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Opinion 95-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Limit (withholding State aid as penalty for levy in excess of) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid (applicability of provisions … Whether the provisions of section 54a of the State Finance Law authorize the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for March 2016
… the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also … via his Open Book New York website. Legislative Travel and Per Diem Expenses Legislative travel and per diem … construction contracts at state facilities. Department of Health $2 billion with Partners Health Plan Inc. for managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-march-2016State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and abuse. New York’s school districts annually spend approximately $60 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 2007-6
… in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to one-time payment made to next ranking … unit and is the highest ranking subordinate to the police chief in a village police department receives a one-time … amount for performing additional duties as “acting chief” for a period of one year, the police chief is entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Opinion 2005-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to increase in compensation when employer contribution to retirement … for the plan of which the next subordinate police officer in the village police department is a member is increased, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Opinion 88-66
… Davis v Board of Education , 125 AD2d 534, 509 NYS2d 612; New City Jewish Center v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS2d 560, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-66State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… may have worked unnecessary overtime. Officials paid 10 employees $198,716 in overtime for emergency, … to be performed was not properly approved. Officials paid 10 employees a total of $36,734 in overtime to conduct 270 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary action to … to smaller sources like dry cleaners. The mission of the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is to … To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of … an OSC review. These actions build on exclusions adopted in prior budgets that have significantly eroded the Comptroller’s vital role in independent review and approval of contracts. OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… New Yorkers prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the 4th of July weekend, many plan to go swimming, camping, … billion in compensation. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) generated by … outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state. As outdoor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Civil Service $6 billion for HMO Health Benefits for the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) including … Physician’s Health Plan Inc., $1.4 billion with HealthNow New York Inc., $1 billion with Independent Health Association … of Environmental Conservation $16.2 million with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberOpinion 89-34
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to … by highway department laborers and the participation in such acts by the deputy highway superintendent. Following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34XI.14.A Publication of Procurement Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Newsletter," is intended to ensure the integrity of the state procurement process by providing for regular, centralized public notice of state agency and public authority intentions to … not-for-profit agency for the blind; Office of Mental Health approved special employment program serving mentally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14a-publication-procurement-opportunitiesState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… DPC for environmental remediation work at the Dearcop Farm Site in Monroe County. $1.2 million with Moore-Clark USA … of Health $40.7 million with Public Consulting Group LLC to administer the Medical Indemnity Fund. $1.3 million … in Erie County. Gaming Commission $10.8 million to 26 localities for gaming revenue distributions for the del …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustApproved State Contracts and Payments
… Development $1.4 million to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for the High Technology Matching Grants Leverage … the Hunger Prevention & Nutrition Program. $1.4 million to Medical Answering Services LLC for Medicaid transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… made in accordance with the district’s procurement policy. Pine Plains Central School District – Lead Testing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Selected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State … their tolls or to automatically have tolls charged to a checking account at the end of the day. The system has … include (but are not limited to): collecting the license plate number of drivers who purchase OTG tags; limiting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 41
… or services being purchased and include this information on the purchase order line. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/41-requisitions-and-purchase-orders-centralized-contract-purchasesRetirement System Membership – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/retirement-system-membershipAccounts Payable Advisory No. 6
… Subject: Making Payments to Time Warner Cable Guidance: Consistent with the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter XII, Section 5.C - … Making Payments to Time Warner Cable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/6-complex-entity-time-warner-cable