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Opinion 2000-3
… prior approval of the State Comptroller. February 28, 2000 Norman W. Seiter, Jr., Esq., Town Attorney Town of Scriba 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-3Liverpool Central School District – Information Technology Assets (2020M-59)
Determine whether the District effectively managed hardware and software inventory to ensure that information technology (IT) assets are safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/liverpool-2020-59.pdfCity of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
Determine whether City officials properly implemented IT security controls to safeguard water system operations against unauthorized access or disruption.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/syracuse-2019-173.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - May 2020
The City projects balanced budgets for fiscal years 2020 and 2021, but it continues to face large budget risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/rpt-1-2021.pdfDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… SNAP to reflect the sharp increase in need would require only a small fraction of the federal pandemic response. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityOpinion 95-11
… of General Municipal Law, §207-m to salary of temporary or provisional head of police department) POLICE … AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement of temporary or provisional head of police department to salary … may be given a distinct meaning. The terms "permanent", "temporary" and "provisional" are not defined for purposes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-11DiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that three major U.S. energy companies have … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that three major US energy companies have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School - Procurement (2019M-250)
Determine whether a competitive process is used to procure goods and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/buffalo-academy-science-charter-2019-250.pdfSample Net Change Letter
This is a sample notice of changes to a retiree's net retirement benefit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/retirees/pdf/net-change-letter-sample.pdfAction Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a long-promised upgrade to New York’s emergency communications system that would … allow photos, voice and video calls and text messaging to be rerouted to other county call centers when major events like natural … Next Generation 911 NG911 is a longpromised upgrade to New Yorks emergency communications system that would allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - June 2010
The worst recession since the Great Depression appears to be coming to an end, but it has cost the nation 8.4 million jobs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2011.pdfCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (2018-S-28)
To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has systems and practices in place that allow it to appropriately collect Petroleum...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s28.pdfNiagara Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-172)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on, or … and accessed for appropriate School purposes. Key Findings Personal computer and Internet use was found on seven … Determine if personal private and sensitive information on or accessed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/12/21/niagara-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-172The Deficit Shuffle, April 2010
The General Fund is the main operating fund of the State and is traditionally used to measure the State’s projected budget deficit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-deficit-shuffle-2010.pdfAbout this Report – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… format. The report also presents basic information on trends in State receipts (revenues) and spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/about-reportHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… to identify and hold accountable officials who commit such crimes.” “Ms. Wormuth exploited her position and the faith of … in our leaders. The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who would … “This case shows that when elected officials break the law, they will be held accountable. I’m proud to have worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonClaims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… the claim packages. Instead, it should entail a thorough and deliberate examination to determine that the claim is a legal obligation and a proper charge against the local government or school … general rule, a claim package should contain enough detail and documentation so that the auditing body or official is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… with the impact of severe storms, the breach of a large dam could result in the loss of life, devastation of several … and flooding that spans multiple counties. Even a small dam failure could result in significant economic consequences … by local governments. In the wake of a 2008 audit of DEC's dam safety program by DiNapoli's office, DEC strengthened its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsVII.2.A Direct Journal Payment – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… received by an agency that do not need to be applied to a customer AR Item, such as miscellaneous receipts. The process … in error. Additional fields on the Payments tab include: Customer ID: A Customer ID is required when depositing receipts from public … received by an agency that do not need to be applied to a customer AR Item such as miscellaneous receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2a-direct-journal-paymentOpinion 88-68
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards … for subdivision approval constitutes a "contract" with the meaning of General Municipal Law, §800(2), and, even if it … §809 also may not be applicable to a planning board member in such circumstances. You ask if a member of a town planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68