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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-75) For the year ended Dec. 31, 2013, auditors identified $6,634 in costs … For the year ended Dec 31 2013 auditors identified $6634 in costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 88-32
… officer of each city and town shall cause a notice to be published, among other things, specifying one or more … a town board could determine to publish and distribute a pamphlet listing the names, office addresses and office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32College of Staten Island - Examination of Fast Track MK LLC
… by Fast Track and submitted an appropriate claim for payment to our Office for those goods. Background The College … did not conduct the procurement in accordance with State Finance Law. Specifically, the College did not: (i) reject … procurements in accordance with Section 163 of the State Finance Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/05/college-staten-island-examination-fast-track-mk-llcIf You Need Help – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… If you have questions about GASB standards and how they apply, … consult with your accountant or an independent auditor. If you have questions about your GASB report or for help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/if-you-need-helpMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… revenue opportunities over a four-year period, according to a report released today. Auditors identified another $361 … transactions that will require further review and actions to prevent overpayments or recover costs. “Medicaid is a … insuring nearly 6.4 million New Yorkers and enabling them to access health care that would otherwise be unaffordable,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteOpinion 89-57
… -- Capital Improvements (town improvement of village street) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Department (town repair and improvement of village street) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts not Requiring Bidding (town repair and improvement of village street) HIGHWAY LAW, §142-c; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57Opinion 88-55
… to make and file in the county clerk's office, where the certificate of incorporation is filed a verified certificate, stating the names of the directors and officers … in any business other than that set forth in its certificate of incorporation." (Not-For-Profit-Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55Opinion 96-19
… building for use as town hall and fire station) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements (joint construction of a … General Municipal Law, article 5-G, enter into a municipal cooperation agreement to jointly acquire real property and construct a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19Opinion 97-14
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (furniture and trophy case) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless otherwise provided by … members of each company, may determine to use foreign fire insurance tax moneys to make reasonable expenditures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-14Opinion 92-4
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … to justify the expenditure and the cost is reasonable in relation to the benefits received by the district. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Opinion 97-3
… PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Interest and Penalties (authority to waive) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §1182; L 1993, ch … penalties on taxes which became a lien prior to January 1, 1995. Until December 31, 1999, however, a village acting … by chapter 602, provides in pertinent part that: If the governing body of any tax district shall determine that it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3Opinion 98-9
… ambulance service pursuant to contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §122-b; TOWN LAW, §198(10-f): A town board, which provides an emergency medical service, a general ambulance service or a … may: (i) Acquire by gift or purchase one or more motor vehicles suitable for such purpose and supply and equip the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9Opinion 94-22
… reargument denied 29 NY2d 551, 324 NYS2d 1031). While the exact provisions of the contract is a matter to be determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22NYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… (AHVs). The city’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and DOB are the agencies primarily responsible for handling construction noise complaints. DEP is responsible for responding to 311 construction noise … Auditors found there was minimal communication between DEP and DOB regarding noise complaints, and there was no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarDebt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… Contacts: Pat Reale ( [email protected] ) Chuck Trimbach ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsXIX.2.C.1 Statewide Standard Activities – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… a limited number of standard activities that are unique to DOT and begin with “DOT”, all other standard activities are applicable statewide … the work effort cost. CONST, CONEW BLDG_IMPRV_BD20 DOT Bldg Imprv - 20yrs This activity is intended to be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xix/xix2c1-statewide-standard-activitiesComptroller DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney Hartunian & New York A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas on State and Federal Charges By Former Assemblymember William Scarborough
… related to the misuse of over $40,000 from his Friends of Bill Scarborough campaign account. As part of a plea … of 2007 and March of 2014, he stole from the “Friends of Bill Scarborough” campaign committee by making over $38,000 … the state legislature, without regard to party, position, power, or popularity. There is no delight in the downfall of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-hartunian-new-york-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-state-andComptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative and is the latest … of 12.2 percent is higher than the statewide average of 10.8 percent; State aid accounts for 7.3 percent of the … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownX.10 Record Retention for Vendor Records – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… (OSC) record retention requirements related to vendor registration in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). … to support information that is entered into the Statewide Vendor File in the SFS. As a result, OSC may contact the … Units to maintain any documentation used to create a Vendor Add Request until the Business Unit receives the email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x10-record-retention-vendor-recordsXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… purchase orders associated with contracts in a timely fashion by disencumbering excess funds and processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contracts