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Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… maintenance needs, especially after the damage inflicted by major storms in recent years. Key Recommendations Promptly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Supports Warren & Rosen Legislation to End Secrecy in Workplace Harassment Settlements
… "I strongly support Sen. Warren and Rep. Rosen's Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act. Corporations that … in companies from Wynn Resorts to News Corp., we've seen the damage that occurs when companies fail to stop such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-supports-warren-rosen-legislation-end-secrecy-workplace-harassmentDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… York dropped 46 percent between 2013 and 2018, from 46,696 to 25,334, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … an improvement, the foreclosure crisis is far from over. To extend the progress we’ve made, New York must continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013Opinion 2005-4
… Reserve Funds (referendum requirement for transfer to employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund) -- … 6-p; EDUCATION LAW §§1804(6)(c), 1951: A BOCES is subject to the permissive referendum requirements of General … into an employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund. To comply with the permissive referendum requirements, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-4DiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … Revenue Sharing Program Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by the New York State Education Department. When tested, the average wireless … and authorization. Friendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (Allegany County) The board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Opinion 90-12
… §§2105, 2607: CPLR 2105, which authorizes copies of papers to be certified by an attorney, does not apply to court orders submitted to a county treasurer under CPLR … of the state may certify that it has been compared by him with the original and found to be a true and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12Part ZZ of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020
Part ZZ of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/data/pdf/part-zz-chapter-56.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… board overestimated general fund appropriations by a total of approximately $1.6 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19. … fund balance that ranged from 16.5 percent to 27.8 percent of the ensuing year’s appropriations, or four to seven times … Activities (ECA) fund operations. Auditors found 15 of 113 disbursements totaling $44,166 did not have disbursing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded … as ED) for all Medicaid recipients, including registered sex offenders. In addition, Medicaid must not pay for ED … of procedures and supplies to treat ED for registered sex offenders. Key Findings Medicaid made improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andOpinion 92-31
… -- Municipal Advertising (no authority to sell in newsletter) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (publication of informational newsletter) VILLAGE LAW, §4-412(1): A village, by local law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… Annual Report on Local Governments . The report found that property tax levy growth has slowed over the past several … some key economic indicators suggest an improving economy, property tax growth is slow and the pressure remains on local … tax freeze credit requirements, 97 percent (658) levied property taxes equal to or less than their respective tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsCapital Planning and Maintenance
… its significant assumptions, forecasts, and budgets are reasonable and supported. Our audit scope covers the … for asset improvements or renovations. For projects that are beyond its means, the Authority relies on federal, State, … is working to make all assets profitable. Expansion plans are underway for the Airport, and a low-cost carrier is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… will allow New York City to maintain budget balance in the coming fiscal year, but the city faces significant … in FY 2023) and decline to pre-pandemic levels by FY 2025. Continued strength in tax collections has led the city … the Financial Plan of the City of New York Related Reports NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… Purpose Our audit determined whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is … claims are allowable, supported, and program related. The audit covered the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … who are sentenced to a conditional discharge are monitored by the Queens County District Attorney’s Office (Office). Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followTown of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… be accounted for. The former Clerk did not properly record all cash receipts and did not deposit all moneys received intact and in a timely manner. The Board … any moneys due the Town. Ensure that the Clerk deposits all cash receipts intact and in a timely manner. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Into
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has adequate controls over the … and individuals in the City and for fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. DHS procures shelter spaces from … budgets. Documentation for the entire DHS contract award process is not readily available nor maintained, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesTown of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… (Board) did not adopt written policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. In … former bookkeeper were referred to outside law enforcement for review. Key Recommendations Properly collect, disburse … of the bookkeeper. Adopt written policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57