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Opinion 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-91-21Controls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System
… 2020 to March 2022. About the Program The Department’s mission is to protect workers, assist the unemployed, and … law. In March 2020, Executive Order 202.8 – New York State on PAUSE – directed the temporary closure of all … and, in turn, the Department’s ability to promptly address serious problems. Key Recommendations Continue the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/15/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-systemMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding (2022-S-6) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) performed a systemwide risk assessment to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to mitigate their effects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s6-response.pdfMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) performed a systemwide risk assessment to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to mitigate their effects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s6.pdfOpinion 92-45
Whether the emergency rescue and first aid squad of a fire district fire department may impose a fee on certain persons to whom they provide service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45XIV.4.A Agency Bank Accounts Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… A bank account may need to be opened and maintained by an … or persons receiving moneys shall be deposited in a bank or trust company approved by the State Comptroller. Upon … It is also the intent of OSC to limit the number of state bank accounts and the services provided to the minimum level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4a-agency-bank-accounts-overviewControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… travel, and other funding needs such as confidential and change allowances. As of March 31, 2012, Parks was authorized … Petty Cash (including 10 “sub-accounts”) - $185,000; Change Fund - $246,590; Confidential Fund - $1,500; and … notifying the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) of the change. Two funds had shortages that originated prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, public safety, parks … As of November 2022, there were over 5,630 data items on Open Data. Open Data should provide ongoing “single-stop" … had published 155 data items including 76 data sets, 46 maps, 13 data lenses, 13 filtered views, six external links, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… her death in 2006. Fitzpatrick, who had been acting as power of attorney before Sullivan’s death, failed to notify … accused of utilizing his power of attorney to access the account and withdraw pension benefits paid on Sullivan’s … “Today’s guilty plea represents another successful outcome by my office in our ongoing partnership with Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftDual Employment
… Supervision (DOCCS) employees who are dually employed at multiple correctional facilities or other State agencies are working their required hours at each job. The audit covered the period April 1, 2010 … and habilitation of approximately 56,000 offenders at 60 facilities across the State. As of September 1, 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2Interfund Loans
Please print out the presentation prior to webinar to follow along and take notes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/interfund-loans-04-16-20.pdfAccounting for Medicaid-Related Intergovernmental Transfers
This bulletin is to provide accounting guidance to counties for Medicaid-related intergovernmental transfers (IGTs).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2021/pdf/accounting-for-medicaid-related-intergovernmental-transfers.pdfExxon Mobil Shareholder Proposal 2016
Shareholder Proposal to Exxon Mobil Corporation regarding stranded assets due to climate change policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/exxon-mobil-nyscrf-2016.pdfOpinion 89-2
… pursuant to a group purchasing program) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §2803-a; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(8): A municipal nursing home may participate in … purchasing programs operated pursuant to Public Health Law, §2803-a. Purchases made pursuant to such programs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… state. ESD spent almost $2 billion on economic development grants during the four fiscal years ended March 31, 2016. Besides economic development grants, ESD administers the allocation of hundreds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)
… City of Long Beach’s (City) proposed budget for the 202-25 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City, located … a tax levy of $60.1 million, which complies with the legal limit. In adopting the 2024-25 budget, the Council should be mindful of the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b24-7-4DiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past … of the past four years. “Counties are holding the line on property taxes,” said DiNapoli. “If inflation continues its … to override the cap. DiNapoli’s report revealed the property tax levy collected by the 57 counties outside of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… continue to face double-digit unemployment, with young men experiencing the greatest challenges in finding work, … profound impact on young people of color and young men.” DiNapoli’s report found unemployment rates among young … DiNapoli’s report further found that nearly 24% of young men in the city remain unemployed. This is significantly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… Authority (MTA) is facing the greatest crisis in its long history, with few viable options without federal funding to avoid cuts in service and staff, additional fare hikes and long-lasting damage that could impair regional … Transportation Authority is facing the greatest crisis in its long history with few viable options without federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyFood Safety Monitoring
… processing distribution and sale of food products in New Yo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoring