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DiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… York City, facing significant uncertainty in its economic and financial outlook, should develop a comprehensive plan to lay out its options before resorting to long-term … it has after each of the last two recessions. “The scope and devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic has created a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-financesState Agencies Bulletin No. 220
… Purpose To provide agency procedures for making Pre-Shift Briefing adjustments … and any adjustments paid for the prior fiscal year. Agency Actions For each employee who may have received less … increase. If necessary, contact the employee's previous agency to confirm the amount of Pre-Shift Briefing received. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/220-adjustment-pre-shift-briefing-1999-2000Selected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… Purpose To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) has taken action to … by TBTA related to cashless tolling at the Henry Hudson Bridge (HHB). The audit covers the period November 1, 2012 … vehicles per year and carries more traffic than any other bridge or tunnel authority in the nation. Toll revenues from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesOpinion 2001-15
… DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (authority to dissolve a lighting district); (authority of corporation to sign … PROPERTY -- Disposition of (a service contract of a lighting district) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Corporation" … LAW §191; TOWN LAW §202-c(1): A petition to dissolve a lighting district pursuant to Town Law §202-c(1) is proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-15DiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) efforts to increase corporate accountability for progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues. DiNapoli’s … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Funds efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionSUNY Bulletin No. SU-357
… Number assigned to that DeptID. PayServ will not allow Rehire where the Company differs from the prior row; … the agency cannot use an existing Record Number to rehire a student to process this payment. A Rehire can be used only after a nonresident alien …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-357-suny-nra-sevis-fee-reimbursementState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile (2023-S-14)
To determine what steps DOH and OGS have taken during the procurement process for medical equipment for public health emergencies to ensure usability of the equipment purchased and whether DOH and OGS have managed and maintained—in function
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s14.pdfOpinion 88-8
… General Municipal Law, §802 contains several exceptions for contracts which would otherwise be prohibited by section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8Oversight of Dam Safety
… owners across the State to ensure their compliance with safety requirements. This audit covered the period from … failures grows. Dam failures not only pose risks to public safety, but they can also cause millions of dollars in damage … land, and air pollution, in order to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetyDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… Health (DOH) has failed to hold accountable certain health care providers including hospitals, nursing homes and individual nurses, for patient safety violations and use its power under the law to … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Lisa’s Law was created to make health care in New York safer and give patients the knowledge they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… a single court may be initiated by one of the following: Petition of Registered Voters Must be addressed to each town … each of the affected towns; one will receive the original petition, and the other town or towns will each receive a … resolution to the voters of each town at the next general election, provided it occurs more than 60 days after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… bolster reserve funds beyond planned levels to help us to weather the next crisis or recession.” Financial Plan … is statutorily authorized. If collections remain above forecast and are not needed to cover unanticipated expenses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesPipeline Safety Oversight
… of pipeline safety in accordance with State regulations and federal performance standards. Our audit scope covered … 1, 2013 through October 21, 2015. Background The Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) within … To do this, it delegates some of its authority to states and provides partial reimbursement for the costs they incur. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightTown of Barton - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-8)
… used a competitive process to procure highway goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not: Adequately … could not be accounted for. Competitively procure goods and services, including motor oil and tires, resulting in potential overpayments of $4,500. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/19/town-barton-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-8Hudson Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-302)
… Housing Authority is located in the City of Hudson in Columbia County and provides low-rent housing for qualified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/10/28/hudson-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-302Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Wantagh Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) … adequate controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. Key … adequate controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessIntroduction – Federal Funding and New York
… and communities.” - Thomas P. DiNapoli Federal Revenues in the State Budget Federal Receipts Federal Spending by … Income Home Energy Assistance Program Federal Employees in New York State Federal Employees in New York State Federal Employment Loss in NY in 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introductionMonitoring of Homeless Data
… of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) monitors data on the State’s homeless population to better understand the nature and scope of … to determine if OTDA’s programs are using all available data to best address the needs of those experiencing or at … of Temporary and Disability Assistance OTDA monitors data on the States homeless population to better understand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataUsing Open Book New York
Join us for a demonstration of Open Book New York and learn how to access public municipal financial data for your own analysis. We will highlight the various reports available in Open Book New York and discuss potential uses of the data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/using-open-book-new-york-12-14-22.pdfDrug Management and Disposal
… developed and implemented a public information program on the proper storage and disposal of medications (drugs), and publicly … a notice to pharmacies, retailers, and consumers on the proper storage and disposal of drugs. We also sought … developed and implemented a public information program on the proper storage and disposal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposal