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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (2022-F-8) The initial audit determined that weaknesses in key management controls, including communication, … DSNY’s ability to address ongoing cleanliness problems on New York City streets and sidewalks efficiently and … under the plan was allocated to community-based services (CBS), serving more than 111,000 individuals. This audit found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… (VLT) revenue, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Sound business … is a not-for-profit corporation that operates New York State’s three major thoroughbred racetracks at Aqueduct, … program. During the audit period, NYRA spent $36.3 million on capital projects. DiNapoli’s auditors found NYRA lacked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyraFile Your Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
… online. Filing online is the easiest and fastest way to inform State contracting entities of your business’s … the status of your contract review. Delegate user roles to employees. Our secure online service includes all four … completed questionnaire using the same online service. How to get started Log in or enroll in the VendRep System to file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/file-your-vendor-responsibility-questionnaireOpinion 90-14
… the developer to pay such fees directly to independent contractors performing such services. You inquire whether a … and land surveyor engaged by the town as independent contractors to perform services in connection with … a special planning board attorney employed as independent contractors by the town, we note that in 1977 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14Opinion 2005-1
… to your inquiry concerning the provision of emergency medical service in a town. You indicate that the town … not-for profit organization for the provision of emergency medical service to town residents. Pursuant to the contract, … users for this service. You ask: (1) whether the emergency medical services provider (the “provider”) may retain as its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-1NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the SEC's Adoption of Climate Change Disclosure Rule
… and the transition to a net-zero economy will impact their investments. With these disclosures, we can make … his leadership, as well as to the SEC commissioners and staff for their dedication and diligence in adopting this … see the 2023 Progress Report on the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Climate Action Plan. About the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-secs-adoption-climate-change-disclosure-ruleOpinion 95-1
… and Employees (municipality's responsibility to pay health care costs) INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (municipality's responsibility to pay health care cost of urban renewal agency employees) MUNICIPAL … Duties (contribution to urban renewal agency for health care benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§503-a, 554: A city is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS): Oversight of … from the plans. New York State Health Insurance Program: Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Controls Over Payments for … with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. BANY is reimbursed for these services through rates set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsShelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… than the allowed 4 percent maximum. The District’s reserve policy does not define how reserve funds should be used. In … officials were not following the policy. The unemployment insurance reserve was funded at an excessive level that was … and when reserves will be used. Review the unemployment insurance reserve and determine if the amount reserved is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… without always obtaining or documenting price quotes. For nine purchases totaling $37,000, officials said they … claims auditor did not review the supporting documentation for all health insurance claims paid during the audit period … and in compliance with district requirements, except for one payment for $100 that should have been $300. Edinburg …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 95-31
… chief declined salary increases) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: The salary of an incoming police chief must be fixed … to receive increases pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m. This is in response to your letter concerning the … would have been paid pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m. You ask whether the starting salary for the new chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… state's fiscal outlook is clouded because of uncertainty in Washington, falling revenues, and fiscal practices that … estimates state tax receipts will increase by 4.8 percent in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18, below the 6.1 percent projected in February. Personal income tax receipts in the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… New York state's Medicaid program is expected to save $7.6 million … the next five years as the result of actions taken by the state Department of Health (DOH) after an audit found it had … it shouldn't have, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Thanks to the work of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsOpinion 2001-11
… -- Powers and Duties (of individual on behalf of private corporation doing business with fire district not relevant … and Sales (assistant fire chief as stockholder of corporation doing business with fire district) GENERAL … fire department who owns more than 5% of the stock of a corporation would not have a prohibited interest in contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11XII.5.B Unique Invoice Number Requirements – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The Statewide Financial System (SFS) requires Business Units to enter a unique Invoice Number on each supplier’s voucher. The SFS has validations … in this section, Business Units should use the invoice number on a vendor’s invoice to process the voucher. Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5b-unique-invoice-number-requirementsOpinion 2001-9
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … county agencies in General Municipal Law §805-a. A county code of ethics may include a provision requiring county … of Suffolk , 66 NY2d 354, 497 NYS2d 329; 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-30, p 78). 2 The board member, however, would have to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9IX.8.B Interest on Advance Payments to Vendors – IX. Federal Grants
… In some instances, payments are made to vendors, including sub-recipients, before the vendors have … the funds, the agency should require the funds be returned to the State. In such instances the agency should calculate … than $25, agencies should require that amount be paid to the State. Once the interest payment is received, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8b-interest-advance-payments-vendorsXIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… asset in its intended location and condition for use (i.e., freight and transportation charges, site preparation … policies Cost of real estate surveys Cost of an option when it is exercised Special paving assessments Cost of … The costs of normal repairs and maintenance that do not add to the value or extend the lives of assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsOvertime Limits for Tier 5
… Overview For members of Tier 5, New York State Retirement and Social … from overtime pay above the limit. Overtime limits differ for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and the Police and … each calendar year by 3 percent. Refer to the table below for your annual limit. Calendar Year Overtime Limit 2039 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-5DiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… Protection Agency (EPA) assessments estimated 20-year capital improvement needs of $28.7 billion for clean …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-water