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Opinion 93-2
… VILLAGES -- Fiscal Year (timing of proposition to change) ELECTION LAW, §15-104; VILLAGE LAW, §§9-908, 9-912: Village … a proposition to change the month of the general village election at either a general or special village election for village officers. A village board, on its own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 925
… processing terminations, additional dues deductions and voluntary severance program payments. Affected Employees … Pursuant to Budget Bulletin D-1125, the Executive Voluntary Severance Program was created to achieve recurring … the employee’s separation from service. Retirement/VSP – Voluntary Severance Program Termination/VSP – Voluntary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/925-executive-voluntary-severance-program-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… DiNapoli identified issues that could hinder SED's efforts in this area. "Students who frequently miss school are often … But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more … as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst on-time performance in 18 years, … can attest, the performance of the Long Island Rail Road has become unacceptable," said DiNapoli. "On-time … Penn Station. For a copy of the report, Long Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers , visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017State Police Bulletin No. SP-174
… and Investigative Specialists represented by the New York State Police Investigators Association in Bargaining … Laws of 2016 implemented an agreement between the State of New York and the New York State Police Investigators Association. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-174-april-2017-salary-increases-state-police-employees-represented-new-yorkOpinion 91-11
… of three years. You further state that the mayor nominates and appoints the city engineer with the consent of the common … is two years. Local governments are authorized to adopt and amend local laws, not inconsistent with the Constitution … officer are Morin v Foster , 45 NY2d 287, 408 NYS2d 387 and Hampton Heights Development Corp. v Board of Water Supply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Selected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance … in accordance with the applicable requirements of each program, including eligibility and the value of rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… today found more than one of every 100 resident personal income tax (PIT) filers left New York state in 2020, … and enhanced unemployment benefits that increased personal income. In 2021, the number of filers declined but was … 10% were non-residents who only pay New York PIT on income received from work, businesses or other income sources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycMedicaid Program - Medicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection
… Purpose To determine if United HealthCare and Amerigroup made payments to ineligible health care providers and whether these managed … To determine if United HealthCare and Amerigroup made payments to ineligible health care providers and whether these managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/15/medicaid-program-medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detectionXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to outline the issues Business … The purpose of this section is to outline the issues Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… The State Education Department’s (SED) weak enforcement of … investments — at risk, an audit released today by State Comptroller DiNapoli found. “Lax oversight allowed … both students and taxpayers. Like other agencies, the State Education Department’s resources are stretched, but it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, auditors identified … consultant costs, and $396 in non-reimbursable food costs. State Education Department: Hawthorne Foundation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… 26%; Brooklyn, 50%; The Bronx, 60%; Queens, 70%; Staten Island, 75%. The consortium was also supposed to build five … monitoring of the conditions of the kiosks. In its response, DoITT accepted many of DiNapoli’s recommendations … and implement changes to improve it. The agency’s full response is provided in the audit. Audit LinkNYC Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… are likely underestimated by as much as $945,000. Life, health and dental insurance costs could potentially be underestimated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Administration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Social Services is administering … the Welfare Management System, the system of record for various social services programs in New York. For … Households who are identified from the match are issued a letter, otherwise known as “Shopping Letters,” enabling them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Objectives To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required … 8, 2020 was to provide clean, low-cost, and reliable energy consistent with its commitment to the environment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88New York State Employees and Federal Funding – Federal Funding and New York
… of 0 499 0.0% Correction, Commission of 0 44 0.0% Criminal Justice Services, Division of 20 577 3.5% Deferred … Audit and Control, Department of 0 2,915 0.0% Law, Department of 201 1,970 10.2% Subtotal 201 4,885 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-employees-and-federal-fundingDiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate
… government,” Bottcher said . “As a survivor myself, I know how much it matters when systems work and how devastating it … report makes clear that while progress has been made, too many counties and communities are still operating without the … veteran status and sexual orientation or gender identity, were incomplete. Without this data, counties may miss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-york-can-do-more-enhance-strategies-lower-suicide-rateDiNapoli: NYC Vehicle Fleet Meeting Goals on Fuel Efficiency but Aging Emergency and Sanitation Trucks Often Sidelined for Repairs
… use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet, but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012, and aging emergency and … use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012 and aging emergency and service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-nyc-vehicle-fleet-meeting-goals-fuel-efficiency-aging-emergency-and-sanitation-trucks-oftenTown of Edinburg – Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-68)
… the town complies with various laws and maintaining the public’s trust. The Town Board’s (Board’s) 2025 calendar-year … Audit Summary The former Supervisor, who resigned in October 2024, did not maintain a central accounting system … audit of, the Supervisor’s records and reports as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 123.Had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-edinburg-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-68