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Opinion 89-25

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (use of moneys in to pay debt service) -- Repair Reserve Fund (transfer of … Contracts (for use of excess capacity of sewage treatment plant) -- Financing of (permissible means of financing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25

DiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform

… and allegations of corruption in the awarding of contracts for state economic development projects. “The alleged … procurement practices. This created an environment ripe for self-dealing and abuse. New York state must take credible … state law, the State Comptroller’s office is responsible for reviewing and approving state agency contracts above …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reform

Rockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)

… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and … to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12

Procurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)

… in our initial audit report, Procurement and Contracting Practices (Report 2010-S-71). Background In our initial audit … was to determine whether the procurement and contracting practices of the New York State Office of Information … Office for Technology: Procurement and Contracting Practices (2010-S-71) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-follow

City of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)

… in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in … State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. While the estimated revenues for the proposed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8

Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016

… and Markets (Department) had adequate procedures in place during the audit period to accurately report its … of Agriculture and Markets had adequate procedures in place during the audit period to accurately report its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/annual-assessment-market-orders-2015-and-2016

Omnibus Procurement Amendments

… competitive negotiation concluding with a best and final offer; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1

Collection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee (2012-S-2)

To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (Department) has collected, accounted for and distributed all Fee revenue due to the State and whether

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s2.pdf

Salary Rate Chart - CUNY Labor Law Section 220 - Supervisor of Mechanics

Attachment from Payroll Bulletin No. CU-431

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/cuny-431-attachment.pdf

Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (2018-S-7)

To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles takes adequate steps to identify motor carriers that must comply with Article 19-A of the New York...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s7.pdf

Oversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law (2017-S-57) 90-Day Response

To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s pesticide reporting database from self-reported information ...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s57-response.pdf

Public Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report

… (2017-2021) to the number of reported incidents in 2022, shooting incidents where a person was hit are up 15 percent, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safety

State Contract and Payment Actions in July

… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,440 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $11.1 … Inc. for sewer relocation at Old Upper Mountain Road in Niagara County. $1.1 million with Economy Paving Co. for a … In July the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1440 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july

Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes

… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate systems and … in 1968 under Tax Law Article 31 as a tax on the transfer of real property, and applies to sales or conveyances of real property or interests in real property when the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes

Pine Plains Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-18)

… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/pine-plains-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-18

Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-7)

… children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to … lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We … District officials did not properly identify report or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-lead-testing-and

XI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the following statement subscribed by the bidder and affirmed by such … shall so state and shall provide with the bid a signed statement which sets forth in detail the reasons why the … should include the certification or the selected bidder’s statement detailing why the certification cannot be made as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certification

Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014

… incurred in connection with the administration of Article VI and Article VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. We … damage as a result of an accident. According to Article VI, Section 317 and Article VII, Section 363 of the Vehicle …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-fiscal