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Opinion 88-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Insurance … district attorney had any of the powers or duties listed in General Municipal Law, §801. This is in reply to your letter, written in your capacities as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-15XII.8.A Workflow in the Accounts Payable Module – XII. Expenditures
… and guidance to Business Units regarding voucher workflow in the Accounts Payable module. Online Business Units should document voucher approvals in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) whenever it is practicable. Completing approvals in the SFS will ensure the system contains comprehensive and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8a-workflow-accounts-payable-moduleDiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… ultimate goal is to ensure clients get permanent housing. In many cases, OMH hires outside contractors to provide and … provides housing and services for up to 725 clients in apartments in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Manhattan. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks Express Scripts' Shareholders to Back Cyber Security Risk Proposal
… taken to ensure cyber security. DiNapoli's request, in the form of a shareholder proposal , will be voted on at … on what actions it has taken to mitigate cyber risk in its operations. For any long term investor, this could be … I am urging our fellow shareholders to join us in calling for more details from the company." DiNapoli filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-express-scripts-shareholders-back-cyber-security-risk-proposalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1598
… several individuals that are currently Retired and Rehired in PayServ who still show as Elect in the Savings Plans page and are receiving service credit … which they are not entitled. Effective Dates: Beginning in paychecks dated November 15, 2017. OSC Actions: Beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1598-terminating-retirement-plans-active-employees-prior-job-action-retireDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… revealed that millions of dollars were claimed and spent on ineligible costs. Officials from the Office of Alcoholism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… allows each public authority to dispose of property when it is not needed to accomplish its mission. Furthermore, a … or grant easements or other rights in any land or property it owns. Such arrangements and property disposals should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … of surplus fund balance or how the board expects to use surplus funds and the timeframe for doing so. As of … Technology (Erie County) Auditors found city officials have not adopted an acceptable use policy or implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0City of Troy – Budget Review (B18-5-8)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b18-5-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 880
… appointee substantially exceeds requirements necessary for appointment to a specific title, the Director may authorize additional compensation, called an Appointment Above the Minimum Salary. Reason Code IHR is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/880-new-increased-hiring-rate-reason-codesInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… the Inmate Record Coordinator office at each facility are responsible for determining the inmates’ release dates, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … for appropriations. The District has appropriated all of the $24.1 million projected unassigned fund balance at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6DiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) program in a short time and the program would benefit from the … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “OGS has made great strides putting in place a program that will benefit veterans, New York state … Veteran-Owned Business Act was signed into law in May 2014 to help eligible veteran-owned businesses play a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startOn-Time Performance
… Purpose To determine whether Staten Island Railway trains run on time and On-Time … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Staten Island Railway (SIR) operates one train line between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performanceQuality of Internal Control Certification
… the Division of Budget (DOB) by April 30, 2012. Background In 1987, the Legislature passed the New York State … level of detail for two questions. The Division did not list the deficiencies discovered during its annual review of … supporting how the Division determined its reported list of high-risk areas – and one question that called for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationOpinion 90-38
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Seasonal Limited Use Highway (effect of subsequent construction of residence on) HIGHWAY … and are dependent upon the highway for access. We are in receipt of your letter concerning a town highway which has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Opinion 88-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State … of villages shall be paid to the state comptroller in accordance with the provisions of section twenty-seven of … to " fines " and has no application to civil penalties . In conclusion, therefore, all fines imposed under the WCL, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. The audit covered the … is responsible for protecting the safety and health of workers and the public. As part of this role, its Industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up)
… after the issuance of the follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-services-followEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Report 2019-S-61 ). About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-follow