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Opinion 89-52
… coordination of emergency medical service training) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §§3000, 3051, 3052: A county may establish … on the county-wide mutual aid programs for fire and other public emergencies authorized by section 225-a of the County … by the Legislature's enactment of Article 30 of the Public Health Law. It also continues to be our opinion, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52DiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… New York state must take credible steps to reestablish the public’s faith in government and address the broader … $50,000 and certain contracts over $1 million for state public authorities. The Comptroller’s independent oversight … should either be held directly by a state agency or public authority and subject to independent oversight. SUNY’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformOpinion 90-52
… board meeting the name of each member of the board who is present, the clerk is under no statutory duty to record the … is required by law to record the names of all persons present at a town board meeting. You also ask whether the … be taken by ayes and noes, and the names of the members present and their votes shall be entered in the minutes " …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-52DiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… for low-income New Yorkers ($75 million) and expanded slots for the Summer Youth Employment Program ($57 million). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicOpinion 88-9
… to such delegation, the town board must call and conduct a public hearing on the increase or improvement of facilities … of the commissioners. If the town board determines, after public hearing, to authorize the purpose, it may delegate to … have been completed, the town board then must call a public hearing and cause a notice of hearing to be published …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9DiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… I urge the Department of Health to develop and execute a strategic plan for the maintenance and use of these and … by the former Executive Chamber with assistance from a consultant who was responsible for projecting the quantity … a Medical Stockpile Steering Committee was created to make recommendations on what quantity and type of DME should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringBank Street College of Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Bank Street College of Education (Bank Street) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/bank-street-college-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualKids-Centric, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Kids-Centric, Inc. (Kids-Centric) on … documented, program-related, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost … as the SED Programs) to disabled children between the ages of three and five years. During the 2012-13 school year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/kids-centric-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… Department (Department), the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) is responsible for overseeing … in New York State. When initially granted, a proprietary school’s license is valid for 2 years. Thereafter, license … The Bureau is required to conduct inspections at each school at least once every licensure period to monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followUnited Community Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by United Community … documented, program-related, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/united-community-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPayments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire … (e.g., State agencies, local government employers, and school districts) have a Health Benefits Administrator (HBA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… bus drivers. The Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for overseeing the Article 19-A Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Lincoln – Disbursements … a one-year conditional discharge. Raquette Lake Union Free School District – Business Office Operations (Hamilton … today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… environment. “Each year, for the past seven years, we’ve been able to lower pension contribution rates or … returns, prudent management and a diverse portfolio we have kept the state pension fund strong and one of the best … the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Its audited invested asset value as of the close of last fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredOpinion 92-24
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- … GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §60; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §70-a; TOWN LAW, §64(11): A publication which does not satisfy the threshold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24DiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… vulnerable new Yorkers,” said Attorney General James . “Public corruption in any form will never be tolerated, and my … Finance Board (the “CFB”) to steal at least $4,500 in public matching funds. In total, Alvarez received $92,400 in public matching funds. Alvarez plead guilty to one count of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… Summary New York State (NYS) has 532 villages ranging in size from fewer than 50 residents with a budget of … annual budget to provide those services. Village officials in NYS should be transparent and accountable, by making … that do not file their required AFR has grown from six in 2019 to 76 in 2023, a concerning trend. We reviewed 2 the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2Clifton Park Water Authority – Water Charges (2015M-247)
… The Clifton Park Water Authority is an independent public benefit corporation that was established in 1990 under New York State Public Authorities Law to acquire, construct, operate and maintain public water supply and distribution facilities for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/22/clifton-park-water-authority-water-charges-2015m-247Niagara Falls Water Board – Financial Management (2015M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board is managing the Water Board’s … Board’s and the Water Authority’s finances are commingled to the extent that there is no clear division between the two … the Debt Service Fund for capital projects or repairs or to reduce the water and sewer rent rates charged to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/18/niagara-falls-water-board-financial-management-2015m-141New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… Development Agency(IDA) officials who pled guilty today to defrauding the IDA and were ordered to pay $1.2 million in … motives were simple: greed. We must have zero tolerance for public corruption. Thanks to our partnership with Orange … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-plea