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Opinion 90-36
… Law make any reference to payment by postdated checks. The only reported New York case in point of which we are aware … prevailing principle that a tax collecting officer could only accept payment in money. In McLanahan v City of Syracuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36Approved State Contracts and Payments
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,722 contracts for state … with The Nature Conservancy to purchase vacant land in Wilton, Saratoga County. Gaming Commission $1.3 million … In October the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1722 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for October 2016
… $1.4 million for hospital sitter services at Central NY DDSO, including $336,000 to Total Healthcare Staffing of … to the Tappan Zee Constructors LLC contract for the New NY Bridge including dispute resolution, increased … The Pike Co. for design and construction services at the Rochester Amtrak Train Station. Payment Rejections and Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2016XI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and liabilities (“Transferor”). Contractors doing business with New York State may attempt to transfer their rights, … of the State Comptroller (OSC) approval, OSC must concur with the waiver. This in no way limits the State agency’s … a transfer. Contract assignments should not be confused with vendor address changes or name changes, which are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsVII.9 Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… (FBIC Ledger) reports for their agency. These reports can only be run for data through March 31, 2019 before the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-overviewVII.9 Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… (FBIC Ledger) reports for their agency. These reports can only be run for data through March 31, 2019 before the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2373.1
… For example, if an employee has $200 deposited into a loan account and the remainder going into a balance account, the same distribution will be applied. Undeliverable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23731-october-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-district-councilOpinion 91-13*
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (as constituting indebtedness for purposes … Requiring Bidding (lease of public facility for use by a municipal corporation in performance of its governmental … created because of "the statutory provision that in no way can the city become indebted." ( id ., 36 NY2d at 618, 370 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-13Oversight of Study Abroad Programs
… audit covered the period from January 2018 through June 2025. About the Program SUNY Study Abroad Programs (SAPs) … is responsible for the oversight of SAPs across the SUNY network. SUNY OGA provides strategic planning, policy … students to participate in SAPs offered within the SUNY network. This allows SAPs to be easily accessible and gives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/oversight-study-abroad-programsDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and … Amsterdam’s unreserved fund balance fell from $3.4 million in 2007 to $620,000 in 2011, a decrease of 81 percent. The city’s short-term … Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Uncollected Penalties (2015-F-8) An initial report issued in July 2013 found that outstanding penalties routinely had … and there was a lack of communication and information flow in the department. In a follow-up, auditors found department officials have made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Controlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… complete report - pdf] We also released six letter reports to the following School Districts: Arlington Central School … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether school districts are adequately … and monitoring user access. All districts had weaknesses in accessing, monitoring and reviewing audit logs. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… whom were not SPS employees. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety … for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31 (2014-S-42) DMV administers the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and … $20.3 million and $18.9 million, respectively, and that DMV is reporting its assessable expenses accurately. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… report issued in November 2011 determined that certain Metro-North Railroad employees received costly payments due to long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: 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-oversightOpinion 89-58
… authorized to provide same improvements or services) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (authority to establish park district within an existing park district) TOWN LAW, §§81, 198, 202, 202-a, 220: A town … 12 or sections 81 or 220 of the Town Law may establish a park district within an existing larger park district and if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58List of Agencies That Can Receive Electronic Invoices
… Screening Committee COR01 Department of Corrections and Community Supervision CPI01 New York State Joint … Corrections and Community Supervision DOH01 Department of Health* DOL01 Department of Labor DOS01 Department of State … OLS01 Office of Indigent Legal Services OMH01 Office of Mental Health OPD01 Office for People with Developmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/list-agencies-can-receive-electronic-invoicesDiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil
… in Mahopac (Putnam County); Joe’s Country Convenience Store in Campbell Hall (Orange County); Raceway Exxon in … Station in Albany (Albany County); Zanella’s Market Hill Service in Amsterdam (Montgomery County); Harry’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobilState Agencies Bulletin No. 1123
… the procedures for processing the 2011 Tool Allowance Payment. Affected Employees Certain salaried and hourly … Services Unit (BU03) Agreement an annual Tool Allowance payment is provided. Contract Provisions and Eligibility Criteria Payment Amount/Eligibility Period A $175.00 Tool Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1123-2011-tool-allowance-payment-csea-operational-services-unit-bargainingAssertive Community Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the … October 31, 2014. Background The Office promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission … whose needs have not been well met by more traditional mental health services. Currently, 78 ACT provider teams are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-program