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DiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… P. DiNapoli. “Thousands of New Yorkers, many of them in need of mental health care or drug addiction services, are in desperate need of permanent housing and other support,” … DiNapoli said. “My auditors, however, found as we have in previous audits, the Office of Temporary and Disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… age 18) who, because of a mental or physical impairment, are unable to meet their essential needs (e.g., food, … referrals in the five boroughs. Hereafter, these entities are collectively referred to as APS providers. Once a … identified in our initial report; however, improvements are still needed. Of the initial report’s three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followOpinion 94-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Referendum Requirements … purchases real property and constructs town hall) TOWN LAW, §220; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §35.00: If a town board adopts … purchase price and purpose for which the land was being acquired. Should the town decide to issue bonds with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-24DiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) and it is likely to increase. Even when uncollected tolls can be … be traced or are not legible. The audit, which covered a period from January 1, 2013 to August 20, 2017, found that … percent of tolls due and a portion of the administrative violation fees owed. The firms did not, however, receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsValhalla Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-333)
… the Towns of Greenburgh, Mount Pleasant and North Castle in Westchester County. The District, which operates four … and had not been used for their established purposes since being established in 2011. Key Recommendations Develop … funds to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or to other, necessary reserves established and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/valhalla-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-333Safety of Seized Dogs
… Background Article 7 of New York’s Agriculture and Markets Law (Law) empowers the Department to set standards for the … while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in the control of or on the property of its owner or … inspections of shelters to ensure that seized dogs are being treated correctly and held for the appropriate length …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsOpinion 93-2
… board of trustees may upon its own motion, and shall upon petition, cause a proposition on the question of whether to … of section 9-912 authorized questions presented either by petition or by board motion to be submitted as a proposition … added language to Village Law, §9-912(1) providing that a petition may request that the referendum on a proposition be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Language Access Services
… with Executive Order 26.1 and New York State Executive Law Chapter 18, Article 10, Section 202-A. The audit covered … 6, 2011, established a statewide language access policy in New York State. The order required Executive State … that RFQ expectations for interpretation services are being met. … To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesOpinion 96-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Engineering Services … providing environmental review services) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §801: A village trustee would have a prohibited interest … when an officer or employee has an interest by reason of being a stockholder, but he or she owns or controls less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-3Opinion 92-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … being present in a courtroom before a judge. In People ex rel Choate v Barrett , 56 Hun 351, 9 NYS 321, affd 121 NY … disposition of suits" ( Allen v Crowell-Collier Publishing Co. 21 NY2d 403 at 407, 288 NYS2d 449 at 452). Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9Location Service Providers
… strongly encourages everyone to contact the Office of Unclaimed Funds directly to determine if we are holding funds … funds. If you are interested in becoming an “Abandoned Property Location Service Provider” in New York State, or if … read the Requirements and Procedures for “ Abandoned Property Location Service Providers. ” Location Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/location-service-providersXIII.2.A Expense Report Mandatory Header Fields – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… is blank. Additionally, expense reports may be denied payment if the information in any mandatory field is in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2a-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-26) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f26-response.pdfTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringOpinion 98 - 22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Procedural Requirements (amendment of only by another local law) -- Publicity Fund (establishment of in village); (providing for, increasing or eliminating cap on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… develop and balance their budgets for the coming year.” In accordance with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2024 inflation factor … first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024Opinion 99-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Revenue Anticipation Notes (issuance in anticipation of payments in lieu of taxes); (issuance in … of State aid paid on transition assessments) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§24.00, 25.00; REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §545: A school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6DiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the … York meet those challenges and enhance the public’s faith in government.” Groenwegen has extensive experience in state … attorney general in the New York State Department of Law. She held a variety of positions in Governor Mario M. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that … auditing process involves reviewing information contained in the claim/voucher packet, including appropriate approvals, … Are original receipts attached for all expenses that are being sought for reimbursement? (Original receipts should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsPerformance of Duty Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… in Performance of Duty (RS6442) . You must also select a pension payment option for the payment of your disability benefits. The pension payment option election form must be completed by you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/performance-duty-disability