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Opinion 97 - 12
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts … engineer who appears before the board) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a: An arrangement whereby the recording …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Controls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool
… controls access to the CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool system (CUNYfirst) and whether CUNY adequately measured if users’ needs were … CUNY’s Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Campus Solutions applications, is an Enterprise Resource …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-toolWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… As a NYSLRS member, you are part of a defined benefit plan , also known as a traditional pension plan. Defined … minimum age and service requirements established by your retirement plan, you will receive a monthly pension payment … a preset formula and provide a specified payment amount at retirement. These plans are supported by contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… to hold accountable the developers of the city’s ambitious program to expand access to high-speed internet, known as LinkNYC, prevented the program from achieving its goals of bridging the digital … neighborhoods need broadband connection, but the LinkNYC program has not succeeded largely because the city has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… its long-term capital needs that pays particular attention to the growing threat climate change poses to transit, and … 460 subway cars during its 2015-2019 capital program — to replace those over 40 years old and prone to break downs — … to the system, not just when they’re completed; tracking how completed projects change the MTA’s state of good repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry grew by 10 percent in 2020 to $184,000, in line with the city’s most recent 9.9 percent projection, likely … in underwriting activity, historically low interest rates, and surges in trading spurred by volatile markets,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… The mental health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased, with 21.1% of adults struggling with mental Illness and 5.1% with a severe mental illness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedOpinion 89-16
… special act, the members of the fire department or, in the case of a multi-company fire department, the members of each … the members of the fire department or company, as the case may be, determine to be for the benefit of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16New Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… units. A “Deep Dive” analysis published by the Robin Hood Foundation finds the number of vacant New York City rental … 1-Year Estimates for 2022, Table CP04. 22 Robin Hood Foundation, “Deep Dive: New York’s Affordable Housing … Pay the Most in Property Taxes?” September 12, 2023, Tax Foundation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisCity of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… internal controls over procurement and cash receipts for the period January 1, 2011, through January 31, 2013. … The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) did not seek bids for purchases from six vendors who were paid $387,763 and the City did not seek bids for purchases from one vendor who was paid $65,864. BPU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $169,000 were a proper use of district money. In addition, travel and car rental costs of approximately … minimized. Had the supervisor invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available interest … incurred bank fees totaling $3,327 while receiving $920 in interest earnings during the audit period resulting in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… New York state farms generated $5.7 billion in revenue in … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Agriculture is an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Farms generate billions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (EMS) Billing (2019M-112) The EMS Department did not bill for 614 incidents resulting in $417,600 of unbilled medical … (2019M-111) Town officials purchased a fire truck for more than $300,000 without competitive bidding, and did not seek competition for goods that fell below the bid limits or for professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … capital plans specifying the town"s objectives and goals for using accumulated funds. General fund balance totaled … County) Department officials did not deposit or account for all donations received or deposit money received from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0City of Dunkirk – Community Development Block Grant Management (2012M-146)
… mismanaged the CDBG program and have put significant public funds at risk. City officials have disbursed CDBG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2012/11/13/city-dunkirk-community-development-block-grant-management-2012m-146State Agencies Bulletin No. 1558
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2017 Special Assignment to Duty Pay. … traffic within the highway Rights-of-Way are eligible for Special Assignment to Duty Pay. Effective Date(s) … actually worked in the previous calendar year are eligible for an annual lump sum payment of $500. Agency Actions To pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1558-2017-special-assignment-duty-pay-public-employees-federation-pefCoalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… law and constitutional principles. Immigrants constitute 16% of the labor force, are more likely to be working, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationCayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… January 31, 2013. Background Cayuga County is located in central New York State. The Cayuga County Probation … As of August 2012, the Department held over $16,000 in undisbursed restitution which was collected between one … courts for six of the 31 selected cases that had balances in arrears. Key Recommendations Develop, or review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDairy Inspections
… industry. Inspections performed by the Unit include farm, plant, bulk tank, pasteurization, and Certified Milk … control and safety such as delivery vehicle inspections, plant raw and pasteurized milk sampling, and butterfat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspections