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Opinion 88-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees … of clerks, no clerk shall charge or collect a fee from the state, or an agency or officer thereof, for any service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … Medicaid Inspector General’s review. City University of New York – Course Offerings (Follow-Up) (2023-F-7) Based on City University of New York (CUNY) data, many full-time students studying toward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsXI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contracting agency, the Department of Civil Service (DCS) and OSC; and, that OSC include such employment information in the … Stewardship Act Report it compiles annually. 1 Process and Document Preparation: STATE CONTRACTORS EMPLOYMENT … for consulting services the number of hours worked and the amount paid to the contractor by the State as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… pandemic, while others are paid at specialized rates. It is unclear whether telehealth services are more … that: “Evidence of cost savings associated with telehealth is mixed and depends on whether telehealth is used to increase access to new patient populations, or as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Education Department agrees with our recommendations and is taking steps to help school officials improve their … to safeguard students.” "The Dignity for All Students Act is an effective vehicle in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well implemented and when schools are in compliance,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… projects, including those projects authorized by the New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement and Clean … of harmful algal blooms (HAB) on 192 bodies of water in New York State, an increase of eight from the prior year. … A total of 39.1 million tons of waste were generated in New York State including: 18.3 million tons of municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District To Support Community Banking in South Bronx
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Department of … Development District (BDD) and presented $35 million in New York state deposits to Ponce Bank’s Westchester Avenue … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… may push some local governments closer to the edge of a fiscal cliff, according to a report released today by State … of Washington, local governments need to shore up their fiscal foundations,” DiNapoli said. “By focusing on ensuring … of unrestricted state aid to local governments. The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-2025 Enacted Budget provides $715 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… organizations (i.e., regional food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens) for distribution to people experiencing food … supervising, inspecting and enforcing shelter compliance with applicable rules and regulations. A prior audit, issued … for substance abuse, childcare services and assistance with finding permanent housing. According to its 2023 Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Rail Road (LIRR) Engineering Department is responsible for the overall administration of fleet vehicles—cars, SUVs, … Engineering did not have written policies or procedures for keeping its vehicle fleet inventory or performing vehicle … Auditors found the MTA did not have a working plan for Transformation that identified the tasks to be completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… mode; Mold growing in residents’ rooms at 8 shelters; Trash piled in a children’s play area at one shelter; Repairs … does not track the number of uncertified shelters, which can include hotel and motel rooms used by counties on an as needed basis. During 2014, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… of April 2022, the transportation and warehousing sector in the City has regained 82 percent of pandemic job losses, … area ranks first among the top 10 metropolitan areas in the nation for number of transportation, warehousing and … Transportation Authority employment, which falls under the public sector) lost the greatest number of jobs over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityOpinion 92-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (solid waste generation fee); (retroactively) LANDFILL -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18XI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… been received. With the quantities present, the receiver does not have a need to independently count or keep records … the vendor within 15 days (7 days for self-certified small business) of the receipt of an invoice about the … must practice blind receiving whenever practical and make use of the SFS Blind Receiving Report to assist with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingOpinion 2003-4
… 19 Opns St Comp 1963, p 419; 16 Opns St Comp 1960, p 171; 10 Opns St Comp 1954, p 70, 358; 9 Opns St Comp 1953, p 450; … Village Law §4?412[1]; Municipal Home Rule Law §10; 1998 Opns St Comp No. 98-22, p 56). Fire districts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… County – Financial Condition The North Chautauqua County Water District (district) board, county legislature and other … interest. Although the county installed a water storage tank on the land and installed water lines, there is no … district or documented plans to establish a water district near these improvements; therefore, it provides no benefit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 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-89-34New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… but the agricultural sector proved to be among the most resilient, losing just 1 percent of jobs in 2020 compared to … but the agricultural sector proved to be among the most resilient losing just 1 percent of jobs in 2020 compared to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The surge is largely due to a sharp increase in deaths from opioids related to illicit … opioids. Overdose deaths statewide from opioids and all drugs (5,841) in 2021 surpassed the previous 2017 peak by … critical that we recognize this crisis has moved steadily into communities of color and future funding decisions should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2016
… $3.9 million with Bank of America for banking and debit card services for child support collection. $2.9 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2016