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Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… and Community Renewal, administers RRAP in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). RRAP … in multi-family properties in rural areas of the State, with mortgages financed through the USDA’s Section 515 … provides the direct rental subsidies through contracts with project owners for units occupied by eligible tenants. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programDiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… in the cost of providing services to asylum seekers, which will help balance its $116.9 billion FY 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … million for new agency needs in FY 2026, suggesting it will again have to identify additional resources to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… steps to accelerate its procurement process, inconsistent with Office of General Services (OGS) guidance. According to … pandemic were determined by the former Executive Chamber with assistance from a consultant who was responsible for … a plan for utilization. DOH could not provide auditors with documentation supporting how the steering committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… to students were actually provided. Department of Motor Vehicles – Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety … or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. The Department of Motor Vehicles is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… schools and policies did not routinely align regulations with state requirements, causing gaps and inconsistencies. … schools and examined safety plans, they found plans with incorrect or outdated contact information for key … Education Department’s (SED) monitoring of compliance with school safety requirements at school districts outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions
… employees and if there are opportunities for improprieties in the hiring, promotion, or supervision of employees. The … (NYC). MaBSTOA, a subsidiary of Transit, operates buses in upper Manhattan and the Bronx. MTA Bus, a subsidiary of … occurred due to consolidations in departments such as the Business Service Center, Legal, Treasury, and Procurement. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/17/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotionsOpinion 97-2
… officer" shall include any former school board member with twenty years or more service in such position. The total … a school district may permit former school board members with at least 20 years of service in such position to … supersede Opn No. 85-3, supra to the extent inconsistent with General Municipal Law, §92-a(1-a). 2 Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-2Opinion 95-28
… was substantially amended by chapter 708 of the Laws of 1992. The bill enacted as chapter 708 was also introduced at … Comptroller. In our memorandum to the Governor on the 1992 bill, we stated that the primary purpose of the bill was … ..." (Memorandum of State Comptroller to Governor for L 1992, ch 708, July 30, 1992). We further stated as follows: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 92-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Disability Benefits … §207-a upon becoming self-employed, but not upon engaging in uncompensated volunteer work. You ask whether a disabled … personal services in the operation of a self-owned business for profit. For similar reasons, however, we also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12State Agencies Bulletin No. 685
… Background A recent binding arbitration award was made in accordance with section 209 of the Civil Service Law with respect to certain employees in the Agency Law Enforcement Services Unit (BU 31). Because only certain employees in the Agency Law Enforcement Services Unit are eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/685-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codes-non-arbitration-eligibleOpinion 2000-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Establishment … the proposed district or extension; and (d) whether it is in the public interest to grant in whole or in part the relief sought. If the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-3Opinion 2000-23
… department shall be increased to the same extent and with the same conditions as the other compensation received … the chief receive an increase in compensation commensurate with any increase received by other subordinate officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Office of Children and Family … and tourism destination in Roxbury, Delaware County. Gaming Commission $5.7 million for tribal compact payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 828
… Retired or Deceased will be automatically cancelled by OSC with the exception of the following: Code Narrative 410 … eligible employees who are now deceased should be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/828-april-2007-and-april-2008-50000-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonalDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2016
… the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also … Specialty Steel site in Dunkirk, Chautauqua County. Gaming Commission $2.6 million with Armand Resource Group … the Smart Lighting Systems Engineering Research Center. Gaming Commission $12.2 million to 26 local governments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2016State Contract and Payment Actions in July
… and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Office of Children and Family … Bills, Inc. for working capital, capital improvements, and game day operations. $3 million to the City of Auburn for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Agencies Bulletin No. 808
… Retired or Deceased will be automatically cancelled by OSC with the exception of the following: Code Narrative 410 … eligible employees who are now deceased should be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/808-april-2007-and-april-2008-50000-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonalComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges and Civil Lawsuit Against Pharmacy Owner for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid
… millions of dollars. Goldin, an owner of Value, is charged with Grand Larceny in the First Degree and other crimes for … The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit working with the Comptroller’s office also filed an asset forfeiture … and Value and arraigned Goldin on six counts charging him with Grand Larceny in the First Degree, Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-and-civil-lawsuit-against-pharmacyOpinion 90-54
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (equitable distribution of benefits in matrimonial actions) DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW, §236; … payee upon receipt of a duly issued court order in a matrimonial action. RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Opinion 91-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … public library and firm employing library board member's daughter) -- Interest In Contract (library board member in … to prepare plans and designs for the construction of a new library building. You have informed us that both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26