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Opinion 89-48
… might be recovered by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection … two surety bonds each of which is entitled "Undertaking for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how … certain claims by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48Virtual Currency Licensing
… of digital unit that is used as a medium of exchange or a form of digitally stored value. Virtual currency shall be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/02/virtual-currency-licensingNY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… with my fiduciary duty to maximize investment returns for the benefit of our members and retirees, these actions … and coal and modify its proxy voting guidelines to push for public companies to increase disclosure of their climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government audits were issued. Garrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (IT) (Putnam County) … by the village’s lack of complete, accurate and current accounting records. Specifically, the village does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa. The full op-ed is below: We should be teaching financial literacy in NY's … and investing. They become better equipped and informed to make important financial decisions in the future that … applying for a credit card, student loan or mortgage. It's time for New York to catch up to states who for decades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsState Police Bulletin No. SP-238
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic … Employees in Bargaining Unit 07 or Bargaining Unit 17 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of … of Absence/MTS, and Leave of Absence/MLL), and who returns to the payroll by 10/31/2024, may receive the payment upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-238-2023-state-police-hazardous-duty-payeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… gender and racial diversity among the qualities its seeks in its board members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their … and had no stated policy that it made diversity a priority in constituting its board. Within months of receiving the … women and individuals from minority groups to include in the pool from which Board nominees are chosen.” In its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersFare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA … bus and subway service within New York City: New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for … public bus service throughout New York City as well as the Staten Island Railway. MTA Bus provides service throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… needed. Of the 550 unneeded accounts, 462 were not used to log into the system in at least six months from the date … a result, the district did not realize revenue totaling up to $42,330. Marion Central School District – Procurement … $103,687 for goods and public works that were subject to competitive bidding, $104,430 for items below the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses
… Objective To determine if the Department of Corrections and Community … Supervision (Department) has established adequate controls to effectively monitor and ensure accountability over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-transportation-services-and-expensesXI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section provides guidance on laws, policies, and procedures to be followed when … conflict as defined in POL 73. However, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government recognizes there are … To submit a written certification request or if you have questions regarding certifications, contact Commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to … not be compromised.” Factors Contributing to Population Change At least two trends may explain the net gain in older … to allow for more informed choices about the best way to address this challenge. Report New York State’s Aging Prison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… have been shortchanged because the state continues to use money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund (DHBTF) to pay down debt from past projects and cover the operating costs for state agencies, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt school district operations and finances,” DiNapoli … also known as “weak cash position,” meaning there may not be enough cash on hand to cover operating costs. Almost … of fiscal stress. Environmental risk factors include having a high percentage of economically disadvantaged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressConferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Law 5 authorizes local governments and school districts to pay for the actual and necessary expenses of travel, … or conference of firefighters or officers, if believed to be of benefit to any local government or school district. The governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesFare Collection
… under its original name. It extends from three major New York City terminals – Penn Station, Manhattan; Atlantic Terminal, Brooklyn; and Hunterspoint Avenue, Queens – through a major transfer hub in Jamaica to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town of Adams – Justice Court Operations … between 11 and 69 days after the collections. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … records and reports. In addition, the duties related to billings, collections and record keeping were not … multiyear financial plans, policies or procedures to establish financial goals and govern budgeting practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… over the past 18 months has created an overwhelming need for addiction treatment and recovery services. The Office of … the front line in addressing this crisis and responsible for providing, certifying and inspecting vital addiction services for more than 680,000 New Yorkers each year. Residential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… refer small businesses to the 15-Day Prompt Payments for Small Businesses section of the Office of the State … ) for more information on interest eligibility requirements, … support such certification through processes identified for the purpose. Any business determined to not meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibility