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State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… still too many communities struggling with chronic budget strain," said DiNapoli. "Looking to the future, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… student loan balance of $26,400. The Watertown-Fort Drum area ranked lowest among areas for which data are … default rates varied dramatically depending on the type of school an individual attended. For instance, students who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … annual update document with the State Comptroller’s Office for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Village of Clinton – Financial … records were inaccurate and unreliable. Fund balances for all funds were commingled in the records, making it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… days. Village officials also did not bill two commercial customers because those customers had broken water meters. As a result, one … monthly financial reports for the board’s review; complete bank reconciliations; and submit an accounting of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… records were reliable and to address the town’s cash flow needs. The board did not fulfill its oversight … audit of the records of the supervisor and town clerk. For access to state and local government spending and nearly … openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, New York City, and their … the month of November. Empire State Developmen t – a bond sale of up to $1.20 billion of tax-exempt and/or taxable … month of December. Long Island Power Authority – a bond sale of up to $675 million in tax-exempt and/or taxable fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterOpinion 94-10
… 29, 1994 Steven M. Silverberg, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Mamaroneck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-10Opinion 2002-8
… of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views … outstanding) TOWN LAW §§195, 202-c: When a water district was established more than three years ago, no improvement has … You ask whether a water district, which was properly formed in 1982 but for which no improvements were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8Opinion 89-2
… pursuant to a group purchasing program) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §2803-a; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(8): A municipal nursing home may participate in … purchasing programs operated pursuant to Public Health Law, §2803-a. Purchases made pursuant to such programs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2Opinion 92-21
… in criminal cases (Hon. Frank C. Moore, Memorandum to the Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, re: Senate Patro. 141, Pr. 141, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 98 - 22
… increasing that amount and you ask whether this must be done by local law or instead may be done by resolution. The Village Law contains no specific … in an amount not exceeding $5000 in a fiscal year must be done by local law or instead may be done by resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… with state regulations in six counties – Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk and Wayne. “Individuals who … cases (79 percent) were either not reported (Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego and Suffolk counties) or not … and Wayne). For example, auditors found officials in Erie and Montgomery counties did not report the activity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededDiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… popcorn, Peter Pan Peanut Butter and Healthy Choice ice cream. Harvesting palm oil has been linked to rainforest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilXI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to the public; and rendering services for compensation, in relation to any case, proceeding, application, or other … will continue to monitor State employees who are doing business with the State. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawIX.6.D HHS Payment Management System – IX. Federal Grants
… The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Division of Payment Management uses a custom-developed Payment … are approved or rejected automatically based on the amount of available funds in non-expired status in the PMS account. … The Department of Health and Human Services HHS Division of Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6d-hhs-payment-management-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office … audits of the Town of Deerpark , Town of East Hampton , Village of East Hampton , Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire … visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… by New York’s local governments need an estimated $27.4 billion in repairs, according to a report released today by … of traffic carried. Those structures may have inadequate lane or shoulder widths, low clearances or low load-carrying … in recent years. In 2016, the state created the BRIDGE NY program to support local bridges and culverts. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… saved $294.4 million on behalf of these recipients for clinic, inpatient, and practitioner claims that could have … saved $190.3 million on behalf of 17,818 recipients for clinic, inpatient, and practitioner claims that could have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to … and, in the longer term, rising sea levels. Severe winter weather can create hazardous travel conditions throughout the … does not have procedures to address all types of severe weather events and did not perform an assessment of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2170
… reimbursements include: Excess Personal Car Mileage (PCM) Reimbursements Excess Per Diem Payments Non-Overnight … Payments Taxable Under the IRS One-Year Rule Excess PCM and Per Diem Amounts: IRS rules relating to employee … by receipts. The 2023 maximum rate allowed by IRS for PCM is 65.5 cents per mile effective from January 1, 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2170-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursements