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West Seneca Fire District #4 – Procurement (2020M-52)
… Determine if District officials are obtaining competitive pricing in compliance with the District’s procurement policy … 42 purchases totaling $149,854 to demonstrate competitive pricing. Key Recommendations Update the procurement policy to … Determine if District officials are obtaining competitive pricing in compliance with the Districts procurement policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/18/west-seneca-fire-district-4-procurement-2020m-52Glossary
… account where a parent or natural guardian is listed along with an account owner under the age of 18. Custodian A … to as co-owners, co-tenants or joint tenants. Back to top Notary Public A public officer constituted by law to serve … to be in writing. Many institutions, such as hospitals, banks and, in the United States, the Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/glossaryEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has designed and … decisions. This technology can be used in a variety of ways, such as quickly scanning resumes for key words to … a candidate’s behaviors and mannerisms. While the use of these tools can benefit companies by saving time and money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… revenue collection alternatives, using measures such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How … By becoming more efficient, your local government can possibly increase collections, lower processing costs and … service fee to be charged for each transaction. Determine whether your local government will absorb the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing numerous checks to herself
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsOversight of Kendra’s Law (2022-S-43)
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to provide reasonable assurance that existing and potential AOT recipients receive their court-ordered treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s43.pdfCompliance With Navigation Law (2019-S-59)
To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring and enforcing requirements to ensure boaters’ safety ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s59.pdfCompliance With Jonathan's Law (2017-S-67)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is complying with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s67.pdfCompliance With Jonathan's Law (2018-S-22)
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health is complying with the requirements ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s22.pdfCompliance With Navigation Law (2019-S-59)
To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring and enforcing requirements to ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s59-response.pdf“Piggybacking” Law - Exception to Competitive Bidding
Guidelines for the "Piggybacking" Exception to Competitive Bidding under General Municipal Law § 103 (16)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/piggybacking-law.pdfModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… own circumstances. However, pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 806(1)(a), counties, cities, towns, villages, … "relative" to include a specified list of persons having a family relationship with a municipal officer or employee. Can … and computers for necessary personal matters such as family care and changes in work schedule. Examples of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsOpinion 97-1
… You ask whether a village housing authority may become a participant in a county workers' compensation … may by resolution of its governing body elect to become a participant in a plan established in the county, or, … Whether a village housing authority may become a participant in a county workers compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1Opinion 88-64
… and dental benefits for housing authority employees) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Insurance (joint agreement between municipality and public housing authority to provide employee health and dental benefits) … Whether either General Municipal Law Article 5G 119m et seq or Public Housing Law 99 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Under Pressure: Local Government Revenue Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our State’s local governments are being tested on many fronts as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-government-revenue-challenges-during-covid-19-pandemic.pdfDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… of Jamaica, Queens, who moved to Maryland to live with her son, Bump. In 2019, a concerned neighbor reported to the SSA … in order to continue receiving her payments. When her son appeared instead, the SSA questioned him. He stated that she was out of the country, on an extended tour of Europe and only reachable by e-mail. Authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District – Purchasing (Erie County) The purchasing policy does not require the solicitation of multiple quotations or … requests for proposals (RFPs) before awarding professional service contracts. District officials could not provide … appear reasonable. However, city officials should assess what is a reasonable amount of fund balance for each fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is falling short in meeting the needs of homeless New Yorkers, particularly … with mental health and substance abuse issues, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… were printed before claims were audited and approved. Warrants were not signed indicating audit and approval of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introduction