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Opinion 2002-16
… discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (payments to not-for-profit corporation to … in downtown area) MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Powers and Duties (publicizing resources available in downtown area) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (expenditures to publicize resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-16State Agencies Bulletin No. 1096
… Purpose To explain why the Retirement Plan Checkbox in Box 13 must be … account described in IRC Section 403(b) - applicable only to employees of SUNY, CUNY and the NYS Education Department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1096-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2CUNY Bulletin No. CU-509
… for automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fees for employees in Bargaining Unit T4. Affected Employees All employees represented by Local 3, IBEW in Bargaining Unit T4 Background OSC received a request from … 2015 (Institution Current) Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit T4 in the following CUNY titles: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-509-establishing-dues-and-agency-shop-fees-local-3New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Senate Republican Health Care Bill
… health care bill calls for billions of dollars of cuts in future health care funding for New Yorkers. This bill is identical to the House proposal in its threat to eliminate health coverage for countless … budget. It’s time for the President and the majorities in both houses of Congress to get serious about making health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-senate-republican-health-care-billCase Management
… appropriate services, benefits, and entitlements needed to age safely at home and maintain their quality of life. DFTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/26/case-managementVolunteer Firefighters – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… for firefighters. General Municipal Law 12 authorizes the governing board of a municipal corporation or fire … necessary expenses for travel, meals, lodging and tuition. The law also requires specific approvals that vary depending on the location of the training school or course of instruction. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/volunteer-firefightersCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… proper fiscal controls over fines and settlements. We have limited assurance that all monies due the State are … for because of system, process, and policy weaknesses. ORA does not exercise its full authority to collect outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaintsDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… against future cyberattacks. In New York, cyberattacks have impacted public entities large and small, including … School District. Cyberattacks pose a fiscal risk and can have significant impacts on the public when they target … its progress in improving security. Its activities have only reached a fraction of the 2,800 entities it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesKeene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
… District (District) officials applied for all applicable transportation aid for new bus acquisitions in a timely … District officials did not apply for all applicable transportation aid in a timely manner and were at risk of … bus acquisitions. The District did not properly file for transportation aid for seven buses. However, after we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/keene-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2021m-63About the Academy
… and school district officials. By increasing the number of classroom training sessions and web-based seminars, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyValley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
Determine whether the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen (District) Board of Education (Board) and Treasurer appropriately and securely executed check signatures for non-payroll checks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-2023-178.pdfSaranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
Determine whether Saranac Central School District (District) officials properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in 10-month public and summer placements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/saranac-central-school-district-2023-91.pdfAudit Services U.S., LLC (Contract No. C001149)
Audit services for the identification, collection, and processing of out-of-state abandoned property agreement with Audit Services U.S., LLC. New York State Comptroller's Contract Number C001149.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/contracts-c001149.pdfLyndon Fire District – Disbursements (2022M-132)
Determine if the Lyndon Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to ensure disbursements were authorized, supported and for appropriate District purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lyndon-fire-district-2022-132.pdfReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (2021-S-34)
To determine if the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance adequately monitors and appropriately reimburses claims for homeless shelter providers, such as Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s34.pdfMedicaid: Enrollment Growth, COVID-19 and the Future
Monthly enrollment in the Medicaid program has grown by about 5 percent per year since January 2007, and exceeded 7 million for the first time in February 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/medicaid-enrollment-growth-covid-19-and-the-future.pdfGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
Determine whether Greenwood Lake Union Free School District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-effective manner and ensured claims were audited for accuracy and completeness.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/greenwood-lake-2021-147.pdfMonroe County Airport Authority – Board Oversight of County Chargebacks and Professional Services (2019M-226)
Determine whether the Monroe County Airport Authority (Authority) Board (Board) provided adequate oversight over chargebacks for Monroe County (County) services and the procurement of professional services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/monroe-co-airport-auth-2019-226.pdfTown of Yorkshire – Financial Management (2021M-109)
Determine whether the Town of Yorkshire (Town) Board (Board) and officials adopted realistic budgets, maintained reasonable levels of fund balance and properly planned for equipment replacement.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/yorkshire-2021-109.pdfThe Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: Where Did the Money Go?, October 2009
New York State and its local governments are responsible for the care and maintenance of more than 113,000 miles of highways and more than 17,400 bridges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/transportation-highway-fund-2009.pdf