Search
Opinion 90-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Engineering Services … to receive compensation for engineering services performed in connection with any matter before the planning board. … a planning board member performing uncompensated work in connection with a matter before the board, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-28Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Bowmansville Volunteer Fire Association, … debit withdrawals ($67,303) and check payments ($78,441) to questionable businesses in which there was no evidence … use, access and loss. Auditors found town officials have not implemented comprehensive procedures for managing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 734
… of the Laws of 2007 which implements the agreement between New York State and Council 82 provided for salary increases and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/734-return-certain-arbitration-eligible-employees-bargaining-units-31-and-61Supplemental Payments to Executive Employees
… and focused on payments to senior management employees for their performance during calendar years 2012 through … area. Guidance regarding performance incentive programs for public authorities has been developed through the … contain complete and accurate data. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/12/supplemental-payments-executive-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 989
… Purpose Verify the Social Security numbers and names as supplied by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the PayServ system. This process will ensure that … are reconciled: Review the NPAY752 Control-D report for your agency code(s). Send a notification letter to employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/989-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-names-reportedOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… (b) establish training and safety technique requirements for school bus drivers and school bus safety training … Department’s regulations set qualification requirements for school bus drivers, monitors, and attendants statewide, … Districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followDiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… $9 billion, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. “As part of our work to ensure that the New York State Common Retirement Fund remains one of the best managed and best funded public pension funds in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21Management of Capital Projects
… tip of Long Island – to Penn Station in the heart of Manhattan. Nearly 500 of LIRR’s daily trains originate or … or terminate at the Atlantic Terminal (formerly Flatbush Avenue) in Brooklyn, with a number of others originating or … of these terminals provide convenient connections to MTA New York City Transit subway service. Ten of the 11 branches …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/14/management-capital-projectsOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … ). About the Program Waste tires can pose serious risks to public health, safety, and the environment. They provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followDiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… Authority (MTA) did not collect almost $400,000 in penalty fees from Global Contact Services (GCS), a … accountable for repeated errors,” said DiNapoli. “By not penalizing excessive and recurring mistakes, there is … than 150,000 eligible AAR customers who are unable to use public bus or subway service because of a disability – was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. New York City Department of Education (DOE): Custodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8) A not-for-profit corporation affiliated with DOE – … total of 202 LIRR M9 cars. Auditors found LIRR was behind schedule for delivery of the initial base order of 92 cars by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… DiNapoli said. “The relief funds are temporary, so it is critical that local communities make changes, including … can use this tool to assist in budget planning, which is especially helpful during periods of revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… into the Customer Contracts Module. All agencies, both Online and Bulkload, must create Repayment Agreement contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… Executive Director Jan Hoffman was sentenced yesterday for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA … S. Mills, the HUD Inspector General, and the State Police for partnering with my office to hold them accountable for their crimes.” “The defendants took advantage of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… revenue collection alternatives, using measures such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How many total collections are being processed? What is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… 2020: Your Participation Matters To Request or Fill Out an Online Form: Census Form Read January Report: New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2016
… field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2016Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-201
… memorandum originally dated 10/29/13, issued by OCA Payroll Operations, authorizes the December 2013 payment. … OCA memorandum for a list of eligible titles); and Have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … criteria but is on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence (except with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-201-december-2013-unified-court-system-ucs-uniform-and-equipmentXIV.4.B Establishment and Closing of Bank Accounts – XIV. Special Procedures
… Agency Request It is the agency’s responsibility to request to establish a bank account. Each agency must obtain authorization from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4b-establishment-and-closing-bank-accountsDetails About the Audit Process
… with handling public resources, you are responsible for using those resources effectively, efficiently, … to the final report. It describes what auditors look for and their professional auditing standards. Our staff will … will help make this process easier and less time-consuming for you and produce more meaningful results for your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/details-about-audit-process