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Opinion 88-4
… SERVICES LAW, §371; STATE CONSTITUTION, ART VIII, §1: A county may determine that appropriate refreshments served to … expenditures for such refreshments. You ask whether a county may provide refreshments for trainees participating in a county foster parent training program. Article 6 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… for eighth grade reading but declined in eighth grade math (down 6 points). Over this time, New York’s losses in fourth grade math and reading scores were double the national average and exceeded 45 other states in math and 38 other states in reading. The average drop for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Pandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Report 2021-S-9 ). About the Program The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for individuals with intellectual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… chief, who was also a director of the Border City Hose Company, entered into an unauthorized contract with a … the chief or ensure the treasurer received, accounted for and dispersed all district money. Border City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (Seneca County) Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Cost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… it is often more convenient for them to pay with a credit card than to fill out a procurement request form and … and necessary expenses, local governments must have both a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in … best practices below as a reference for adopting a strong credit card policy and developing sensible internal controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… Bridges and Tunnels, is an MTA agency that operates seven toll bridges and two tunnels that interconnect parts of New … vehicles per year and carries more traffic than any other bridge or tunnel authority in the nation. Toll revenues from … without payment of the toll prescribed by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority at the regularly established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followOversight of Drug Disposal
… the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) programs and the programs it oversees collect and dispose of unneeded drugs … sound disposal options, such as approved drug take-back programs, are available. Since 2008, the Department of … whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports programs and the programs it oversees collect and dispose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… DiNapoli today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Dollar Tree and Dillard’s have agreed to new reporting standards … robust reporting standards on workplace safety.” Dollar Tree , which operates nearly 5,000 dollar stores in 48 … requirements for its overseas suppliers. Similar to Dollar Tree, Dillard’s agreed with Comptroller DiNapoli’s request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… Company, The Travelers Companies Inc., United States Steel Corp., Waste Management Inc., Western Union Co. and Wynn … Chemical H&R Block Marathon Oil Valero Energy 2014 Comcast Corp. CF Industries (2014 agreement followed 66% support in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsCost-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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… professional services are being procured in the city's best interest and in the most prudent and economical manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… harmed, and it now faces lawsuits, possible loss of gaming licenses and other potential regulatory sanctions. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingRotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe – Claims Auditing (2025M-107)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe District Board of Fire Commissioners Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/rotterdam-fire-district-number-7-schonowe-claims-auditing-2025m-107Opinion 2001-11
… for purposes of section 801 of the General Municipal Law) -- Purchases and Sales (assistant fire chief as … doing business with fire district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §801: An assistant chief of a fire district fire … is also deemed to have an interest in contracts of a firm, partnership or association of which the officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11XI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Annual Employment Reports will be due no later than May 15th of each year. SUMMARY RFPs and other solicitations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today at the Investor … Nations announced a $2 billion increase to the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) low emissions equities index, doubling its … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today at the Investor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… its efforts to cover all S&P 500 companies and, combined with expected increases in the disclosure of boards’ racial … gender of their workforce, including senior management, with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission . … asserting a commitment to inclusivity of diversity by sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, gender expression …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionComptroller DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Report on Disability Inclusion
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that he has called on 49 of the largest U.S. companies, including Apple, … McDonald’s, Nike and Twentieth Century Fox, to report on their inclusion of people with disabilities across the … lack of information and disclosure of corporate policies on disability inclusion by creating a benchmarking tool that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-report-disability-inclusionDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… stress category has fallen considerably over the past three years. This year there was a particularly steep drop … monitoring system, which excludes New York City and the “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, … by school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four) increased from $13.8 billion in SY 2020-21 to $15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressV.2 Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… and can not be aligned with a broader statewide use Tree Updates Yes Yes NOTE: Program values require KK_DB_PRGM tree placement from DOB and RPT_SW_PRGM tree placement from OSC. COA and KK change request form and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v2-governance