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Opinion 90-48
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Lowest Responsible Bidder … §103: A bidder's criminal record may be taken into account in determining whether the bidder is a responsible bidder. … and an opportunity to rebut the charges. This is in reply to your letter concerning the award of a contract by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48Warwick Valley Central School District – Potential Operational Efficiencies (2012M-245)
… on transportation costs by reducing excess capacity on buses, decreasing the number of spare buses in its fleet and increasing the District’s buses-to-mechanics ratio to a more efficient level. By making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/warwick-valley-central-school-district-potential-operational-efficienciesDiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… funding and communication efforts on improvements in these key areas. If the authority can assure safe and … its projection of reaching 80% of pre-pandemic ridership in 2026. According to the MTA’s fall 2022 rider survey , 41% … increased as incidents of crime have outpaced the growth in ridership. In 2022, there were 2,334 major felonies, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Department, Aviation, World Trade Center, and Leasing of Properties
… Objectives To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) collected all revenues … and whether PANYNJ followed its procedures in the leasing of properties. This audit covered the period January 1, 2014 … PANYNJ was created to promote and protect the commerce of the Port District – a region within approximately a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/04/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-department-aviation-world-trade-center-andSubway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects ( 2010-S-34 ). Background Our initial … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-followDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… what is at stake and explain to the public what options it’s considering to close budget gaps and how it can adjust … low ridership levels and shift service to meet changes in demand.” Even through ridership remains well below 2019 … opportunities for the MTA to improve service even as it looks for savings. For example, weekend subway ridership in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Orchard Park Central School District , Oysterponds Union Free School District and the Salem Central School District . … plan for the use of reserve funds. Oysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check Signing … Orchard Park Central School District Oysterponds Union Free School District and the Salem Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… 2019 fiscal year (FY) surplus is expected to grow as the year progresses with continued strong revenue collections and the reallocation of unneeded reserves, but the city faces significant budget gaps and risks in the … York Citys 2019 fiscal year surplus is expected to grow as the year progresses with continued strong revenue collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Argyle Central School District , Forestville Central … District , Northern Adirondack Central School District and the Schenevus Central School District . “In an era of limited … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Argyle Central School District Forestville Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsJustice Court Fund: Advisories
… September [pdf] - 2020 Legislative Update: Surcharge and Fee Extension VTL 1809 (1), Cap Extension VTL 1809 (2) 2019 … October [pdf] - 2019 Legislative Update: Surcharge and Fee Extension VTL 1809 (1), Cap Extension VTL 1809 (2) 2017 … September [pdf] - 2017 Legislative Update: Surcharge and Fee Extension VTL 1809 (1), Cap Extension VTL 1809 (2) 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-advisoriesCapital Planning
… authority responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties in New York State. NFTA businesses include a bus, light rail, … 685 (19 percent) originally costing $184 million were not in a state of good repair, including: buses and light rail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningCapital Planning (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of the implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … fiscal 2018-19 capital spending plan totaled $87 million, of which NFTA provided $10.4 million. The remaining capital … To determine the extent of the implementation of the three recommendations included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/capital-planning-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Authority – MTA Bus Company and New York City Transit – Management and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (2020-S-31) New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) maintain … State Education Department to provide Preschool Special Class (over 2.5 hours per day) and Preschool Integrated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… people with disabilities should be able to participate in the same day-to-day activities as everyone else, but the … with disabilities the right to access and participate in the same day-to-day activities as everyone else. The … Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally assisted programs. According to the ADA, PANYNJ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actOrchard Park Central School District – School Bus Procurement and Reserves (2013M-368)
… manufacturer (OEM) school bus options were consistent with State contract pricing for the 16 school buses they purchased … price lists from vendors when purchasing vehicles on State contract and compare the vendor’s pricing with the State contract list prices. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/orchard-park-central-school-district-school-bus-procurement-and-reservesChenango Valley Central School District – Capital Project Management (2016M-58)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s management of an ongoing project for the period July 1, 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/17/chenango-valley-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2016mAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… Authoritys selfinsured agencies administer their workers compensation plans to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities
… Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has complied with selected requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and … to make its facilities accessible to passengers with disabilities. The audit covered the period from June 24, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/29/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilitiesDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… relies on riders returning systemwide and the MTA’s best option for achieving that is increased safety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnOperational Advisory No. 7
… Update SFS – Agency Contact Data Guidance: The purpose of this advisory is to request each Business Unit review the … Code (DC). The information in SFS was created at the time of conversion or as BUs were established in the system. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/7-agency-contact-update