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DiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… Some New Yorkers with disabilities are missing out on employment … adults with disabilities in New York. The employment rate of working-age people with disabilities was about 33% … Seeking Employment Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workOpinion 91-64
… were let by a school district during the 1989-1990 school year. It appears that in several instances a number of … on the same or similar goods or services during a fiscal year will exceed the monetary threshold established for … contracts for such goods or services required within the year are subject to competitive bidding (see 1987 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-64Opinion 91-60
Concerning the authority of the State Comptroller to obtain information relative to potential conflicts of interest in connection with an examination into the accounts and financial affairs of a city
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60Opinion 94-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … to chargeback salaries to district) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Operation and Maintenance (authority of county to chargeback … of county employees attributable to the administration and operation of the sewer district. You ask whether a portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1Opinion 91-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Procedures … referendum. You have informed us that the district in question was established pursuant to article 12-A of the … Law authorizes "municipal corporations and districts", in addition to any other general or special powers, to enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14DiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… have them believe, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found … target of time between trains — measured by averaging all lines together — which it calls the wait assessment. The goal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014Opinion 99-15
… LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (authorizing tax exemption) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Exemptions … that all real property within the state is subject to taxation unless exempt therefrom by law. The term "taxation" … 46 NY2d 52, 412 NYS2d 821; Torsoe Bros. supra ) and is not dependent upon the will or contract, express or implied, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Opinion 93-24
… (construction of permanent outdoor competitive sports facility) -- Powers and Duties (construction of permanent outdoor competitive sports facility) PARKS AND RECREATION -- Facilities (construction of outdoor competitive sports facility by fire district) TOWN LAW, §176(14): A fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Program grants "preferred source" status to Corcraft and not-for-profit organizations that serve and employ the blind, … implemented, five were partially implemented, and one has not yet been implemented. In March of 2016, the Office of the … include eleven students who received awards but did not demonstrate academic preparedness and eight students who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 89-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … reports such a charge, a cash payment equal to one-half of the amount billed. You inquire whether this proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56Opinion 90-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (exclusion from … them for so much of the cost of any public improvement as is required by local law or ordinance to be assessed against … further restricting the powers herein specified of any county, city, town, village or school district to contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23Opinion 89-16
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (publication of … as otherwise provided by a special act, the members of the fire department or, in the case of a multi-company fire department, the members of each company, must determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16State Police Bulletin No. SP-242
… Officers Unit (CO/NCO) – BU17, and the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 who meet … the 2018-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State … Troopers, members of the State Police Troopers Unit (BU07) and the State Police Commissioned/Non-commissioned Officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-242-2024-state-police-education-paymentXI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of perjury, and file with DTF Contractor Certification Form ST-220-TD . Agencies should direct state contractors to … on Publication 223 and ST-220-TD . A second certification form ( ST-220-CA ) is required to be provided by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… the Welfare Management System, the system of record for various social services programs in New York. For example, data shared between the two systems helps identify households who are potentially eligible for CityFHEPS. Households who are identified from the match …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… did not properly submit Claim Adjustment Reason Codes on claims, or indicated Medicare Advantage Plans did not … equipment (DME, i.e., devices and equipment available on a monthly rental basis) as a benefit of the Medicaid program. There are typically limits (or caps) on the number of monthly rental payments. A prior audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… remained several points above its April level. Small Businesses in New York Hit Especially Hard by COVID-19 … of small businesses in New York State have experienced a large negative effect from the coronavirus pandemic, … 18 percent of respondents reported having either no cash on hand for business operations, or only enough for two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020Street Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for “the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible … our primary customers, City residents.” DOT is responsible for over 6,300 miles of streets and highways, over 12,000 … over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other work on a City street or sidewalk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followFinal Average Earnings
… (except for some PFRS members who may be eligible for a One-Year FAE ). These are usually your years of employment … in anticipation of retirement; and Any payments made for time not worked. Retroactive Payments Retroactive payments … are eligible for this benefit if your employer adopted it. Note: This benefit is not available to PFRS Tier 3 (Article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/final-average-earningsReal Property Portfolio
… State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported on its real property holdings and the need … ESD may transfer to a subsidiary any real property for any project to carry out the purposes of growing the … greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability for the State’s public authorities, such as ESD, the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/21/real-property-portfolio