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DiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund reached agreements with all seven portfolio … clarifying how the Fund reviews companies’ preparedness for the transition to a low-carbon economy, and delineating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonChittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
… account access and developed an Information Technology (IT) contingency plan. Key Findings District officials did … private and sensitive information (PPSI) may be accessible to unauthorized users. Officials also have less assurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/chittenango-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-155State Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… program to students and to operate triathlons for kids and teens. The contracts prohibit payment for expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-incDiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… Operating Officer Jennifer Thurber today pleaded guilty to manipulating the organization’s payroll system to defraud … that she was not entitled to. "Today, Jennifer Thurber is being held accountable for her actions,” DiNapoli said. … to pay restitution in the amount of $5,518.77. Thurber is due back in court for sentencing on August 9, 2022. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsXV.15 Fund Classification Manual – XV. End of Year
… The Fund Classification Manual (FCM) is updated periodically throughout the year to reflect changes made to various funds pursuant to … REV. 01/14/2021 … The Fund Classification Manual FCM is updated periodically throughout the year to reflect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv15-fund-classification-manualDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… New York City’s economy and finances are recovering, largely due to … to carefully manage the significant relief it received to aid its recovery while also maintaining flexibility as it … 11.4 percent in April, down from the peak of 20 percent in May 2020, but still well behind the state (8.2 percent) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingOpinion 95-17
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer of property from a town to a district without consideration) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- … 202, 202-a; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A town board is without authority to gratuitously transfer personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 88-25
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … TOWN LAW, §198(4); STATE CONSTITUTION, ART I, §11: Subject to equal protection guarantees, a town board may exclude … to constitutional equal protection guarantees. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the town board's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Opinion 91-27
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … bidding) LOCAL LAWS -- Real Property (authority of county to supersede sale and lease provisions of County Law, §215) … than that provided by subdivision 6 of that section. This is in reply to your letter concerning the proposed conveyance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27Administration of Tenant Complaints
… New York State Homes and Community Renewal consists of all the State’s housing and community renewal agencies. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaintsOpinion 92-14
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … may be refunded without a court order); (entitlement to CPLR §8010 fee when mechanics' lien deposit refunded … whether the lienor has failed to commence such an action is a factual question which must be resolved, in the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14NYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… the NYC Department of Education (DoE) was not doing enough to report incidents of bullying, harassment and … by the state’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). “It’s been six years since DASA took effect, but in some ways providing a safe, supportive learning environment is still a work in progress,” DiNapoli said. “Even before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … if abuse and mistreatment in mental health facilities is properly reported and actions are taken. State officials … disagreed with the audit findings. The office’s response is included in the final report , which can be found online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B24-7-2)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2024-25 … The Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. Chapter 18 of the Laws of 2020, … law to incur debt to liquidate an operating deficit, it must submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/05/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b24-7-2Preparing for Retirement
… Retirement is a big step, and this checklist will help prepare you to take that step with confidence. The timeline guides you … We provide a statement to our members every summer. It lists your retirement account totals as of March 31 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 182
… Purpose To explain the new increment system and codes Affected … being made: If the increment code was 0001 on the record, it was not changed (if employee stayed below job rate) If the … code was 0001 on the record and employee went to job rate, it was changed to 2000 If the increment code was 0003 with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/182-new-increment-code-system-employees-represented-csea-pef-and-dc-37Opinion 98-23
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(6): A village may not, pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1643 or by local law, impose a … thirty m.p.h. may be applicable "throughout" a village, it is clear that section 1643 prohibits a village-wide speed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-23Opinion 98-18
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … does not provide an alternative means for a fire district to establish emergency or general ambulance services. Fire … the fire district or the town in which the fire district is located. In addition, you ask whether, if section 3008 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Payroll (2017M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review District financial and payroll records for the … The Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Cheektowaga and West Seneca in … fund balance to be within the statutory limit but it was actually understated by more than $2.7 million because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-andRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, and Salvage Facilities
… and salvage facilities are registered, and follows up on consumer complaints and takes enforcement action as … the operator or facility for criminal prosecution. Key Findings Our analysis of Department facility data and … a lower priority than hearings for public safety cases. Key Recommendations Take steps to improve the identification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/15/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-services-sales-and-salvage-facilities