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Discretionary Thresholds - State Finance Law
This chart summarizes discretionary thresholds, Contract Reporter requirements, and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) pre-approval requirements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/guidance/pdf/XI2-A-state-finance-law-thresholds.pdfArticle 18 General Municipal Law
Conflicts of Interest: Municipal Officers and Employees The Fundamentals of Article 18 of the General Municipal Law
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/resources/pdf/Article18GeneralMunicipalLaw.pdfGENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW - SECTION 35
GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW - SECTION 35
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/GML-clerk.pdfThe Prompt Contracting Law - Background
Chapter 166 of the Laws of 1991 added Article XI-B (the Prompt Contracting Law) to the State Finance Law to promote prompt contracting with not-for-profit organ
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/pcl-background.pdfState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… and testing services. $1.4 million with Dyntek Services Inc. for intrusion detection system software. Office of … University of New York for equipment and operating costs associated with the American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics Testing, Assembly and Packaging (TAP) facility located in Monroe County. $3.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… but only two cases were referred for enforcement action in 2016 and 2017 combined, according to an audit released … but requests to investigate violations of the law are going unanswered," DiNapoli said. "Without … their phone numbers on a statewide registry. Then, in 2003, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… and approved 1.8 million payments worth $13.7 billion in September. His office also rejected 149 contracts and … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. This independent review ensures that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015DiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… an investigation with the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing … numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was arraigned in Almond town court charged with grand larceny in the third … located in Allegany County, and worked with local law enforcement to determine the extent of the fraud. Dieter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… of school violence and establishes a statewide uniform system for reporting violent incidents. The SAVE Act also … school safety plans to the State Police and establish a system to ensure that up-to-date building floor plans are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningOpinion 91-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23VII.10.F Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… in Chapter XIV, Section 1 - Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment of this Guide. If an agency is unable to email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10f-cash-advance-reconciliations-and-annual-confirmationCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2019-S-70) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s70-response.pdfEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and … vehicle (two front and four rear). The system selects the “best” front and rear images and sends them to the NY Customer … notice are also sent to the collection agency. The Top 200 list of violators from the Tolling Operations are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the sentencing of Rochelle Rose to five years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the $60,288 she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that earlier today, Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services … 27, 2022 to the same offense and is awaiting sentencing. Today’s proceeding was held before United States District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeOpinion 95-6
… property of the state and shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury (emphasis added). 1 Accordingly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect in programs it oversees as required under Jonathan’s Law, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In July, DiNapoli released an audit of the state Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawXVI.2 Financial Reporting Policies – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Section 8 of the State Finance Law requires the Comptroller to prepare periodic financial reports in … with GAAP. GASB Statements and Interpretations are the main sources for GAAP guidance. GASB Statements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi2-financial-reporting-policiesIslip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
… Audit Objective Determine whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and the District’s policies. Key Findings The Board: Made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9