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Opinion 90-27
… of a village located within the town are authorized to establish a joint fire district by resolution subject to a … discontinue the operation of its fire department. You ask how the town and village may proceed to establish a joint … 1990 James M. Steele, Supervisor Town of Avon … Concerning how the town and village may proceed to establish a joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… control, the limited time that board members may have to devote to the audit of claims can render an otherwise strong control … effective. Many governing boards have recognized the need to have a strong claims auditing function and, where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleWho Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The governing board is generally responsible for the high level oversight of … or school district resources. The governing board is also generally responsible for adopting broad policies … board (or the officer responsible for auditing claims, if such a position has been established) is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school audits have been issued. … data. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… your needs than what your utility currently offers. The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) may have … such arrangements are already in place. Contact your county purchasing agent for more information about these … private corporations. Use Less Energy Appoint an Energy Manager and develop an overall energy management program to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… do a better job.” Elder abuse is a problem nationwide, with 1 in 10 older adults subject to physical or … adults, many of them senior citizens, who need help with food, shelter or medical care. APS providers receive … to the agency, including that it work more closely with providers to improve documentation of case progress and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsXIV.4.B Establishment and Closing of Bank Accounts – XIV. Special Procedures
… in the bidding. The requesting agency should allow a period of time commensurate with the complexity of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4b-establishment-and-closing-bank-accountsDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… and allow taxpayers to make payments, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … residents who want their interactions with government to be easy and convenient,” DiNapoli said. “Officials can use smart technology to trim costs, hold the line on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… how effective the IT Transformation process has been in ensuring that the resulting Office of Information … and whether the Transformation has been successful in standardizing the processes followed by each agency. The … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… states that New Yorkers will be the healthiest people in the world – living in communities that promote health, protected from health threats, and having access to quality, … (the Life Pass It On Trust Fund) has also begun to benefit from a voluntary $1 donation check-off on license …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… op-ed, “ A Ticking Clock for Job Benefits ,” was published in The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature … and former employees are mounting. While public employers in New York annually pay contributions to pre-fund pensions, … paying the minimum due on a credit card rather than paying in full or setting up a payment plan to reduce the debt. And …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careOpinion 97-26
… in a fire district pursuant to Town Law, §176(27). You ask the following questions: (1) May the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26Contract Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… The Authority needs to better develop and implement strategies for detecting and preventing MWBE fraud on its … expenses are reported to DED. Develop and implement strategies for detecting and preventing MWBE fraud schemes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/contract-participation-disadvantaged-business-enterprises-and-minority-and-women-ownedInvestors: Exxon Needs to Step Up on Climate Change
… On the eve of ExxonMobil’s annual meeting, New York State Comptroller … on ExxonMobil to agree to their request that the company address how it will be affected by worldwide efforts to adopt the goals of the Paris Agreement to rein in climate change. In recent weeks, similar proposals have won a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/investors-exxon-needs-step-climate-changeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued. City University of New York (CUNY): Time and Attendance Practices for Public … the issues identified in the initial report. Department of Health (DOH) Medicaid Program: Improper Fee-for-Service … that should have been covered by managed care plans. Many of the improper payments identified were for newborn-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… steps after high school, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … steps after high school according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… York City it oversees 115 residences through offices in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. … don't closely monitor Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) notifications of driver incidents, which include … the agency's response, go to: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093019/sga-2018-17s50.pdf Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsAre You Vested? And What It Means
… do not have to fill out any paperwork to become vested. Tier 1, 2, 3 or 4 members who have at least five years of credited service are vested. As of April 9, 2022, Tier 5 and 6 members also only need five years of service credit to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/are-you-vested-and-what-it-meansComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not monitor computer use policies or adopt adequate IT security policies. Auditors also found officials did not … were paid $740,600 during the audit period. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits