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Opinion 2000-11
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Removal (of deputy highway superintendent appointed by town board) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and Duties (removal of … appointed by town board) TOWN LAW §32(2): A deputy town superintendent of highways, whether appointed pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… is maintaining adequate oversight of residential programs for victims of domestic violence to ensure these programs are … residential DV program. DV programs are run by various not-for-profit agencies across the State. During our audit … does not maintain adequate oversight of DV residences. For example, OCFS was unable to provide the audit team with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… who also elected Family coverage. The dual coverages are duplicative and associated with significant unnecessary … in NYSOH data processing. However, further actions are required to prevent additional improper payments. Of the … intended to ensure that investigations of complaints are conducted in compliance with New York City regulations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… inactive for five years, last meeting in January 2017. A roster provided by DOL in September 2021 listed 40 members, … functioning SWIB, DOL’s most recent plan was submitted in March 2020 and has not yet been approved at the federal … and job creators. Of the 33 LWDB plans auditors reviewed, 17, covering 36 counties, cited public transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to … operate as effectively as possible during minor to severe weather conditions. Severe weather includes thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, lightning, … to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingOpinion 2012-1
… purchases of commodities by a town ( see e.g . 2006 Ops St Comp No. 2006-11, at 32). Unless an exception set … in contracts between the firm and the town ( see 2008 Ops St Comp No. 2008-2). The powers and duties of a board of … article 5, title 1-A, § 522 et seq .; compare e.g . 1992 Ops St Comp No. 92-43, at 109). Therefore, the board member's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2012-1DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… procedures to deal with non-compliance. Recent reports of factory workers' safety issues have revealed the extent to … overseas apparel production. The 2014 Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh is the most devastating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2413
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with revised policies and procedures for … including the creation of a new earnings code to track pending recovery determinations. These policies and procedures do not apply to the recovery of lost time. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2413-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpaymentsJasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-79)
… School District (District) officials properly conduct and report emergency drills? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – June … instructional school building (building) evacuation and lockdown drills and emergency bus drills (bus drills). Evacuation drills … School District District officials properly conduct and report emergency drills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-79Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (NYSOH) (2014-S-4) A range of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… than one million men and women who participate in it, as well as for New York taxpayers.” Over state fiscal year 2017, … percent. The Fund’s diversification strategy performed well, with private equity and real estate delivering returns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… determined that between 2008 and 2012 the overall demand for AAR service increased, but the portion of the service … the first audit. State Education Department (SED): Center for Disability Services (CFDDS), Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-40) For the year ended Dec. 31, 2013, auditors identified $81,581 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and Local Retirement System to her … location. “Ms. Dixon attempted to scam the pension system by allegedly pretending to be her deceased sister,” DiNapoli … arraigned in Kings County court and released without bail on her own recognizance. Dixon is due back in court Nov. 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksPrograms for Little Learners – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Programs For Little Learners (PFLL) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … (CFRs) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … The audit covered the expenses reported on PFLL’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and certain expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/programs-little-learners-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf (Mill Neck School) on its Consolidated Fiscal … To determine whether the costs reported by the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf Mill Neck School on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualThe Arc of Orange County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported on its CFR for the year ended December 31, 2013. In addition, we expanded our audit work to review certain … not-for-profit special education provider located in Orange County, New York. Arc Orange provides preschool … December 31, 2013, Arc Orange reported over $5.5 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for four rate-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/arc-orange-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReview of the American Academy of Pediatrics
… made to American Academy of Pediatrics, District II (AAP) for various immunization initiatives under contracts C028275, … Immunization Bureau receives grants from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for outreach activities that provide information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/29/review-american-academy-pediatricsCity of Olean – Budget Review (B18-1-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are … the City took appropriate action on our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in March 2017. Background The City of Olean, located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/19/city-olean-budget-review-b18-1-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $40,000 in grant money to use for personal expenses, pay off credit card debt and make loan payments. He pleaded … three purchases totaling $911,044. Town of Caroline – Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (Tompkins County) The town clerk did not deposit or remit all tax collections to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 90-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sales (authority of village to accept offer lower than highest offer) VILLAGES … sale and if so whether it is required to accept the higher of two offers made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37