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Opinion 89-30
… in the opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Gasoline (authority to provide to private senior citizens organization under contract) … under a contract with a private non-profit organization to provide senior citizens bus transportation, a town may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Opinion 95-27
… of State aid to education paid to a school district as a result of a court order or judgment will be barred unless the … be barred or reduced where such payment is required as a result of a court order or judgment . . .". Chapter 82 … provides that: [a]ny payment which would be due as the result of a court order or judgment shall not be barred, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, New York … New York – bond sales totaling up to $505 million of fixed rate tax-exempt bonds for the month of April and a bond sale … and updated in response to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent upon execution of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… welfare system, and its Central Office is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, … District to supervise the placement. Most of the standards for foster care do not apply to children in direct placement; … Districts to document that a placement can safely provide for the needs of the child. Local Districts must also provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel, for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the state … a false Record of Activities (ROAs) with the town for filing with the State Comptroller. ROAs are documents in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Long-Term Care Ombudsman … establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office (hereafter referred to as the … both older adults and persons with disabilities who live in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities, such as nursing homes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followTitle V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our … Act Amendments of 1990 (Act). The purpose of the Program is to help control excessive industrial pollution by … Clean Air Compliance Act of 1993 (CACA), the Department is responsible for developing and administering this Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balance-eightCity of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… [ read complete report ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review Determine whether the significant revenue … 2020-21 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 … deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2014 requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4Allocation and Budgetary Controls Over Unrestricted Funds
… Each location's assessment is based primarily on the amount of sponsored grant revenue it generates. For … it remains fair and equitable. Place particular focus on changes in external revenue generation of the College of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/allocation-and-budgetary-controls-over-unrestricted-fundsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… 7.5% of total payroll spending in 2022, a significant increase from the 4.6% average from 2013-2021. “The workforce … ten years, with 16,858 people leaving the workforce, an increase of 26% from the prior year. New hiring declined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… public transit services. TBTA’s total operating revenue for 2020 was approximately $1.669 billion. According to New … and Tunnel Authority at the regularly established places for collection of such tolls.” Cashless tolling is used at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followHispanic Heritage Month Reception
… to start. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter for photos from the event. Share Email Twitter Facebook … I want to thank New York State Comptroller DiNapoli for releasing a comprehensive report shedding light on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/hispanic-heritage-monthII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… year, the State Comptroller and DOB monitor the flow of revenue and the pattern of expenditures against financial plan projections. The State Comptroller is required under Section 8 of the State Finance Law to issue monthly, quarterly, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Maintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Report 2018-S-19 ). About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… shareholder resolution with the Chicago-based company. “For too long, investors have been left in the dark on the … the company's bottom line at risk. I commend Molson Coors for agreeing to our request.” The company agreed to disclose … and other tax-exempt organizations that could be used for electoral purposes in an annual report. This brings the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingVillage of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B24-6-1)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … Deficit Financing Act”) authorizes the Village, subject to the provisions of Local Finance Law (LFL) Section10.10, to issue debt not to exceed $4.5 million to liquidate the accumulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b24-6-1DiNapoli Releases April Cash Report
… an increase of 21.4 percent from last April, primarily due to an increase in Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections. Tax … Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, according to the April state cash report released today by State … PIT. Strength in the financial markets likely contributed to the increased collections, which also compare favorably to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-releases-april-cash-reportCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). DHCR is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and development of … not taking corrective action to resolve a previous case. For non-compliance complaints, owners are given an … of $100 or $250. The $100 and $250 are settlement offers for non-compliance cases only and are not available for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 with the number of … New York is leading the way in reducing homelessness for our veterans. Continued attention to housing and other … U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. Federal funding for programs addressing Veterans’ homelessness through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-york