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Opinion 95-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of to the credit of the real property within the district by any equitable method described in the proposition ( id .). … public authorities provides that transfers of property by a municipality to the authority are exempt from referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-29Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… for the Southern District of New York, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field … and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisMedicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (Follow-Up)
… initial audit. For instance, the Department implemented a new claim processing control to prevent payment of excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emedny-followHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… statewide participation in the application process and result in better distribution of funds. There were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsFederal Spending by Major Funding Streams and Functions – Federal Funding and New York
… funding is received by New York State through grants for a range of purposes, including health care, … transportation, public assistance, education, employment and training, and emergency response and recovery. The … Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and meals for school children. Additional large grants include Pell Grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-spending-major-funding-streams-and-functionsVI.1.A Budgetary Chartstrings – VI. Budgets
… are assigned to agencies to keep the values unique across New York State (NYS). Each Agency/Entity has been assigned … in the following manner: Level 1 : Total State Level 2 : Budgetary Department Level 3 : Range of transactional … in the following manner: Level 1 : Total State Level 2 : Constitutional Department Level 3 and below: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi1a-budgetary-chartstringsXVII.2.B Negative Appropriation/Segregation Budgets – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… > Negative Segregation Balance. The report can be viewed in Report Manager or through the Process Monitor > Details > …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2b-negative-appropriationsegregation-budgetsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1548
… completion of the roll-over to the Department Budget Table USA containing the chart of accounts strings for agency … need to update any position pools that did not roll to the new Fiscal Year Budget Reference after March 28th, 2017 for … need to update any position pools that did not roll to the new Fiscal Year Budget Reference after April 5, 2017 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1548-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1634
… completion of the roll-over to the Department Budget Table USA containing the chart of accounts strings for agency … need to update any position pools that did not roll to the new Fiscal Year Budget Reference after March 28, 2018 for … need to update any position pools that did not roll to the new Fiscal Year Budget Reference after April 4, 2018 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1634-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… Authority directly handles in-person credit card payments for E-ZPass tags at its administrative headquarters in Albany … credit card payments over the phone, online, and in person for other costs (e.g., unpaid tolls, accident reports, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followOpinion 2000-19
… the manner prescribed by the special act (see 1999 Opns St Comp No. 99-3, p 5; 1997 Opns St Comp No. 97-4, p 8; 1995 Opns St Comp No. 95-26, p 53; 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-7, p 15; 1991 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-19Opinion 96-20
… police department must be given to the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services within 30 days of such action. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-20Distribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… customers statewide, with $1.8 billion owed to utility companies across the State. A preponderance of these … are downstate: 60 percent of customers in arrears are in New York City and Long Island and they comprise 68 percent of … Authorizing Phase 1 Arrears Reduction Program . Cases 14-M-0565, 20-M-0266, 20-M-0479. Issued June 16, 2022. 4 The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateSafety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations included in our initial report, Safety at Stations (Report 2016-S-91 ). About the Program Staten … miles) from St. George Terminal to the southern terminal at Tottenville. Riders can connect with New York City Transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followHolland Central School District – Claims Audit (2021M-210)
… or planned to initiate corrective action. 1 New York State Education Law Section 1709 (20-a) … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/holland-central-school-district-claims-audit-2021m-210DiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… Like many cities across the United States, New York City has adjusted its budget priorities during the … pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “Funding for education, public health and social services have risen to counter the effects … support preschool for 3-year-olds and COVID learning loss initiatives, as well as mental health services. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicOpinion 2000-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Removal (of … of deputy or within five days after a vacancy occurs in the office of deputy, the town board shall have power to … deputy town superintendent of highways (emphasis added). In 1978 Opns St Comp No. 78-388, unreported, we expressed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11Pleasantville Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-311)
… September 10, 2015. Background The Pleasantville Union Free School District is located in the Village of … of funds, when appropriate. … Pleasantville Union Free School District Financial Condition 2015M311 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/pleasantville-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-311Lake Placid Central School District – Investment Program (2023M-94)
… (District) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Assistant Superintendent for … Periodically solicit interest rate quotes from multiple financial institutions. Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/lake-placid-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-94Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… year, there are still questions regarding the MTA’s plan to balance its 2020 budget and narrow the out-year budget … annual report on the MTA’s financial plan. “This is a critical moment for the MTA and for riders,” DiNapoli said. … . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-finances