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Opinion 92-13
… supervisor, town councilmen and town clerk. Towns which are not in counties having boards of supervisors may increase … local bills which may be passed by the State Legislature, are contained in article III, §15 of the State Constitution ( … subject-matter in various ways, provided the objectives are naturally connected with the subject matter and the title …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at CUNY Medgar Evers College
… Purpose To determine whether Medgar Evers College complied with the … $5,000 per year. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-cuny-medgar-evers-collegeDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… New York state ranked first nationwide in nonprofit jobs and … on the nonprofit sector’s economic impact.” The top two categories in 2012 for nonprofits nationally and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") and Scott J. Lampert, Special Agent in Charge of the New York … court in White Plains. This case has been assigned to U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth M. Karas. Berman also … But in reality, JAMES SPINA and JEFFREY SPINA, who are doctors of chiropractic - not medical doctors - were the true …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… information technology (IT) security awareness training to all employees. Also, district officials did not develop … Personal Internet use was found on computers assigned to four employees who routinely accessed personal, private … that were potentially overfunded or unnecessary. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsXII.6.F Paying Deceased Legislator Benefits – XII. Expenditures
… State will provide the beneficiary with a benefit equal to the remainder of the legislator’s annual salary. In the … a legislator’s death, the appropriate Business Unit needs to submit an accounts payable claim. In order to do so, the Business Unit must establish the beneficiary as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6f-paying-deceased-legislator-benefitsOpinion 88-2
… which intends to provide garbage collection services for all residents by contracting with a private carter after … a position to determine the factual questions of whether all properties within the village would be benefited by the … to assessment, stated that "(i)t is settled law that all properties within an area to be serviced by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… contained two recommendations to the Authority to develop strategies to enhance compliance with PCI DSS and implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not ensure that extra classroom activity (ECA) funds were adequately safeguarded or that the collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Opinion 90-43
… of subdivision (a) of section 208-f which provides: [T]he special accidental death benefit provided by this section … or widower to continue during his or her lifetime. If he or she shall leave no widow or widower, or if his or her … to determine their fair meaning (McKinney's Cons Laws of NY, Book 1, Statutes, §97, p 211). Doing so in this case, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43DiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… Applicants who were next in line for coveted Mitchell-Lama apartments were skipped over for people farther down the … it is imperative that the affordable apartments we have are managed fairly,” DiNapoli said. “No one should wait years … each development’s managing agent keeps a monthly rent roll that lists each apartment’s head of household. But …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedState Agencies Bulletin No. 915
… into the Sandbox. The Upgraded PS Query Training Guide is accessible from the PS Query bulletin board. A … regarding the navigational changes in PS Query is available for on-demand viewing from Mediasite. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/915-ps-query-preparation-payroll-system-upgradeUncollected Penalties
… penalized establishments went out of business resulting in the withdrawal and write off over $3.5 million of accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/uncollected-penaltiesOverview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… procedures is a necessary part of IT contingency planning and often critical for restoring operations quickly and effectively following a service disruption. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overview-0Accounts Payable Advisory No. 72
… Guidance for Land Acquisition Payments Reference: Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XII.6.B – Land Acquisition … “Paying for the Purchase of Land”) informs State agencies how to process vouchers for land acquisition payments. Update: Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/72-land-acquisition-paymentsAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… of Interoperable and Emergency Communications (Office) is responsible for administering the Statewide Interoperable … toward statewide interoperability. The Division does not have procedures in place to conduct regular site visits to … grant extension requests is not clearly stated, nor does it strictly enforce its documentation requirements. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not properly account for leave accruals for 22 of the 49 employees’ accrual records tested. The … not ensure claims had adequate supporting documentation for her review prior to approval. Auditors reviewed 74 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to promote highway safety, promote proper repairs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followCortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
… rights in the financial software to enter disbursements and apply the Treasurer’s signature to checks at the time of … to review user access rights to the financial software and modify user rights according to job duties. The Treasurer … software. County officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/03/01/cortland-county-claims-audit-and-check-printing-2018m-247