [use of which may … The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-net