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Opinion 90-27

… for the establishment of joint fire districts without petition. Article 11-A of the Town Law (§189-a et seq. ) and … of functions or duties in a county with an alternative form of government). However, given the requirement that each … (§90 et seq .), which governs the conduct of referenda on petition in towns, is applicable "[w]henever this chapter …

Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs

… school district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy consumption also makes communities greener. Pay Less … CostSaving Ideas How to Reduce Energy Costs …

Effectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation

… the resulting Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) clusters operate efficiently and whether the … Background The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York … merge State agencies’ operations and streamline services. ITS was created pursuant to a recommendation of the …

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… email.  Note that our call center representatives do not have any more information about your claim than what’s … Claim ID? If you submitted your claim: Online : You would have received an email from us with your Claim ID. Check your … or spam folder if you can’t find it. By mail: You would have received an email (or letter if you did not provide an …

Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process

… the establishment of the position of Town Comptroller in certain towns. When this position is established, the Town …

DiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents

… of its Smart City Project. “New technologies are reshaping how local government services are delivered. Local officials … other local officials to explore options to improve their service delivery.” “Emerging smart technologies have enormous … cameras that record use of the parking spot and support remote e-ticketing. These systems often allow drivers to …

XI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… audit and other subject matter experts as appropriate. Group brainstorming is useful for identifying the full range …

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… County) Auditors found the treasurer did not prepare 26 of 43 months of bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The treasurer … six reserves with balances totaling $9.6 million as of June 30, 2018, that were potentially overfunded or …

Who 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 … employee, an officer, or a member of the governing board, is responsible for having a clear understanding of travel and …

Responsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance

Are You Vested? And What It Means

… Are You Vested? Being vested means that you have earned … 4 members who have at least five years of credited service are vested. As of April 9, 2022, Tier 5 and 6 members also … service retirement benefit. Effective immediately, if you are a Tier 5 or 6 member with five or more years of service …

DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education

… were also not proficient in ELA (English Language Arts) or math based on their performance on standardized state tests …

DiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care

… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s op-ed, “ A Ticking Clock for Job Benefits ,” was published in The Albany Times Union today, … fund retire health insurance and other post employment benefits (OPEB). * * * New York is behind other states when it comes to paying for benefits promised to public employees when they retire. The …

DiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals

… that three major U.S. energy companies have agreed to detail how they will be impacted by the global effort to achieve the Paris Agreement's goals and how they can adapt … announced that three major US energy companies have agreed to detail how they will be impacted by the global effort to …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… Rail Road (LIRR) (2018-S-35) The LIRR entered into a contract with Services for the UnderServed (SUS) to provide … LIRR has not developed any performance standards in its contract with SUS and has no basis for determining whether or … for or promoted into. New York City Health and Hospitals Corp. (H+H): Controls Over Equipment (2017-N-9) Auditors …

DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… year, for a cumulative total of more than $15.4 million. Village of Muttontown – Board Oversight (Nassau County) The … (Monroe County) The town granted a total of 1,479 non-NYS STAR property tax exemptions for non-municipal-owned property …

DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults

… management advice, meal deliveries or counseling. The provider also decides if the situation is life-threatening, … adults. At a minimum, the state is supposed to review each provider every three to four years. But when auditors looked … information. Of the 20 reviews sampled: 13 didn’t have the number of open referrals being assessed. 10 didn’t list how …

Investors: Exxon Needs to Step Up on Climate Change

… including equities, real estate and alternative investment strategies. The Commissioners' work supports the Church of …

New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2020

… Message from the Comptroller March 2022 Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have seen how the fiscal and policy resources of the federal government can help in times of real need. The historic response from Washington, … Since the onset of the COVID19 pandemic New Yorkers have seen how the fiscal …

DiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones

… The agency uses the vehicles to transport clients to and from medical appointments and other services. DiNapoli's … from April 1, 2015 through June 26, 2018 found: 467 unpaid traffic violations were issued to 144 vehicles, racking up … incurred while driving State vehicles. To read the full report, including the agency's response, go to: …