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Opinion 88-48
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring … Finger Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority. However, in order to assure that equipment purchases are made in furtherance of the corporate purposes of the Authority and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Opinion 91-61
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Bail Moneys (1% fee to fund an … to incarceration service plan, should not be collected in a county not having such an approved plan. We have been … §99-m(2), as amended by Laws of 1991, chapter 166, §383, in those counties which do not have an approved alternatives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61DiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… Corning city clerk allegedly stole as much as $11,000 in cash from city coffers, including $5,000 from city parking … P. DiNapoli. The clerk, Stephanie Burlew, was charged in July with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony. Corning officials … Corning city clerk allegedly stole as much as $11000 in cash from city coffers including $5000 from city parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… Poverty (“Met Council”), has been sentenced to 18 months in jail. Ross also paid $534,000 in restitution to Met Council and agreed to a judgment against him in the amount of $956,000 in favor of Met Council. The joint … Jewish Poverty Met Council has been sentenced to 18 months in jail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in county funds. “Alexander McDougall abused his position to … said: “This defendant is accused of using his position in the Clerk’s Office to steal money from the residents of Erie County. In addition to uncovering this brazen theft, I want to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Job Creation Increases for IDA Projects
… Agencies (IDAs) produced nearly 36,000 additional jobs in 2014, an increase of 18 percent from the prior year, … “IDAs are an important catalyst for economic development in our state,” said DiNapoli. “But as the value of tax … of IDAs was signed into law last year and will result in better evaluation of the economic impact they are having …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-job-creation-increases-ida-projectsDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… in New York state comprise 22 percent, or 4.4 million, of the state’s population, which is well above the national average of 13 percent, according to a report released today by State … City and Long Island. “Immigrants are nearly a quarter of our population. While the vast majority live in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaXI.15.A Competitive Grants Procurement Record – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for review in advance of the contracts for the program. OSC approval of … Record. Use of the Checklist will guide agencies in providing the required documentation and will assist OSC in performing a timely review of the information submitted. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi15a-competitive-grants-procurement-recordIX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… of the state, or any agency or officer thereof except in pursuance of an appropriation by law. Section 4 (5) also … transfer. These transfer authorizations may be contained in appropriation acts or within bills that are enacted with … of the state or any agency or officer thereof except in pursuance of an appropriation by law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… giving of gift cards during the holiday season increasing in popularity, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … DiNapoli reminds New Yorkers to spend the gift cards in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get … easy to lose track of your gift cards,” DiNapoli said. “In 2020, over $16 million worth of unused gift cards were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsXVI.4 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… for selected specialized areas that apply to agencies in the State reporting entity, accountability for some of which is solely or largely the responsibility of the Office of the State Comptroller. … for selected specialized areas that apply to agencies in the State reporting entity accountability for some of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4-overviewXVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… of outlining the scope of what is and what is not included in the State's periodic financial reports and why. The principles described in this chapter are applicable only to the central State … for within the State's fund structure maintained or tied in with the SFS. It does not apply to the independent public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewDiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities
… scoring for all local governments and school districts in New York. “Since implementing the system last year, we … financial picture. But our work is not done. The value in our system will be borne out over time as it helps guide … system has identified a total of 142 municipalities in some level of fiscal stress. This includes 16 counties, 18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-citiesDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's … and fare hikes that won’t come near what it needs, and in fact will extend the problems we face, not solve them. … officials and the New York State Congressional Delegation in order to pass legislation to provide the MTA with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York City Department of … services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. In March 2014, DHS contracted with the Institute for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteSUNY Bulletin No. SU-322.3
… establishing temporary overtime rates for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA working at a SUNY University Hospital. Affected Employees Employees in certain Security Services Unit (SSU BU 21) titles who work … SUNY providers that opt into a pilot program for employees in certain titles to establish a temporary overtime rate up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3223-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-823
… dues increase for employees represented by IBT, Local 237 in Bargaining Units SB, SE, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SW, SX and … Employees: Employees represented by IBT, Local 237 in Bargaining Units SB, SE, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SW, SX and SZ … are affected. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated May 1, 2025. OSC Actions: At the request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-823-international-brotherhood-teamsters-ibt-local-237XII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… of this section is to provide guidance to assist agencies in determining whether claims for payment from vendors and … just, true and correct and therefore appropriate to pay. In addition, Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6.7 of the NYCRR … requires agencies to support any claim for payment entered in to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) with sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationOversight of Telemental Health Services
… that related telemental health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The audit … mental health services and psychiatric care at a distance. In July 2019, the Office of Mental Health (OMH) expanded the … TMH for the duration of the COVID-19 disaster emergency. In addition, OMH issued a blanket attestation for providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately ensures … and utility costs by installing energy efficiency measures in the homes of income-eligible persons, especially those … Services (HHS) and must expend and account for WAP awards in accordance with federal statutes, regulations, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-funding