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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… certain types of discretionary expenses were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such … diligence and care over general school fund accounts. In a follow-up report, auditors found DoE and John F. Kennedy … ten discretionary payments totaling $14,814 as it is unclear how the authority determined the reasonableness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… provided by statute and circumvents the statutory limit on surplus fund balance. Lastly, the district incurred … did not perform his financial duties or obtain training on how to perform his duties and was unfamiliar with the … 30, 2022, the town clerk collected and deposited $937,815 on behalf of the supervisor and performed the supervisor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Opinion 89-39
… of the insurance agency with which the town contracts for insurance coverage would have a prohibited conflict of … General Municipal Law, §802(1)(h) provides an exception for contracts in which an officer or employee has an … was elected or appointed. There is, however, no exception for renewals of such contracts. Since you state that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… awards to ensure grant funds were allocated and spent for intended purposes. Auditors concluded that the division … in May 2017, concluded that, based on the rents charged for our four sampled developments, the proper number of … available to low-income tenants. A review of the files for a sample of 43 low-income tenants found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… of Housing and Urban Development’s point-in-time count for New York State, there were 92,091 homeless individuals in … ), the Office’s annual reimbursements to Local Districts for homeless housing total in the billions of dollars, … Local Districts submitted $1.6 billion in gross claims for calendar year (CY) 2017, $2 billion for CY 2018, $1.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… an increase of $5.3 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report on IDAs released by State Comptroller … IDA costs, increases their transparency and accountability to taxpayers.” DiNapoli’s report also found IDAs reported the … by the State Comptroller’s Office. Three IDAs did not submit their data in time for this report. The report also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2180
… implemented the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. (PBANYS) provides for a Clothing … to employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2180-2023-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsuState Agencies Bulletin No. 2078
… automatic processing of the 2022 APSU Clothing Allowance and to provide agency instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Association of New York State, Inc. (PBANYS) provides for a Clothing Allowance. In addition, an Office of Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2078-2022-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsuOpinion 93-4
… TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Certiorari Proceedings (authority to issue bonds to finance judgments) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§10.00, … board determines on its own motion in the resolution to submit the resolution to referendum. February 10, 1993 Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-4XI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section outlines the procedures to be followed by a State … for certain transfers. State Finance Law, Article 9, Section 138 states contracts cannot be assigned, transferred, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for October 2016
… on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for October 2016: Major Contracts … to purchase computer equipment. $500,000 with Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP for counsel to the Task Force …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2016State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… New York $11.5 million with Complete Book and Media Supply LLC for online books, media and publication subscriptions. … Department of Health $4.3 million with GlaxoSmithKline LLC for pediatric vaccines. $1.2 million with Public … for client services, which includes $2.3 million to SOMOS Healthcare Providers Inc.; and $4 million for various other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… for construction of a sports performance center at SUNY Buffalo. $2.6 million with Procon Contracting LLC for … Children and Family Services $5.1 million under the Child Care Stabilization Grant to childcare providers to help cover … million to 38 vendors for various other purposes such as computer accessories, office supplies, medical and lab …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… as a co-conspirator have been indicted by a Queens grand jury after an investigation exposed the theft of … of the top charge of Grand Larceny, he faces a maximum of seven years in prison. The same indictment charges Jelani … he faces at least two years in prison and a maximum of seven years. The investigation was handled by Investigators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicXIV.2 Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates – XIV. Special Procedures
… maintenance, contracts, and rent are generally made based on contractual or other types of agreements. The obligation … for which the bill applies. Billing may also be based on contractual or other types of agreements. The Obligation … In these cases, the Obligation Date is determined based on the governing requirements. Revenue Reclassification: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv2-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … of purchases include: $134,742 from a home improvement store; $25,140 from an online retailer; and $23,242 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 90-56
… MILITARY LAW, §242(5); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92(1); NY CONST, art VIII, §1; 38 USC §2024(d): A school district, … Law may be denied or diminished" ( Williams v Walsh , 289 NY 1, at p 6). For purposes of section 242, the term "public … competent service (see, e.g., Hoyt v Broome County , 285 NY 402; Teachers Association, Central High School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … fund appropriations by $7.3 million (9 percent) resulting in combined operating surpluses totaling $6.4 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Oversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… October 9, 2018. About the Program DFS is responsible for regulating all insurance in New York State, including … other penalties for inappropriate expenses and improper business conduct have not been commensurate with the concerns … in these areas. In 2014, legislation was enacted to license title insurance agents. As of August 2018, 2,727 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryOpinion 2006-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … letter of credit issued as security by a qualifying federal home loan bank) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§10(3), 11(2): The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4