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Opinion 94-20
… Bonds (use of for "extraordinary expenses" for snow and ice removal) VILLAGE LAW, §§5-518, 6-622, 22-2200; MUNICIPAL … bonds to pay for "extraordinary expenses" for snow and ice removal incurred in its 1993-4 fiscal year. You ask … all or part of any "extraordinary expenses" for snow and ice removal incurred in its 1993-4 fiscal year, or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20DiNapoli: Medicaid Redesign Presents Opportunities and Risks
… decades of reform, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s Medicaid program is undergoing major changes, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-medicaid-redesign-presents-opportunities-and-risksArea #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… schools often rely on third parties to provide a variety of IT-related services. For your protection and to avoid potential misunderstandings, … you were not expecting. Many IT service providers have standard SLAs – reflecting various levels of service at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… as recommended by DiNapoli. In 2015, 2,332 contracts were approved late by agencies. The agencies with the highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… Newsday published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … a broader choice, yet still allows them to cast a vote for an electable candidate that supports the issues they care … consider. So what are the reforms that would really make an impact? Start with voluntary public campaign financing for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… under the supervision of Deputy Chief Investigator John McManus and Supervising Investigator Sylvia Rivera, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonArchived: Legislative Session 2015 –2016
… Enacted Legislation: IDA Reform – Signed into law on December 18, 2015 as Chapter 563 of the Laws of 2015 – … agencies, corporations and bank or trust companies. Prompt Payment – Signed into law on December 11, 2015 as Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2015-2016Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… are retained in an HCR-held HAP reserve called Restricted Net Position. In addition, any excess HAP funds that are … HAP reserves, which include both the HCR-held Restricted Net Position reserves and the HUD-held program reserves, can … fee reserve and contribute to HCR’s Unrestricted Net Position (UNP). LAs must conduct physical HQS inspections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… under certain conditions. DHCR works with owners as they near the end of their 20 year affordability requirements to … of four developments located in New York City: 753 Classon Avenue Housing Company (Brooklyn), Cathedral Parkway Towers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… travel on business, such as to attend conferences and training classes, generally you may only reimburse them for … trips after the end of conferences at taxpayer expense for personal reasons Missing or insufficient documentation of … authorized by the governing board, employees who use their personal vehicles for business travel may receive a mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesContact Us
… If you’ve filed a claim : Here’s what you can expect next Check your claim status Upload your … questions or contact us with the form below. How much is my claim? To protect your privacy and prevent fraud, we … to the address provided on your claim form within 30 days. What is the status of my claim? You can check the status of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… hears, makes findings, and recommends action on civilian complaints filed against members of the New York City Police … OCFS could make improvements to child fatality and PQI reviews. OCFS made some progress in addressing the problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: NY Pension Fund Reaches Climate Agreements With Five Portfolio Companies
… The Fund reached agreements with Southwest Airlines Inc. and steel-maker Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. to set greenhouse … disclose climate transition action plans. The utility WEC Energy Group Inc. agreed to publicly disclose a feasibility … compensation plan. McDonald’s Corp. agreed to assess supply chain water-related business risks and/or set water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-ny-pension-fund-reaches-climate-agreements-five-portfolio-companiesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… "Both houses of Congress are fighting to enact sweeping tax changes that would eliminate important deductions for millions of New Yorkers and threaten higher costs for essential public infrastructure projects. "Middle-class … Both houses of Congress are fighting to enact sweeping tax changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformConstitutional Debt Limit
… much debt a local government or school district can incur. For counties, cities, towns and villages: The debt limit is a … of taxable property within a municipality. Debt issued for the purpose of water supply and distribution and certain … excluded from the debt limit. Exclusions from the limit for debt related to sewer projects and certain types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/constitutional-debt-limitOneonta City School District – Payroll (2017M-202)
… for the 2017-18 fiscal year total $38.6 million. Noteworthy Achievement District officials accurately paid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/oneonta-city-school-district-payroll-2017m-202Lima Public Library – Procurement (2017M-295)
… 1, 2016 through December 20, 2017. Background The Lima Public Library is a municipal public library located in the Town of Lima in Livingston … $160,000. Key Finding The Board did not adopt a procurement policy. Key Recommendation The Board should adopt … Lima Public Library Procurement 2017M295 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/30/lima-public-library-procurement-2017m-295St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2016M-371)
… period July 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background The St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services … St LawrenceLewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/12/23/st-lawrence-lewis-board-cooperative-educational-services-payroll-2016m-371Southwestern Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-356)
… District’s claims processing function for the period July 1, 2014 through July 11, 2016. Background The Southwestern Central School District is located in the Towns of Busti, Ellicott and Harmony in … for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $26.6 million. Key Finding Except for minor discrepancies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-356