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Opinion 88-35
… computer software constitutes the purchase of a commodity for competitive bidding purposes and does not fall within the … advisable to seek competition through the use of requests for proposals or, where appropriate, a less formal method, to … consultant would assist the city in preparing a request for proposals (RFP). The consultant would also assist the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35DiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… The state Department of Health (DOH) deserves credit for openly acknowledging the ongoing challenge of diabetes prevention and the need for more progress in meeting this major health issue. … of 9.6 percent. Type 2, or adult-onset diabetes, accounts for 90 to 95 percent of all diagnosed cases in New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionDiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… only have to grow less than one-percent to $7.3 billion for receipts to hit the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) … latest projections and $5.8 billion higher than last year for the same period. Year-to-date spending growth has come … largely to strong settlement dollars and PIT collections. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportOpinion 2007-2
… remains with the county. You ask whether amendments made to the Election Law by chapter 180 of the Laws of 2005 … York State Assembly Memorandum in Support of Legislation re: A. 8931/S. 5822). Similarly, the Senate sponsor of that … (Bill Jacket, L 2005, ch 180, Budget Report on Bills re: S. 5822). Therefore, since prior to chapter 180, cities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-2Opinion 89-21
… highways in a reasonably safe condition, is responsible for removing overhanging or broken branches from trees within … has agreed to maintain, the complaint should be referred for action to the highway superintendent of the other town. … it is unclear whether a town remains potentially liable for injuries to a third party caused by inadequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Ellenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… evaluate the District’s controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. … members. The District’s general fund budget was $78,540 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board should … a result, the Board has not set appropriate expectations for District operations. For example, the Treasurer was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1045
… agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee Update for certain employees represented by CSEA. Affected Employees … raise, longevity or increment that moved them to a higher salary level on the CSEA dues chart in 2010 Effective Date(s) … raise, longevity or increment that moved them to a higher salary level on the CSEA dues chart. OSC Actions OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1045-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeTuition Assistance Program – State Financial Aid Program at Barnard College
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Founded in 1889, Barnard … social sciences and natural sciences. Annual tuition for full-time students is approximately $44,300 per year. The … TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/03/tuition-assistance-program-state-financial-aid-program-barnard-collegeSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… 2011. Of that amount, about $3,482,478 (20 percent) was for charges on State-issued travel cards, and $13,520,915 (80 percent), was for reimbursement to employees for travel expenses not charged to a travel card. This audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Releases Annual Investment Return
… March 31, 2023, the Fund had 44.14% of its assets invested in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by … It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Links Fund’s historic value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-releases-annual-investment-returnLewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges. This … The Department’s operating budget was $6.7 million for the 2012 fiscal year. The Department is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3Town of Huntington – Payroll and Legal Services (2013M-28)
… of our audit was to review employee payroll and payments for legal services for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background … Supervisor and four Board members. Total Town expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2011 were $200 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-huntington-payroll-and-legal-services-2013m-28State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… As a result, officials did not maximize interest earnings for the district. In addition, officials did not formally … flow forecasts to estimate the amount of funds available for investment. Officials earned interest totaling $40,652 … County) District officials did not always seek competition for purchases that are not subject to competitive bidding. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0College of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other … travel payments. Key Findings The travel expenses for the five College employees selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… March 31, 2024, the Fund had 42.85% of its assets invested in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by … It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Links Fund’s historic value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24City of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended … The overtime appropriations in the proposed 2025 budget were reasonable. In October 2024, after we were presented with the proposed 2025 budget, the Common Council amended the 2024 budget by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 807
… automatically. Affected Employees Eligible employees in the following bargaining units: NYSCOPBA BU01 NYSCOPBA … date. Applicable Salary Schedule 4/1/07 BU01 BU21 - except all Lifeguard titles BU91 4/1/05 BU31 BU61 – except … Unsatisfactory Ratings Employees rated ”Unsatisfactory” during Fiscal Year 2007-2008 are not eligible to receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/807-april-2008-performance-advances-and-pre-shift-briefing-updates-employeesDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… an outsized impact in New York where they are responsible for a wide range of public functions, particularly in the … of $78.3 billion. State authorities alone accounted for $49.5 billion in spending, equivalent to nearly … billion or 55.7%) of their debt was revenue debt issued for authority purposes, $68 billion (20.7%) was issued for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionOpinion 88-20
… which, among other things, change a county seat. For purposes of article III, §1, a local act has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-20City of Little Falls – Financial Condition Audit Follow-Up (2021M-54-F)
… City of Little Falls’ (City’s) progress, as of March 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in June 2021. Background The City, located in Herkimer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/03/city-little-falls-financial-condition-audit-follow-2021m-54-f