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Opinion 88-79
… income earned by the village from the disposition of grant funds, including the repayment of principal and interest of … including villages, to apply for, accept and expend funds made available by the Federal government, pursuant to … to assist in financing the construction of a downtown hotel did not violate the the gift and loan provision of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79Opinion 90-33
… deputy possesses the powers and perform the duties of the principal during the absence or inability to act of the principal). Accordingly, the deputy mayor possesses all the … it is our opinion that, at a village board meeting from which the mayor is absent, the deputy mayor has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33DiNapoli 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-reportDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in state pension payments meant for her deceased grandmother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District … woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54715 in state pension payments meant for her deceased grandmother …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsPublic Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… categories, property crimes (Burglary, Larceny and Motor Vehicle Theft), accounted for the majority of the overall … incarcerated population declined by 33,870 (42 percent), with the majority of the decline occurring in State … in New York City. Combating Gun Violence DCJS provides funding, training and technical support to 20 law enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… stairway treads; exposed, sharp metal objects; station platform cracks; and an oil leak on the station platform. Several of the defects involved water conditions (water leaks and water on stairs or platform areas) which Transit defines as an "A" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… An audit of the Tonawanda Housing Authority (THA) has revealed … vacancy rates in public housing, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The actions of certain Tonawanda housing authority employees are … An audit of the Tonawanda Housing Authority THA has revealed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityDiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City, driving housing costs higher for many, according to a report released today by New York … to rise. The State Comptroller determined this was due in part to market volatility and aspects of how the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2021
… a result of an accident. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department is responsible for tracking the expenses … that issue policies or contracts of automotive bodily injury insurance . We performed certain procedure s , which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleXIV.14.E Recording General Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… in Progress no depreciation Infrastructure 20-75 years A renovation is a project performed on an already existing … component while an improvement is the addition of a new component where one did not previously exist. Renovations … asset addition if they meet the following criteria: The renovation costs more than $100,000 It occurs when 75% or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14e-recording-general-capital-assetsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Teachers' Contract Agreement
… “The news of Mayor de Blasio and the UFT reaching an agreement for a long … largest city and municipal workforce. I applaud Mayor de Blasio and UFT President Michael Mulgrew for reaching this … The news of Mayor de Blasio and the UFT reaching an agreement for a long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-teachers-contract-agreementXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… provide annual sexual harassment training (that meets the Department of Labor’s model policy and training standards) to all its … of the labor law.” Bids that do not contain the above certification may not be considered for award; provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationXII.5 Agency Payment Preparation and Submittal – XII. Expenditures
The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to Business Units for preparing and submitting vouchers to the Office of the State Comptroller OSC for payment in the Statewide Financial System SFS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5-agency-payment-preparation-and-submittalCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, CVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service … with drug manufacturers for rebates and remit the rebate revenue to Civil Service. Our initial audit report, … determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… in compliance with its All-Agency Contract Evaluation (ACE) review process and taking action where … In 1997, the MTA implemented the ACE system, a performance evaluation system developed and operated by MTA Headquarters … issued “Project Procedure - MTA’s All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System” (Procedures). The Procedures require an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report CVS Health Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service Report 2016S41
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Department, Aviation, World Trade Center, and Leasing of Properties
… network. These facilities include America’s busiest airport system, the Port Authority Trans-Hudson rail transit … industrial, retail, and technical space, and includes airport and marine terminals, buildings, warehouses, parking lots, billboards, and advertising spaces. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/04/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-department-aviation-world-trade-center-andNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… reserves, including a $500 million deposit into the Rainy Day Fund, a first of its kind. “New York City’s economy is … said. “While I am encouraged by the deposit to the Rainy Day Fund, long-term risks remain, especially using … . However, the better-than-expected short-term revenue picture provides time to identify alternative resources for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetMessage from the Comptroller – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… It highlights major issues in programmatic areas ranging from public health to public safety, energy and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/message-comptrollerDiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… the diversity of our state.” DiNapoli’s report found that for 9 out of 10 New York business owners, being their own … Over 80% cited flexible hours, work-life balance and the best avenue to promote their ideas as reasons. For 72% of New … – 17.6% in New York and 11.3% in the U.S. Hispanic and Black business owners are significantly underrepresented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-owners