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Opinion 91-57
… separate bank accounts ( cf . General Municipal Law, §6-c[7]) or prohibit comingling of library fund moneys with … is the custodian of library moneys. (Education Law, §§226[6], 259[1]; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-84, p 125; see also Opn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Administration of the Contract With the Center for Urban Community Services
… services. The New York State Office of Mental Health funds about 75 percent of this contract. CUCS receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/16/administration-contract-center-urban-community-servicesOpinion 93-7
… of legal process) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: A contract to engage the services of a firm to serve legal process is … services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). We are aware of no judicial decisions on the issue … to these services (see People ex rel. Smith , supra , 17 NY, at p 589; 1A Antieau, Municipal Corporation Law, §10.33). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7How to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… to your attention and work with the vendor to address any negative information. Things to keep in mind: Determinations … individually for each contract. Addressing potentially negative information Before you make a determination, you … to your attention and work with the vendor to address any negative information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationOpinion 2004-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … of its officers and employees. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a village that provides health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8Opinion 89-20
… of ethics, but has not established specific procedures for submitting questions to this board. On behalf of the fire … school district to adopt a code of ethics setting forth for the guidance of its officers and employees the standards … are authorized, but not required, to adopt codes of ethics for the guidance of fire district officers and employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… ridership will reach 80% by the end of 2026, a much slower return than the consultant’s July 2021 prediction of 86% by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… of CPSS improved the payment experiences for the public and promoted time and cost savings for City agencies. … York fairly, efficiently, and transparently, and instill public confidence and encourage compliance. The mission of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… jeopardize at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal operating … 2026, excluding COVID funds. The Department of Education (DOE) receives more federal funding than any single city … an average of 146,189 family assistance recipients in FY 2024, and nearly 44% of the planned costs for family shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, mental health emergency room visits rose 24% among … 5- to 11-year-olds and 31% among 12- to 17-year-olds. In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsSchenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… company rather than directly to the businesses leasing those properties and creating jobs. The Agency does … directly to the businesses providing jobs and not to leasing agents. Establish and implement procedures to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management, oversight of … of revenues, expenditures and the amount of fund balance to be used to fund operations. Develop and adopt comprehensive multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Yaphank Fire District – Claims Processing (2013M-51)
… examine the claims auditing process for the period January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Background The Yaphank Fire … in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County and serves 14.1 square miles in the areas of Yaphank, Shirley and Medford. … Chairman. The District's general fund expenditures were $1,477,872 and $1,593,997 for the years ended December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/31/yaphank-fire-district-claims-processing-2013m-51Coldspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… activities. The Board has not adopted procurement or code of ethics policies in accordance with GML. The Board … did not maintain journals, ledgers, subsidiary revenue or expenditure accounts. The Treasurer also did not document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mSullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… detailing any business interests; however, the County does not unseal and review the financial disclosure forms or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programBinghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… if sewage treatment services were provided economically for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. … appointed by the Village Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the plant’s operations totaled $11.3 million for 2015. Key Findings The quality of the discharged treated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… care was only provided when the client was at work or school because DSS does not require individuals to submit … for all clients. Require clients to provide work and/or school schedules in order to ensure that individuals are only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … though the funds have been in the custody of the treasurer for over three years. Town of Tuxedo – Financial Operations … that financial records were complete or properly account for town justice court revenue. ### For access to state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Virgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … The Virgil Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Virgil, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Uniondale … 2012. Background The Uniondale Fire District is located in the Town of Hempstead, in Nassau County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-board