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DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many local governments’ revenues and its impact will likely be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report … taxes are one of the most important sources of revenue for many of New York’s local governments and are directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program
To determine whether the New York State Office for the Agings LongTerm Care Ombudsman Program is carrying out its responsibilities under
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/long-term-care-ombudsman-programState Police Bulletin No. SP-87
… in BU07 and SG701 between 03/27/03 and 04/06/05 with no break in service to be eligible for the $9,839.00 Cash … period and $18.60 per day to prorate partial pay periods. No provision was made for Special Troopers (SG600) or any … Pay page: DUT (Expanded Duty Pay BU07 and BU17) Earnings Code DUT Effective Date First date eligible for earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-87-state-police-benevolent-association-nys-troopers-inc-bargaining-unit-07DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… sign for the area and for Queens,” DiNapoli said. “Many challenges remain and some, like the need for affordable … comeback," said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr . "We are deeply proud of the progress that has already … is available, but a greater percentage of area residents did not have broadband access (had no home subscription) in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaOpinion 93-14
… part of a property owner, a county may not be compelled to construct sewer extensions. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the obligation of a county sewer district to extend the sewer system to serve additional properties … Whether property owners have the right to compel the county to extend the sewer system to serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14DiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… are legally separate but can impact its budget. Today, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released updated reports on three major city-supported agencies — the New York City … $125 million in FY 2024; however, additional per-pupil state aid would likely defray a portion of such costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agenciesOpinion 98-14
… major categories as required in that section (see also Albany Area Builders v Town of Guilderland , 74 NY2d 372, … represents a fundamental limitation on home rule powers ( Albany Area Builders , supra ). Where the State Legislature … Village, Inc. , 78 NY2d 500, 577 NYS2d 215; see also Albany Area Builders , supra ). The intent to pre-empt may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-14State Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations are … The state Department of Health DOH needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsOpinion 91-26
… with firm employing daughter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 806: A member of a public library board of trustees … to perform services in connection with the construction phase of the project once voter approval of the project was … 802 is applicable. Under General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Opinion 2004-4
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) -- Interest in Contract (law partner of school board member as attorney for school … circumstances. The board member is a partner in the law firm of an attorney who has been appointed as "the attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… in the “year dollars” of the Master Plan document (i.e., an estimate as if the project were to be awarded … for performing weekly/monthly inspections of snow fighter equipment. 1. Substantial completion refers to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/01/02/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (2025-F-12) Nearly half of all students who complete high school and go to college require remedial courses, and nearly … refers to the set of skills, behaviors, and knowledge a high school student should have before enrollment in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsChittenango Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-294)
… The Chittenango Central School District is located in the Towns of Cazenovia, Lenox, Lincoln and Sullivan in Madison County, and the Towns of Cicero and Manlius in Onondaga County. The District, which operates four schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/chittenango-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-294Copenhagen Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-142)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition … Copenhagen Central School District is located in the Towns of Champion, Rutland and Watertown in Jefferson County and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/copenhagen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-142Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – Budgeting (2016M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s … The Oakfield-Alabama Central School District is located in the Towns of Oakfield, Alabama, Batavia, Pembroke and Elba in Genesee County and the Town of Barre in Orleans County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-budgeting-2016m-172Town of Dresden – Financial Condition and Town Clerk Operations (2016M-369)
… May 31, 2016. Background The Town of Dresden is located in Washington County and has approximately 330 year-round … Key Findings The Board appropriated more fund balance in the general fund than was actually available to finance operations in 2013 and 2014. The Board has not developed a multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dresden-financial-condition-and-town-clerk-operations-2016m-369Brunswick Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-002)
… The Brunswick Central School District is located in the Towns of Brunswick, Pittstown, Grafton, Schaghticoke and Poestenkill in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by an elected … nine-member Board of Education. There are two schools in operation in the District, with approximately 1,200 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/brunswick-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-002State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. City of Elmira – Audit Follow Up (Chemung County) A … 2018 and $17,068 as of December 4, 2019. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Porter – Capital Projects (2013M-352)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s capital projects for the period January 1, 2012 through October 9, 2013. … The elected five-member Town Board is responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s 2013 adopted budget … taxes and finance operations. The Supervisor is accounting for $913,000 remaining from a “Host Community Fee” (HCF) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-porter-capital-projects-2013m-352State Agencies Bulletin No. 1926
… is to inform agencies of the automatic processing of Retroactive April 2021 M/C LLS payments and provide instructions for payments not automatically processed. Affected Employees … or more years of continuous service * at a base annual salary equal to or greater than the Job Rate of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1926-april-2021-managementconfidential-mc-retroactive-longevity-lump-sum-lls