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DiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… experienced workforce and a relatively low cost of living, according to a profile of the region released today … income levels are offset by the relatively low cost of living, including lower-than-average housing costs, making … experienced workforce and a relatively low cost of living according to a profile of the region released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… an increase of 23% ($61.5 billion) since 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … office issues this periodic report on public authorities to shine a light on their finances and operations. However, … have shown, New York’s public authorities must do more to improve their transparency and accountability to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionOpinion 95-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of a volunteer fire department or, if the department is comprised of several companies, the members of each company, may determine to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-14Opinion 94-3
… of town special districts upon petition and, in the case of the establishment or extension of special districts … the street, highway, private road or right-of-way. In the case of an improvement to a private road, the town must … as a public highway (Town Law, §200[14]). Section 200 details a number of procedural requirements, including: the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3Opinion 94-26
… Establishment (by town within village) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (limitation on in BID) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of BID within village) GENERAL … ch 282 as amended) governs the establishment, operation and financing of business improvement districts. Pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26Opinion 90-2
Whether a village may contract for library services with a town public library which was established by the town within which the village is located and which is funded by townwide taxes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-2Opinion 88-70
… REFERENDUM -- Advisory (fluoridation of water) GENERAL CITY LAW, §20(2), (7); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(8): LOCAL … conduct an advisory referendum on whether to fluoridate city water or whether to improve the city water or sewer systems. However, bond resolutions or expenditures from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70DiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… Terminal (VLT) revenue from Resorts World New York City Casino is directed to NYRA for enhanced purses, operational … for racing operations. These expenses included a $250,000 bonus to its CEO. According to the evaluation criteria for this bonus, the CEO was to develop a strategic plan to achieve a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainOpinion 88-12
… Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (services provided under a municipal cooperation agreement) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Refuse and Garbage (joint refuse … for making contributions for retirement, social security, health insurance, workers' compensation and other similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-12DiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… state’s Medicaid system made approximately $6.8 million in inappropriate payments, including $3.5 million for … medical services that should have been covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released today by State … abuse,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found several cases in which the Department of Health’s eMedNY system failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… identified several personnel actions that ignored district policy, most notably in the search for a new superintendent. “This audit revealed some … of fund balance not needed to fund district operations; Update the fund balance policy to indicate the extent to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtState Agencies Bulletin No. 2013
… Add/Update Position Info page using the following path: Main Menu > Organizational Development > Position Management > … the Job Action Request page using the following path: Main Menu > Workforce Administration > Administer Job Change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2013-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2022-2023XI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC) requires department heads to designate those individuals … signature process. Agencies should consult with OSC’s BOC if they have questions concerning the adequacy of … and/or vendor responsibility determinations, OSC’s BOC must have a letter on file with the department head’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… school district audits have been issued: George Junior Republic Union Free School District – Website Transparency … not accurately calculate separation payments or benefits for five of the 10 employees reviewed. Officials made … or document an exception from soliciting competition for services provided by six professional service providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-728
… processing of the February 2022 PSC $1,000 General Salary Increase for employees in the Assistant to Higher Education Officer (Assistant to HEO) and … for the Term of 12/01/2017 – 02/28/2023, a $1,000 general salary increase is authorized effective 02/01/2021. The CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-728-february-2022-professional-staff-congress-psc-1000-generalDiNapoli: NYC Forecasts $965 Million Surplus Fueled by Federal Aid
… pandemic began. Pension investment returns of nearly 26% in FY 2021 reduced the city’s pension liability and … which averaged $4 billion annually from FY 2023 through FY 2025 in the adopted budget in June 2021, were narrowed … in FY 2023, $3 billion in FY 2024, and $3.3 billion in FY 2025, fueling gaps that could total more than $5 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-nyc-forecasts-965-million-surplus-fueled-federal-aidCUNY Bulletin No. CU-734
… Background: Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between CUNY and PSC for the Term of 12/01/2017 – … during the 12/16/2019 board meeting. An Addendum to this MOA was signed on 02/26/2021, which changed the effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-734-april-2022-professional-staff-congress-psc-1500-generalState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and conduct an annual audit of the treasurer’s records. In addition, the board did not ensure the treasurer filed … recorded and reported the fines and fees we reviewed in an accurate and timely manner. During the audit period, … detailed procedures for procuring professional services in their procurement policy. Auditors also found officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… (e.g., licensed nurses and certified nurse aides). Penalty amounts above $2,000 are to be used to support the … for that purpose. DOH can suspend a portion of a penalty depending on certain factors, such as history of … in some cases, is suspending a substantial portion of the penalty imposed. For a sample of 109 orders, DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… enforces collections from respondents who have New York plates and live within NYC. DOF refers other cases to the NYC … of collection. In many cases where the vehicle license plates were registered in New York State but the respondent’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violations