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Dutchess County – Contract Monitoring (2023M-142)
… ensured that contracted vendors provided services in accordance with contract terms, and that payments were … certain services with contracted vendors were provided in accordance with contract terms and payments were … budget reports detailing services rendered were provided in accordance with contract terms. In addition, department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/08/09/dutchess-county-contract-monitoring-2023m-142XIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures
… the SFS Vendor File go through a Specially Designated Nationals validation as part of the New York State Vendor … prevent payment to entities on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List on the Office of Foreign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv8-controls-prevent-prohibited-transactions-using-sole-custody-fundsOpinion 91-21
… -- Compensation (administrator of estates - county chief fiscal officer's right to fees and commissions); (fees and commissions - right of county chief fiscal officer to remit to county, or to waive) COUNTY … Whether the chief fiscal officer of a county who serves as administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Opinion 95-28
… by a letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing investment … irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank. A local government may not authorize such an investment … irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank (hereinafter "FHLB"). General Municipal Law, §11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… participation to the Department of Economic Development (DED). In 2011, DiNapoli issued a report on MWBE reporting at … performed work on MTA contracts and amounts reported to DED represent amounts actually paid to certified MWBE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2391
… payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2025 Year End Adjustments for Members of the NYS Legislature, … in Administration Pay Period 20C, paychecks dated 12/31/2025. Eligibility Criteria: Departments 04210 and 04220 … who serve only part of the year but are active on 12/31/2025 are also eligible for a year end adjustment in the final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2391-2025-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureDiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… overhaul how it is managing payroll and purchasing of goods and services," DiNapoli said. "Although the dollar … of mistakes and their potential total dollar value is cause for significant concern. The district has not … $270,000. Auditors also examined 10 professional service providers who received payments totaling $7.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsTransforming Into Construction & Development
… of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s MTA Capital Construction to the renamed MTA Construction & Development as part of transforming the MTA resulted in improved service levels for customers, process efficiencies, and cost … of the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTA Capital Construction to the renamed MTA Construction Development as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/transforming-construction-developmentNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of … To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… including: The redevelopment of the Rondout Waterfront District including walking and biking trails to connect … to protect it from flooding from the Hudson River using $1.5 million in federal funding, and repairs to part of the … of its general fund balance to stabilize the budget, at $1.9 million and $2.9 million, respectively. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… hard work as well as the efforts of my Assistant, ADA Paul Kelly, who ensured that the defendant was held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… was charged with stealing nearly $32,000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased father-in-law, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Broome County … LaBarr was charged with stealing nearly $32000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased fatherinlaw …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The requirement for prior approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) of a contract … The requirement for prior approval by the Office of the State Comptroller OSC of a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 2081
… earnings received by Senate and Assembly members each calendar year must equal the amount of their statutory … the prorated statutory salary, based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the Assembly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2081-2022-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… found that 10 did not get any type of documented on-site visit during the recertification period. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2172
… is to inform the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing of the … are affected: 04210 NYS Senate Members 04220 NYS Assembly Members 04320 NYS Assembly Special Allowance Background: Pursuant to Article 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2172-2023-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… Furthermore, employees were paid for overtime that, in some instances, was not adequately documented or consistent with language in their applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). … 1 that were paid a total of $260,030 for six pay periods. In general, salaries and wages were paid as authorized and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37New Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… in the subway system, where signals, power, stations, repair shops, pumps and emergency ventilation equipment have not been restored to a state of good repair, and subway car purchases have been delayed. More than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: MTA Fiscal Outlook Continues To Improve but Uncertainties Tied to Federal Actions Cloud Future
… sources could open up a budget gap of $800 million in 2026. FEMA recently delayed reimbursements for Covid expenses … a fare and toll increase will go into effect in January 2026, pushed back from the initial start date of August 2025. … Avenue Subway and the MTA looks on pace to reach its goal of committing $12.6 billion this year. Meeting this goal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-mta-fiscal-outlook-continues-improve-uncertainties-tied-federal-actions-cloud-futureDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… they will seek an override of the tax cap. Last year, 3.5 percent, indicated plans to override the tax cap. Property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-cap