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Approved State Contracts and Payments
… construction of the New York State Fairgrounds Exposition Center. $3.6 million with MMC Corporation for proceeds from … to construct the Western New York Welcome Center at Grand Island, Erie County. $17.1 million with Slate Hill … for the Disabled Inc. for janitorial services at the Long Island Expressway Welcome Center. $4.2 million grant to CSX …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/1018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsOpinion 92-9
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … subpoena for pre-trial questioning) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Court or Other Tribunal" (meaning for purposes of General … powers, meeting at certain times and places for the hearing and decision of causes and other matters brought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9Uncollected Penalties (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial report was issued on July 31, 2013 and covered the period of April 1, 2007 to February 1, 2013. … to determine whether the Department effectively pursues and collects outstanding penalties. During the initial audit, … routinely had no collection activity for two years or more and were often deemed uncollectible. This audit also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/uncollected-penalties-followState Police Bulletin No. SP-235
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues for Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. (University Police, Encon Police, Park … Police, and Forest Rangers). Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 31 represented by the Police Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022
… as a result of an accident. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleDownsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that goods … procurement policy and that all claims were approved prior to payment. None of the 18 purchases of goods and services … debit card transactions, totaling $8,346, were paid prior to Board audit and approval, which could result in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Opinion 89-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§8017(a), 8022; … Whether a county department of social services is subject to the fees prescribed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-19Town of Sheridan – Shared Services Costs (2023M-74)
… incurred pursuant to an intermunicipal agreement (IMA) and whether the Town Board (Board) conveyed land in a transparent and equitable manner. Key Findings The Town was not … equitably for shared service costs related to the IMA and the operating group Chadwick Bay Intermunicipal Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-shared-services-costs-2023m-74Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023
… or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/26/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to … health problems, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Clean drinking water … standards for contaminants with harmful health effects. In New York state, the 2017-18 enacted state budget contains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionSewanhaka Central High School District – Business Office Information Technology Systems (2023M-12)
… (IT) contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. Key Findings … plan to help them adequately secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. … IT contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-business-office-informationInteractive Maps: Language Access Service Needs Statewide (2022-S-38)
… access to government programs and services Executive Order 26 issued on October 6 2011 established a statewide language …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-maps-language-access-service-needs-statewide-2022-s-38Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare. The audit covered the period July 2016 through June … Individuals who are eligible or appear eligible for Medicare are required to apply for Medicare as a condition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicareDiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… pre-pandemic levels. Restaurants As of March 2023, the restaurant sector has recovered 95.5% of pre-pandemic jobs, … Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Construction Office Restaurant Retail Securities Tourism Industry Sector Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… The executive director of special education provider IncludED … for life from providing special education services for the state. "Today’s guilty plea shows that those who rip off … Vance. "Instead of providing these young children with the special education services they needed, the defendant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesLivonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
… maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff members … Recommendation Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such … of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkSullivan County Funding Corporation – Millennium Revolving Loan Program (2021M-196)
… Funding Corporation (Corporation) officials awarded funds from the Millennium revolving loan program (Program) in … Key Findings Corporation officials did not award all funds from the Program in accordance with established … County Funding Corporation Corporation officials awarded funds from the Millennium revolving loan program Program in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/03/25/sullivan-county-funding-corporation-millennium-revolvingEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… Objective To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is making … To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesControls Over Selected Expenditures (Follow-Up)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Office of Victim Services to implement the recommendation contained in our audit report Controls Over Selected Expenditures Report 2017S72
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/controls-over-selected-expenditures-followCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)
… amounts that are expected to be realized from a 25 percent increase in metered water rates and a decrease in sewer rents … mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase within the tax levy limit as permitted by law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b24-7-4