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Opinion 91-56
… in section 2828 of the Public Authorities Law relative to termination of public authorities, encompasses only … ; provided, however, that any appropriation made to such authority or commission by the state of New York or … terminated by law" as used in section 2727(4)(b) appears to contemplate the provisions of section 2828. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56SUNY Bulletin No. SU-123
… be submitted only for “F,” “J,” “M” or “Q” Type 1 (one) visa holders. Agencies should no longer report unqualified … is in the U.S. temporarily on an "F," "J," "M" or "Q" visa. If the student has all required paperwork (i.e. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-123-payment-and-reporting-suny-nonresident-alien-scholarshipsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… nearly 1.1 million payments worth nearly $7.4 billion in October. His office also rejected 177 contracts and … Co Inc. for New York tourism representation services in China. State Education Department $24.4 million in higher education opportunity program grants to 11 colleges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014DiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… public duty,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Mary Rain and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and partnership with my staff to bring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… written agreement with the IT vendor for services provided to the village. Auditors also found that the village … officials did not provide IT security awareness training to employees. Town of Geddes – Account Clerk’s Salary and … of the court records and reports was inadequate. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 97-8
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … A city is not required by general State statute to accept only vouchers which have been certified. You ask whether a city is required by State law to accept only vouchers which have been certified by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8DiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… the state, including a child poverty rate that is one of the worst in the nation and alarmingly high in some cities. “A staggering number of children live in poverty in New York,” DiNapoli said. … government have the solutions to lift more children out of poverty, and we should act with urgency to use them.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… improve oversight to ensure that non-profit agencies that place foster children are doing home visits and other … in foster care. The general rule in foster care is to place the child in the least restrictive, most family-like … improve oversight to ensure that nonprofit agencies that place foster children are doing home visits and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… $40.3 million and EP payments totaling $18.4 million. Case reviews by DOH are required to determine which program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… New York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, … New York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of medical equipment at the onset of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringOpinion 89-40
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Reimbursement for … for wages lost because the commissioner was subpoenaed to testify in a case in which the fire district was the … and, in that capacity, eligible for reimbursement pursuant to General Municipal Law, §72-o. (2) A volunteer officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40Opinion 89-46
… §3; ELECTION LAW, §5-102: An individual who is not a U.S. citizen may not be a member of a town planning board. You ask … a person who otherwise qualifies for office, but is not a citizen of the United States, may serve as a member of the … a civil office who shall not, among other things, "be a citizen of the United States". Further, Town Law, §23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… for ensuring that the right IT internal controls are in place and performing as intended. This can be a … of cybersecurity threats and the fact that IT is integral in nearly all aspects of local government and school … operations, we limited the number of questions. In many cases, there are more questions you could and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceTown of Seneca Falls – Justice Court (2013M-89)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 to March 4, 2013. Background … fines and surcharges. Key Findings The Justice was absent for the majority of our audit period; during this time, the … by the Justices and clerks, that documents the reason for all changes and/or deletions made within the system. Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-seneca-falls-justice-court-2013m-89Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels
… was complying with requirements to maintain its systems at vendor-supported levels. The audit covered the period … includes requirements for ensuring systems are maintained at vendor-supported levels (i.e., systems continue to be … determined that, generally, RGRTA maintained its systems at vendor-supported levels. However, we did identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levelsDiNapoli: NYC Department for the Aging Faces Challenges Meeting Growing Home Care Needs
… remains a challenge for DFTA, particularly as the older adult population continues to grow. Recently, after action by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-nyc-department-aging-faces-challenges-meeting-growing-home-care-needsOpinion 92-40
… -- Powers and Duties (imposition of fees at county landfill) FEES -- Rates (authority to impose fees to produce revenue for general purposes) LANDFILL -- County (imposition of fees) -- Fees (authority to impose fees to produce revenue for general purposes) COUNTY LAW, §226-b: A county may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-40Opinion 2002-15
… for the cost of street lighting within a town pursuant to Town Law §64(19) and Highway Law §327 are raised on a … that requires or permits monies for any given purpose to be raised from taxes levied only in the unincorporated … have concluded that a local government may not, pursuant to its home rule powers, exempt properties in that portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0XI-A.8 Payment Tolerances – XI-A. Purchasing
… of the State Comptroller (OSC) approved the use of select payment tolerances (tolerances) in the Statewide Financial … process without a match exception and ultimately result in payment to the vendor without Business Unit staff … the need. Business Units should not process invoices for payment that include prices higher than those on the related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a8-payment-tolerances