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DiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the higher education sector’s importance to New York’s local economies and to the state’s overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… allegedly betrayed the trust of the fire company and her community by diverting funds meant to protect the … of Shortsville and surrounding communities to fund her lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, despite our … Sheriff Cirencione, Havens will be held accountable for her actions.” “At a time when budgets are stretched and our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000XI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… language for the state funds being advanced. Pursuant to Section 40-a of the State Finance Law, “no part of any … agreement is entered into…” and advances must be repaid to the State. Repayment agreements can also be established … of funds by the State and the terms of the repayment to the State. In these cases, although there is only one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System (Follow-Up)
… UI system infrastructure while the new system was in development. The audit also found DOL: Could have better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/17/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-system-followPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Park Accessibility for People … For the 7 million people with a disability either living in or visiting NYC, access to the parks—and the necessary … discrimination against individuals with a disability in all programs, activities, and services of public entities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/25/park-accessibility-people-disabilities-followDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… its procedures or most of its practices to reflect the new business model. Supply Chain Strategy, however, did show … cost savings and cost avoidance it achieves and develop new procurement procedures that can be used across MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyVI.3.A Overview – VI. Budgets
… for the movement of authority must be specifically stated in the budget bill language or some other State statute. … 1, 2015, all appropriations will be 100% segregated. In some instances, a portion of the budgeted appropriation amount will be set aside in a reserve segregation where no spending can occur. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3a-overviewLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Language Access Services (Report … and operates 31 public-facing offices (State DMVs). In the remaining counties, there are 100 public-facing office … are permitted to use an interpreter of their choice in these limited circumstances, they must complete a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-826
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 rate increases for Auto Mechanic and Machinist Titles. … Local 246, SEIU. The Consent Determination provides for a 2025 rate increase for employees in the titles of Auto Mechanic and Machinist. Effective Dates: The 2025 rate increases for the Auto Mechanic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-826-cuny-2025-rate-increases-auto-mechanic-and-machinist-titlesNew York Institute for Special Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by the New York … About the Program The Institute is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide … 30, 2020, the Institute served approximately 123 students in the SED preschool cost-based program. The New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/18/new-york-institute-special-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCommunity Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… Agency (FEMA) grants. Funds to New York City The City’s FY 2026 preliminary budget includes CDBG and CDBG-DR revenue … percent, respectively. NYCHA uses the funds primarily for staff that oversee rehabilitation projects, Local Law 11 … – Code Enforcement 31.9 31.4 Housing Ops – Emergency 25.4 25.5 Preserv. – Lead Paint 20.7 21.2 All Other 22.3 23.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Small Wonder Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years. For the purpose of this report, this program is referred to as the SED … To SED: Review the recommended disallowances identified by our audit and make the necessary adjustments to the costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/small-wonder-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2016
… than 1.9 million payments worth more than $11.8 billion in June. His office also rejected 238 contracts and related … office averaged 7.5 days for contract reviews in June and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases … trade development services in Australia, Brazil, Chile, India, Mexico and South Africa. Governor’s Office of Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2016Selected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… regulations, and whether there are on-site deterrents put in place by TBTA related to cashless tolling at the Henry … that a vehicle crossing its facility is on a toll violator list and should be pursued. In addition, TBTA officials stated that a “Hot List,” which would allow law enforcement to locate vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesOpinion 95-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution (calculation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 1025
… Purpose To advise agencies of a new option to mail direct deposit advice statements … Effective Date(s) Immediately Background At the request of many agencies, OSC is offering an option to mail employee … advice statements directly to the employees. Because of the potential cost of this program, the changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1025-direct-mailing-direct-deposit-advice-statementsOpinion 2004-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of for … ask whether the prohibition against the imposition of fees in General Municipal Law §209-b(4) applies to all emergency … 209-b(1), the squad is authorized to render services in case of accidents, calamities or other emergencies 2 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1Opinion 2003-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits … SOCIAL SECURITY LAW §363-d: The line-of-duty presumption in Retirement and Social Security Law §363-d does not apply … Law §208-b. You ask whether the line-of-duty presumption in Retirement and Social Security Law §363-d applies in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Monitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… Air pollution damages human health and the environment in a variety of ways. It can make breathing difficult, cause … wildlife show harmful effects from acid rain and mercury in the air. Also, greenhouse gases (chiefly carbon dioxide) in the air are changing the world’s climate. Sources of air …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrations