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Opinion 2005-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (reimbursement for … performing firemanic duties. You ask whether a volunteer fire department may expend foreign fire insurance tax monies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2DiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise
… in recent years, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … is undergoing an economic resurgence, with record numbers of businesses and jobs, but the benefits have not been shared … Economic Snapshot of Bedford-Stuyvesant confirms what local residents and business owners have been witnessing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-bedford-stuyvesant-riseAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… boiler database, developed and implemented guidelines on how and when boiler inspection penalties may be waived, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… and click “Withdraw My Membership.” You can also apply by mail by submitting a Withdrawal Application (RS5014) . Once you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipOswego County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. Background The County covers 952 square …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/oswego-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-8Niagara County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-2)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $335 million in 2012. The County Department of Public Works (DPW) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/niagara-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-2Vendor File Advisory No. 7
… Subject : Changes to Supplier registration and forms and Supplier Self-Serve Portal coinciding with the … to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter X, Section 4.A - Vendor Classification Guidance : The Office of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/7-supplier-updatesAudits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… including audits of local government entities authorized to issue debt to finance deficits or recent legislation requiring periodic … position or factual differences. Corrective Action Plan (CAP): Schools and BOCES: School districts and BOCES are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processCity of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… year 2012 general fund budget of $37.2 million appears on track with City officials not anticipating an operating … and sewer budget of $3.67 million appear generally on track with City officials anticipating a small operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201IX.10.C Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Agency Responsibilities – IX. Federal Grants
… Immediately upon receipt of an invoice for goods or services provided by a federal government … that referred the debt to the Department of Treasury for collection. If the state agency believes the debt … contact the federal agency that referred the debt for collection. Affected state agencies are responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10c-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-agency-responsibilitiesDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… into a person’s identity simply said “’Multiple Backpack Lady' at the 34th St. Harold [sic] Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… with respect to these subjects, as well as others. Is a county’s code of ethics applicable to municipalities within … fire districts are distinct municipalities separate from a county and must, pursuant to Section 806 of the General … ethics in conformance with the General Municipal Law. If a county has established a board of ethics, and a municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… review (March 30, 2023). Key Recommendations Revisit the list of SBMP contractors available to perform the work to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's monitoring and inspection of nursing homes is sufficient to determine if nursing homes … in the State. The Division assesses and certifies nursing home compliance through unannounced, on-site inspections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesDiNapoli: Governor Cuomo's Proposed Budget Continues Fiscal Progress
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report also points out that details are lacking on spending changes … path. The Executive Budget holds the promise that New York can achieve ongoing balance after decades of structural … future budget gaps, as I have called for, or we could get sidetracked and fall back on short-term solutions.” As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-governor-cuomos-proposed-budget-continues-fiscal-progressComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… overstated liabilities and accumulated excessive reserve funds. In addition, the board has repeatedly appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Lincoln Fire District – Financial Activities (2012M-228)
… District did not make any expenditures from the reserve funds during this time period. Key Recommendations Document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/lincoln-fire-district-financial-activities-2012m-228Medicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health established adequate controls to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessAmsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal … Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Authority’s 2012 fiscal year operating expenditures totaled … not made additional payments and still owed an outstanding balance of $118,520. Key Recommendations Perform a deliberate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsSyracuse Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring and Administration of the Development Fund (2015M-240)
… January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. Background The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency is an independent … State Legislature in 1979 for the benefit of the City of Syracuse and its residents. The Agency, which is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/01/08/syracuse-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and