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Opinion 92-21
… of numerous pending cases brought under the Vehicle and Traffic Law which have never been prosecuted, the town or … numerous charges pending for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. In presenting this question, you have described … misdemeanors and moving violations under the vehicle and traffic law, instituted in and triable in such a court, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-49
… in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive … (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to permissive referendum, or the town board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 95-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer of property from a town to a district without consideration) … Whether in lieu of selling the sand and crediting the proceeds to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17State Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… largely because of legal settlements and personal income tax (PIT) collections, according to a report released today … the past two years,” DiNapoli said. “As personal income tax collections in April of 2015 drove higher collections for … to the unusually high General Fund balance. State tax collections rose 5.1 percent from SFY 2014-15 to $74.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesDiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… such as the State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM). This year’s budget adds $385 million in appropriation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… financial backs of the state’s charitable partners,” said Doug Sauer, Chief Executive Officer of the New York Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… Wall Street’s profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $11.3 billion, the strongest first half since 2011, and … by 2000, and fell further to 19 percent by 2013, remaining at that level in 2014; DiNapoli estimates that in City Fiscal … Wall Streets profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $113 billion the strongest first half since 2011 and may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startDiNapoli: SFY 2022-23 Tax Collections Outperform Projections; Fall Below Previous Year
… 2022-23 totaled $111.7 billion, $2.9 billion higher than the forecast released by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended Executive Budget financial … SFY 202223 totaled $1117 billion $29 billion higher than the forecast released by the Division of the Budget DOB in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-sfy-2022-23-tax-collections-outperform-projections-fall-below-previous-yearXII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… agency must process a payment that uses the MSC01 Business Unit coding, the agency must use its own Business Unit code on the voucher header and reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution line of the voucher. Agencies should … agency must process a payment that uses the MSC01 Business Unit coding the agency must use its own Business Unit code on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unitDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… designed to prevent improper payments. DOL’s “pay and chase” approach increased the risk of overpayments, payments … that certain groups may encounter difficulties with the verification process using ID.me, but did not capture … information on which applicants had difficulty with the verification process to enable it to address these issues in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… to OSC by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . Submission of a transaction … to OSC by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that are supposed to prepare high … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Career and technical education programs are supposed to teach students the skills … best. My auditors found numerous ways in which the State Education Department is falling short. We need to do better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… most powerful economic engines and a major source of tax revenue, added 2,300 jobs in 2014 (the first job gains since … correction officers The city’s revised ten-year capital strategy totals $83.8 billion through 2025, which is $30 billion (56 percent) larger than the prior strategy released in May 2013. The last time the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearNext Generation 911 Services
… and whether the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) has controls in place to ensure that data used by 911 … In New York State, several agencies, including DHSES, ITS, and the New York City Office of Technology and … advising on 911. DHSES administers these duties through its Board and its Office of Interoperable & Emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesOversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health is effectively overseeing the practice of funeral … Mental Hygiene is effectively overseeing selected aspects of the practice of funeral directing. The audit covered the … To determine if the Department of Health is effectively overseeing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directingUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… collectively referred to as Salary Administration Plan UCC, and were at or above Maximum of their salary grade … of Longevity Steps for Salary Administration Plan UCC will be adjusted in the effective date and check date … Criteria Employees in Salary Administration Plan UCC on 03/30/2023 with a Comp Rate Code of ANN and a status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2431
… agencies with procedures to pay the new Braille/American Sign Language Proficiency Stipends for eligible employees in … employed at the NYSSD may be eligible for an American Sign Language Proficiency stipend equal to $2,500.00 each … School Year. Eligibility Criteria: NYSSD American Sign Language (ASL) Proficiency Stipend Special Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2431-new-brailleamerican-sign-language-proficiency-stipends-eligibleComplaint Processing
To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board CCRB has an appropriate and sufficiently documented basis for the complaints referred to the New York City Police Department NYPD and other agencies and for truncated complaints and if CCRB is conducting investigations in
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for … technology that empower SUNY to research, innovate, and transfer discoveries that transform the world’s knowledge … duties, the Research Foundation supports SUNY’s technology transfer – a collaborative process that requires efforts from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsMaternal Health
… ranked 46th among other U.S. states in 2010, it climbed to 15th with a maternal mortality rate of 19.3 deaths per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-health