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Opinion 98-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (contract with public authority for transportation services for Medicaid … must assume that the Legislature did not deliberately place in the statute a phrase intended to serve no purpose, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-1Town of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)
… Supervisor and Town Board (Board) ensured cash assets in the Supervisor’s custody were properly collected and … did not properly collect and disburse cash assets in his custody, nor did the Board ensure the Supervisor … restitution of nearly $11,000 and was barred from seeking public office again. Key Recommendations Ensure cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the … the last day of the calendar quarter of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The FY 2021 First Quarterly Update … first quarter of 2021. Enhanced funding would remain in place through March 2021 unless the emergency is revoked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… New York City and the balance of the State spiked upward in April 2020. At that point, and in the months immediately … informed states that the federally declared COVID-19 public health emergency, which drives continuation of the enhanced federal aid, “will likely remain in place for the entirety of 2021.” That would generate at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021Town of Thurston – Financial Management (2013M-280)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Thurston is located in Steuben County and has approximately 1,350 residents. The … did not adopt a policy, or ensure that procedures were in place, to govern the level of fund balance to be maintained. … an annual audit or engage the services of a certified public accountant or public accountant to conduct the audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-thurston-financial-management-2013m-280New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… June 24, 2021 Edition Growth in Use of Telehealth Services Among Medicaid and Child Health Plus Beneficiaries in New York The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many changes in … Often, these services are performed through live audio or video conferencing. While comprehensive data on telehealth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021Selected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities, and whether safety and security … agency that manages, maintains, and runs subway service in New York City. Transit has 472 subway stations in four … to ensure that there is a system-wide security program in place. MTA Construction & Development (formerly MTA Capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesOpinion 92-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Tax Anticipation Notes (payment of proceeds to a public library); (payment of interest for notes issued for … 2. Must the school district, immediately upon receipt, place tax moneys collected for library purposes in a separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-28Elwood Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-31)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether systems were in place to ensure that claims were adequately documented, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/elwood-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-31DiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… The number of homeless veterans in New York has dropped dramatically over the past five … are playing a key role in helping veterans find a place to live, and we need to build on their progress through … For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransThe Prevalence and Cost of Asthma in New York State, April 2014
Asthma is a major public health problem in New York State and nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-asthma-2014.pdfDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The … corrupting the government and first degree tampering with public records, all Class D felonies. She is also charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the … New Yorkers.” About the Office of the State Comptroller’s Public Corruption Effort: Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsOpinion 2002-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when no … of the district, the district may be dissolved, subject to public hearing requirements, if the town board determines it … name and boundaries of the district and the time when and place where the board will meet to consider the matter and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… former employees of the city of Rensselaer Department of Public Works, for teaming with DPW Commissioner Thomas … repay one-third of what was stolen. The sentencing took place in Rensselaer County Court before Judge Andrew Ceresia. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the city’s 2023-24 proposed budget are reasonable. … other matters should be reviewed by the mayor and council. In addition, city officials did not implement all of the … but were not limited to, gift cards, clothing, drones and video games. The disbursements also included $10,853 for one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… and approved 1.8 million payments worth $13.7 billion in September. His office also rejected 149 contracts and … occurred because contracts and payments were accelerated in order to allow an upgrade of the Statewide Financial … for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015DiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… announced today. “There’s significant room for improvement in how Metro-North and LIRR monitor the hours their employees … The Metro-North audit examined whether $72.3 million in ARRA funds were used efficiently and for authorized … auditors found that one of the timekeeping systems in place at Metro North, Crew Management System, did not have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsSchenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… County Industrial Development Agency is an independent public development corporation whose purpose is to promote, … and recreation facilities. The Agency, which was created in 1978, is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors … and creating jobs. The Agency does not have a process in place to adequately monitor payments in lieu of taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectPublic Authorities by the Numbers, March 2013
Public authorities make up an increasingly large and influential sphere of government in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-btn-2013.pdf