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Opinion 2004-2
… whether a town is prohibited from entering into a contract for the purchase of gravel from a vendor who may obtain at … member. The vendor leases the property from the spouse for "fair market value," and has the right, but not the … municipality that they serve (General Municipal Law §801). For purposes of article 18, a "contract" includes any express …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2Office of Addiction Services and Supports: Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc. (Follow-Up) (2024-F-29)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc. (Report 2020-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f29.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… programs, activities, and services. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADA Standards) set minimum scoping and technical requirements for newly designed and constructed or altered … for rent-controlled tenants outside NYC, citing legal constraints. Of the initial report’s six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The surge is largely due to a sharp increase in deaths from opioids related to illicit … opioids. Overdose deaths statewide from opioids and all drugs (5,841) in 2021 surpassed the previous 2017 peak by … critical that we recognize this crisis has moved steadily into communities of color and future funding decisions should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Programs (Follow-Up) (2019-F-40) An audit released in April 2018 determined, based on the amount and quality of … residents had more than doubled since 2014, the number of cases referred to counsel for further action decreased in … the Second Injury Fund, and the Fund for Reopened Cases. Auditors identified 7,500 errors totaling more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (2013-S-58). Background Our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsVillage of Holley – Financial Condition of the Water and Sewer Funds (2014M-334)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Village’s water and sewer funds for the period June 1, … Village of Holley Financial Condition of the Water and Sewer Funds 2014M334 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/03/village-holley-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2014m-334Review of the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC)
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments made to the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale … 28, 2014, the Department made a $16,250.00 advance payment to the LDC. On June 9, 2014, the LDC claimed the remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/24/review-local-development-corporation-laurelton-rosedale-and-springfield-gardens-ldcVillage of East Syracuse – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2023M-79)
… The Board did not review, or designate anyone to review, bank statements and canceled check images, bank reconciliations and bank transfers, or compare receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-east-syracuse-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2023m-79Town of Blooming Grove – Board Oversight of Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2014M-360)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s internal controls over cash receipts … Department cash receipts or implemented procedures to provide guidance for employees when recording … implement procedures for Recreation Department employees to follow when collecting, handling and recording cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/04/town-blooming-grove-board-oversight-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2014m-360Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… basic services of $8,000 plus 50 percent of certain permit fees. This type of arrangement is usually indicative of an … Building Inspector receives an Internal Revenue Service Form 1099, and does not receive any fringe benefits. During … received $84,197, nearly $73,000 of which was based on fees collected for building permits. Because there is no cap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Town of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… to evaluate the Town’s financial condition of the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2011, to … The Town of Halfmoon is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 21,500. The Town is governed by a Board that comprises a Town Supervisor and four Councilmen. The Town’s general fund budget for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County and has approximately 3,300 residents. The Village is … elected Board of Trustees comprising four elected Trustees and an elected Mayor. Operating expenditures for the 2010-11 … For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, the Board reviewed and authorized only 12 abstracts with 573 claims out of 146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationDiNapoli Announces Sale of $634 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the sale of two series of New York State General Obligation Bonds totaling $634 million … various bond acts and refund certain outstanding State of New York General Obligation bonds to reduce future debt service costs, saving New York taxpayers a total of approximately $50.2 million on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-634-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsTown of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
Town of Black Brook Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts 2012M216
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216DiNapoli Announces Sale of $540 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… The bonds are scheduled to be delivered on March 26, 2025. “These bonds, all of which have been approved by the … here: https://osc.ny.gov/press/docs/bond-sale-summary-2025 . The Series 2025A Tax-Exempt Bonds, the Series 2025B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-540-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsVendRep System Guide for Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of Contracts Users
… a specific vendor has certified a questionnaire Review contract data VendRep System Online Help contains the … vendor responsibility forms and associated vendor-specific contract data. Also can search contracts approved by the State Comptroller’s Office. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-office-state-comptroller-bureau-contracts-usersCity of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… the Department. On April 11, 2013, John Whalen was charged with grand larceny in the second degree, a class "C" felony. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and abuse. New York’s school districts annually spend approximately $60 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 89-18
… opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Conferences and Training Schools (wages lost from regular job while attending required basic course of assessors' training) TOWN ASSESSOR -- Training (reimbursement for wages lost from regular job) … lost from his or her regular job while attending assessor training provided by the New York State Board of Equalization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18