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Opinion 91-13*
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (as constituting indebtedness for purposes … corporation acquires use of the facility under a lease agreement and has an option to purchase: (a) does not … centers and hospices. Under a literal reading of this definition, the instant transaction would not appear to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-13Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… has four projects funded by the Recovery Act, namely, Poughkeepsie Station Building-Doors/Window ($4.6 million), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0Opinion 95-15
… public library with proportionate share of tax refund) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Refunds and … share of tax refund) EDUCATION LAW, §§255(1), 259(1); REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§556(6)(a), 726(1)(c), 734(1): A … Property Tax Law authorizes an "appropriate tax levying body" to refund taxes attributable to certain "clerical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15City of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
… the purchase of equipment of $8,500, these appropriations do not correspond to the expenditures included in the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b21-5-10DiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… J. Spota, who conducted a further investigation last year. “Brosnan was entrusted with safeguarding the finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… in helping us hold Ms. Haverley accountable." Haverley, 65, of Horseheads, was charged with third degree grand … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Former Village of Millport Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftOpinion 90-57
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … receive fire protection services from a fire department or company located outside the district, such as a village fire … 380; but cf . Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law [VFBL], §30[12], pertaining to increases in the cost of VFBL coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57IV.4 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… State agencies to make expenditures and incur obligations for specific purposes each fiscal year in the form of an … New York State. In order to establish a chart of accounts for expenditures that is both usable and manageable, a list … requires that a minimum number of accounts be created for major expenditure classes. When the expenditure account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-iv/iv4-overviewTown of Mamakating – Records and Reports (2015M-164)
… the Town’s recorded and reported financial transactions for the period January 1, 2014 through January 23, 2015. … Town Board. The Town’s 2015 budget appropriations for its four main funds totaled $5.7 million. Key Findings … totaled more than $1.2 million because cash balances for the town-outside-village general and highway funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-mamakating-records-and-reports-2015m-164DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… the past year thanks to the economic recovery as well as low energy costs and interest rates, according to a report … expected to reach 1.77 billion riders in 2016, the highest level since 1949. The Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North and … the past year thanks to the economic recovery as well as low energy costs and interest rates according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to significantly lessen the time it takes for the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to audit and approve … Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment of this Chapter, provides information related to the quick procurement process for submission of those types of quick contracts to OSC for approval. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6-overviewGreen Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… released a report showing that New York’s environment and sustainability initiatives are creating new green occupations, as well as creating additional demand for existing occupations and changing the skills … labor agreements on construction, Buy American for the supply chain, and labor peace for operations and maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 339
… All "cash equivalent" non-cash merit awards, such as gift certificates and bus or subway tokens. Awards from all … awards may consist of items such as store or restaurant gift certificates, bus tokens or transportation cards that are considered "cash equivalent". "Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/339-taxable-non-cash-merit-awards-mc-employeesState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,216 contracts for state … Inc. for New York State Fair transit services. Office of General Services - Design & Construction $10 million with … design and consulting services related to a new Department of Transportation testing laboratory building in Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,703 contracts for state … Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture and Markets $188 million with Cornell … and Tully Construction Co. LLC for reconstruction of the I-81 and NY 17 Interchange in Broome County. Unified Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberDisaster Recovery Planning
… a complete, functional, and tested disaster recovery plan for its agency and the College of Nanoscale Science and … operations and streamline services. ITS is responsible for providing centralized IT services to 46 executive State … it provides to the 46 executive agencies. ITS is working on completing a disaster recovery plan for the CNSE data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/06/disaster-recovery-planningOpinion 90-47
… cf . General Municipal Law, §50-k, relating to defense of New York City employees). The cases construing Public Officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47DiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… and long-lasting damage that could impair regional transit for decades, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas … as parts of the economy reopen, fare and toll revenues for 2020 through 2023 are projected to be $10.3 billion lower … commuter railroad service by 50 percent. Fares and toll increases may rise beyond the 4 percent hikes already planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyMount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… to procure goods and services and whether purchases were for appropriate District purposes. Key Findings While all purchases reviewed were for appropriate District purposes, District officials did not … exception to competitive bidding. Did not issue requests for proposals for six of 10 professional services providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Contracting Corporation for concrete pavement repairs on NY Rte.106 in the towns of Hempstead and Oyster Bay in Nassau … Development Corporation $8.3 million to the University of Rochester for the construction of the Goergen Institute … Emissions (REMADE) Institute in partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology. Gaming Commission $8.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-april