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Halfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… this sentence sends a clear message that this misconduct by an elected official will not be tolerated. I thank United … trust.” The charges were the result of an investigation by the Federal-State Anti-Corruption Task Force that includes … she had not consulted with “K.T.” This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ransom Reynolds and Jeffrey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonXI.14.A Publication of Procurement Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… authority intentions to contract for goods and services in the amount of $50,000 or more in The New York State Contract Reporter . The statute … unless notice of that contract first has appeared in the newsletter, or unless it is exempt. The following … In 1988 the Economic Development Law was amended by adding a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14a-publication-procurement-opportunitiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County , City of Troy and the Village of Victor . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. However, the … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. The town’s 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … County – Court and Trust (2017M-225) Records maintained by the county clerk and surrogate's court were up-to-date and … Auditors estimate the department was inaccurately billed by approximately $152,900. Putnam County – Court and Trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… Authority to determine whether it procures buses in a manner which results in the best value for the lowest cost. The audit covered bus … benefit corporation providing transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. The MTA … Authority to determine whether it procures buses in a manner that results in the best value for the lowest cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementOpinion 2000-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief … unit, receives a 4% pay increase, and other officers in the bargaining unit receive a 4% increase plus an … increase pursuant to General Municipal Law §207-m. We are in receipt of your letter concerning the entitlement to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23Opinion 95-19
… in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Improper Uses (prepayment of certain employer retirement contributions which … the amount to be amortized ( id .). To facilitate prepayment of the amount to be amortized, chapter 62 also … that a participating employer may issue bonds to finance prepayment of the amount to be amortized pursuant to chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-19Public School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… of Education (DoE) is the largest school district in the country and serves about 1.1 million students in over 1,800 schools. Ensuring the safety of those students, … New York State’s Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) requires public school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresOrange County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-1)
… totaling $72,431 were properly followed up on as required. In addition, officials did not maintain an accurate list of … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the County’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/orange-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-1Churchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… District (District) officials make procurements related to capital improvement projects (CIP) in accordance with … and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using … quotes, a well-planned solicitation effort is important to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… from a year earlier, due to strong PIT revenues late in the year, unanticipated monetary settlements and … discretionary spending authority was not made clear in the enacted budget. The budget provides nearly $6.5 billion in increased state-supported debt authorizations for public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 97-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Improvement Districts (sale of … must be approved by a majority of the qualified electors in the sewer district. A county sewer district is an … real estate, easements, rights of way, and other interests in real estate necessary to accomplish the purposes of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18Establishing the Standard Work Day – Legacy Reporting
… represent the amount of time per day a full-time employee in that title would be required to work. You must establish a … drivers, etc.), even if you only have part-time employees in that title or the title is vacant. You may establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/establishing-standard-work-daySyracuse City School District – Information Technology (2025M-129)
… records. In addition, a compromised network user account with administrative permissions could cause greater damage … and contingency planning. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated or … Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. The CAP should be posted on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/syracuse-city-school-district-information-technology-2025m-129Food Metrics Implementation
… tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This audit covers … subsection 4 of the State Finance Law (Law) was amended in 2013 to promote the sustainability of local farms by … agencies with the procurement of New York food products in part by providing information to decision makers on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to … (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the Medicaid program. The audit covered the period from … program to be enrolled as participating providers in the State Medicaid program. Accordingly, beginning January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. ESD spends about $1.8 billion a year in taxpayer money for loans, grants, tax credits and other … projects. “Empire State Development has an important role in helping New York’s economy grow and create jobs, … that showed positive results and led to some changes in those programs. However, when auditors asked for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Announces Scheduled Sale of $543 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… and taxable New York state General Obligation (GO) bonds scheduled for September 27th and 28th, currently estimated to … York reserves its right to change, amend or cancel this scheduled sale of General Obligation Bonds. A copy of the … and taxable New York state General Obligation GO bonds scheduled for September 27th and 28th currently estimated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-scheduled-sale-543-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsWyoming County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-4)
… always make reasonable efforts to locate victims promptly. In addition, officials did not make undisbursed restitution … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the County’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wyoming-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-4Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
… 27, 2020. About the Program New York State is rich in surface and ground water resources, with over 70,000 miles … which impair or impact the quality of State waters and, in turn, pose health risks to those who use them. Two key … Individual permits are issued to a single facility, in one location, possessing unique discharge characteristics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutant