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Opinion 98-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (commingling of … the city school district of such a city may be commingled in one or more bank accounts. City moneys may be temporarily … of such a city ("school district") may be commingled in one or more bank accounts. You also ask whether the moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Opinion 93-18
… of program) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §216(2): A town board is not required to conduct a mandatory referendum on a … approved by a vote of at least sixty percent of the town board. You ask whether a town board is required to conduct a mandatory referendum on a … Whether a town board is required to conduct a mandatory referendum on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2015
… builds on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Major Contracts Approved New York … implementation. Office of General Services - Design and Construction $9.6 million to construct a day care center at … of disputes between subcontractors and prime contractors. Open Book New York For access to state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2015Opinion 2002-15
… §§64(3), (19), 81(1)(c), 220(3); HIGHWAY LAW §327: Real property taxes for the cost of street lighting within a town … concluded that a local government may not, pursuant to its home rule powers, exempt properties in that portion of a town … exemption of property within an incorporated village from tax levies for certain highway related purposes). 1 Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-6)
… as appropriated fund balance, one-time State funding and sale of property, to finance its operations. Includes … appropriations for police overtime, life/health/dental insurance, employee retirement, firefighting overtime and … appropriations for police overtime, life/health/dental insurance, employee retirement, firefighting overtime and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-6DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Action for March 2017
… improvements. State Insurance Fund $13 million with Center Commercial Services Corporation for printing services. … Deck rehabilitation. $300,000 grant to the Village of Tarrytown for waterfront revitalization. Department of … of operating expenses under the intercity rail passenger service agreement. $13 million with Harrison & Burrowes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-action-march-2017KIPP Troy Prep Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2024M-20)
… Determine whether the KIPP Troy Prep Charter School School Board of Trustees Board and officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/14/kipp-troy-prep-charter-school-resident-tuition-billings-and-collectionsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2016
… to Cornell University for four grants: $500,000 for apple research, $392,000 for Future Farmers of America, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2016Reporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program OMH’s mission is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on … and recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. OMH operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-followOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up)
… report, Medicaid Program: Oversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Report 2020-S-52 ). About the … Medicaid recipients are enrolled in managed long-term care (MLTC) plans, which provide long-term care services, such as home health care and nursing home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/oversight-managed-long-term-care-member-eligibility-followEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… below levels from March 31, 2012. Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) Created in 1993, the EPF: Provides an ongoing … Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 In November 2022, New York State voters … “Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.” With nearly 68 percent of voters who voted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Report … 2021, was to determine whether the BOE utilized available funding from the HAVA Security Grant to enhance the security … 2021. Overall, the audit found the BOE utilized available funding from its HAVA Security Grant to enhance the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-5)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year are … not to exceed $45 million to liquidate current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, … Certain significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are unreasonable. Furthermore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-5DiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… Town of Minerva. The arrest is the result of DiNapoli's partnership with the New York State Police and Essex County … Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public corruption." "This arrest … calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2094.1
… bulletin is to notify agency payroll offices of a change in Direct Deposit access and visibility that is necessary to … must be unreadable anywhere they are stored, except when in use to make the payments. Effective Dates Changes described in this bulletin are effective beginning January 23, 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20941-payserv-direct-deposit-access-changes-national-automated-clearingEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… in New York as they have nationally. 1 In addition, the national share of people with disabilities who are working … while the share in New York continued to decline from pre-pandemic levels. These data highlight the continued need … and 10.9 percent nationally. As shown in Figure 1, the national employment-to-population ratio for working-age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2094
… bulletin is to notify agency payroll offices of a change in Direct Deposit access and visibility that is necessary to … must be unreadable anywhere they are stored, except when in use to make the payments. Effective Dates Changes described in this bulletin are effective beginning January 20, 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2094-payserv-direct-deposit-access-changes-national-automated-clearing-houseNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by UnitedHealthcare for … Civil Service and United have made significant progress in addressing the issues identified in the initial audit. United recovered about $500,000 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2026 Executive Budget Address
… mitigate food insecurity, address energy costs and invest in clean water. While commendable, the state’s long-term … and finances continue to be disrupted by actions taken in Washington. Out-year budget gaps are estimated to be $27.5 … a budget this year given the heightened uncertainty in the economy and the prospect of even more unfavorable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2026-executive-budget-addressCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… and similar motor fuels that is imposed when motor fuel is first produced or imported or when diesel fuel is first sold or used in the State. Effective January 1, 2022, … whether the Department had systems and practices in place that allow it to appropriately collect PBT and MFT, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-follow