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… such a resolution to voter approval (see Ecker v Town of West Seneca , 87 Misc 2d 322, 384 NYS2d 613). Finally, we note … v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Ross v Wilson , 308 NY 605; Davis v Board of Education , 125 AD2d 534, 509 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… us all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of … and at times data was interpreted incorrectly, resulting in erroneous conclusions. One of the most glaring examples … of 70.9 deaths per 1,000 nursing home residents, ranked it in the bottom third of all states.” The reality is far more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseNoise in New York City Neighborhoods: Assessing Risk in Urban Noise Management, January 2018
Every day, New York City’s eight million residents face a mix of urban noise, which, at best, poses an annoyance and, at worst, impacts quality of life.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-noise-in-nyc-2018.pdfContinuity of Operations Planning
… to aid agency planning teams when they prepare COOPs. A COOP can help government agencies ensure the stability of … they had incorporated certain essential features of the COOP best practices endorsed by the Division. However, we identified some opportunities for improvements to COOP practices that would enable the agencies to handle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… September 23, 2014. Background Schoharie County is located in central New York and has approximately 32,750 residents. … has been delegated, including ensuring work is performed in accordance with contracts prior to payment and reporting any variances to the Board in a timely manner; tracking the percentage of completion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Examination of Travel Expenses
… any other work location). Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesManagement of Cash and Investments
… a Headquarters, which provides administrative support for the seven constituent agencies. Key Findings MTA follows … process. MTA officials did not have a written plan for meeting the objectives set forth in its investment … that excess moneys are factored into the budgeting process for meeting MTA operational and/or capital needs. Monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsTravel Advisory No. 2
… Subject : Tax Consequences Associated with an Incorrect Official Station Designation Reference : Guide to Financial … 6 – Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
Snyder Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Operations 2013M365
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365DiNapoli Statement on the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State
… released the following statement today in response to the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State, related to the New York State Common Retirement Fund: "The New York … while contributing to the emerging low-carbon economy. "As trustee of the pension fund, I participated in the U.N. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-9th-proposal-2018-state-stateCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… 18, 2012 through December 19, 2012. Background The College is a global education, research, development and technology … scientists and researchers in nanotechnology. The College is a unit of the University at Albany (the University), one … data. The security of this data and its supporting systems is critical. The New York Office of Cyber Security’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsDraft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… All Domestic Relations Orders (DROs) are subject to review and acceptance by the NYSLRS Matrimonial Bureau. NYSLRS’ Divorce and Your Benefits information and the appropriate publication for the member’s tier and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateWeedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… the plans. Analyze reserve funds to ensure balances are best aligned with the District’s long-term needs. … Weedsport …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Software Management (2015-MR-3)
… web application and supporting server vulnerabilities for the period September 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. … have several software applications and multiple licenses for each. Community colleges need an understanding of the … between them and budgeted a total of $12.7 million for IT appropriations in the 2014-15 fiscal year. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3Marlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… internal controls over the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through November 14, 2013. … with approximately 2,000 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $50.6 million. … competition from potential vendors and award the contract for report card services on the basis of a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessHammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… that is not provided for by statute and a circumvention of the 4 percent statutory limit imposed on the level of surplus fund balance that may be maintained. As … officials prepared an annual reserve and fund balance plan each January, the plan lacked key pieces of information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54State Agencies Bulletin No. 2194
… the following are revised procedures to protect personal privacy and safeguard the confidentiality of NYS employees’ personal data. Effective Dates: This bulletin is effective … recipient without a completed, notarized Personal Privacy Protection Law Release form. OSC will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2194-employee-payroll-deduction-information-requestsDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… report concludes that DMNA paid an inflated price for the fuel, up to $1.68 more per gallon than the price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… state Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for classifying, reporting and repairing bridge defects. … methods and did not always comply with DOT’s requirement for an annual interim inspection if the repairs are not … 10 of the 17 safety conditions sampled were not repaired for more than two years, including three which were open for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsIV.4 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… requires that a minimum number of accounts be created for major expenditure classes. When the expenditure account code … monitor and track how State funds are spent. The following major classes of expenditures have been developed for use by … Debt Service Grants and Public Assistance Capital Projects Guide to Financial Operations REV. 11/26/2019 … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-iv/iv4-overview