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Opinion 92-17
… TAX LAW, §1262(c): A sales tax agreement between a county and cities within the county need not, as a matter of law, … a sales tax agreement entered into between a county and all cities within the county pursuant to Tax Law, … the long-standing interpretation of this Office. In that case, a town brought suit against the county and the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… appropriately collect taxes and suggested recommendations for how the Department could improve oversight of … to young children with disabilities. CPN is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. Auditors looked … My Children Day Care (AMC) is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) has … 2020 through September 2021. About the Program Every year in the United States, millions of single-use and rechargeable … batteries are bought, used, and recycled or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… a result, they may not have procured them in a manner that is in the best interests of taxpayers. Officials did not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one … (14th Street and 23rd Street) share connections to MTA subway stations that were also inaccessible. PATH station … was an inclined pathway that lacks automatic doors for mobility-impaired individuals. Moreover, gates on the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actCourse Offerings
… Objective To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) is effectively matching course offerings … and professional colleges. CUNY serves the five boroughs of New York City. As of fall 2019, approximately 162,000 full-time undergraduate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsDiNapoli: Erie County Medical Center Paid Over $670,000 in Improper and Questionable Incentives and Bonuses
… and Dec. 31, 2015, ECMCC reported 4,720 employees on its payroll, including 209 management confidential (MC) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-erie-county-medical-center-paid-over-670000-improper-and-questionable-incentives-and-bonusesCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-6)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 million to liquidate current … police overtime, life/health/dental insurance, employee retirement, firefighting overtime and social security that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-6DiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… on NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Priorities Fiscal Cliffs Online Tool Identifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… concern over progress notes is “overstated.” The agency’s full response is included in the audit. Report Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsState Agencies Bulletin No. 343
… titles who were previously in Bargaining Unit 01, New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent … certified Council 82 as the bargaining representative for State employees in the titles listed above. A new bargaining … titles who were previously in Bargaining Unit 01 New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/343-new-bargaining-unit-31-council-82-agency-law-enforcement-services-unitDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their coverage in public and private plans. The state … levels.” Prior to the pandemic, states were required to renew coverage for people with Medicaid at least once a year … based on their enrollment end dates, through May 31, 2024. Renewal notices include the deadline for enrollees to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Follow-up)
… ). About the Program The New York City (City) Department for the Aging (DFTA) is the City agency primarily responsible for addressing public policy and service issues for the … with the remainder from federal and intra-City funds. Approximately 1.76 million seniors (adults age 60 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-home-delivered-meals-program-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. Village of Mexico – Financial Management (Oswego County) The board … a fund balance policy and maintained an excessive level of unassigned surplus fund balance in the general fund with … $839,530 and $1.1 million, or between 109% and 124% of the ensuing year’s budget. The board did not consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action is needed to ensure localities are able to provide dependable emergency … and other revenue sources. Coordination of these services is undertaken at the local, regional and state levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesOpinion 89-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (town's code not applicable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20Opinion 89-45
… LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) … Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) … -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data ( 2020-S-55 ). The … recommendations to the Department of Health (Department) and one to the Governor. About the Program Due to the highly … after the first case was identified, COVID-19 infection and death rates among New York State nursing home residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… future borrowing. Limit the capacity to finance future capital assets and grants. New York State Ranks Second … Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2021-22, the State reported the following debt levels: $2 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debt