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DiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… information to the public. “Many New Yorkers are trying to get through tough economic times right now. Having the right … tools to manage their personal finances can help people be in a better position to weather both good times and bad,” … education and literacy among older New Yorkers. OTDA: Get feedback from Summer Youth Employment Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… the MTA would have to raise fares by at least 19% on top of these proposed increases to reach the same level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… DiNapoli urged New York City officials to better prepare for financial downturns by evaluating the city’s rainy-day reserve fund, establishing targets for how much should go into the fund each year and setting the conditions for withdrawals. His report found the city’s reserve policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundOpinion 88-45
… Under the proposed plan, the bank would agree to make funds available to the county up to a predetermined amount. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45Opinion 93-29
… Duties (designation of official newspaper) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §70-a; GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §60(a); VILLAGE LAW, §4-412: A … (Opn No. 84-58, supra ; Opn No. 82-173, supra ; see also NY Const, article I, §11). There is, however, no statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-29Opinion 89-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for notice of pendency affecting more than one parcel) ACTIONS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-5DiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… to potential applicants through the city’s online job hub. For example, the Department of Citywide Administrative … employment applications received via the city’s online job hub has nearly doubled over two years to 736,011 in FY 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicState Agencies Bulletin No. 2244
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2024 CSEA … (CSEA), employees required by the State to provide a personal tool inventory for use in the performance of their … for use in the performance of their job; and Have a Payroll Status of Active on 06/30/2024. Hourly employees must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2244-2024-csea-tool-allowance-paymentDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… (co-op) housing to middle-income families. A total of 269 State-supervised developments with over 105,000 apartments … while also extending their affordability. As part of the State’s commitment to increase and preserve the number of … manage the development in accordance with local codes and State rules and regulations. Each development has an assigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (Follow-Up)
… To determine the extent of implementation, as of April 17, 2025, of the 13 recommendations included in our initial audit … track on 11 different branches and extends from four major NYC terminals—Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, Atlantic … repairs on the on-rail equipment. As of January 1, 2025, the MofW Parts Inventory listing consisted of 10,839 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/25/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipment-followConesus Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-42)
… over financial transactions and reports. The Treasurer does not perform bank reconciliations and does not submit an annual report. Key Recommendations Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/conesus-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014m-42Kenilworth Fire District No. 2 – Financial Activities (2017M-17)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether controls were adequate … Kenilworth Fire District No. 2 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/kenilworth-fire-district-no-2-financial-activities-2017m-17Comptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… Employees in six upstate New York school districts had inappropriate computer access … authorization, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesOpinion 88-4
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (providing … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (in recognition of municipal service - refreshments to foster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… related deficiencies in a timely manner as required by State and federal laws. Our audit covered inspections … hours. Any repairs of flagged conditions must be certified by a licensed professional engineer. Between January 2008 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsOpinion 89-13
… (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used … equipment from another municipality of this State at an auction pursuant to the exception contained in General … of this State may be purchased by a county at an auction without contravening the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Greene County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-95)
… was to evaluate the Greene County Industrial Development Agency’s (GCIDA) management practices for the period January … analyses. GCIDA does have a process in place to monitor employment goals. However, it does not have a policy that … hold businesses accountable when they do not comply with employment reporting requirements or meet specific employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/greene-county-industrial-development-agency-managementWarsaw Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-347)
… The Company provides services for the Village of Warsaw in Wyoming County and fire protection services to residents … Warsaw and Middlebury. The Company is operated in accordance with its by-laws which stipulate that an … being issued. Not all Company funds were accounted for or in the custody of the Treasurer as required by the by-laws; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/01/31/warsaw-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… Key Recommendations Audit and approve all claims prior to payment, except as otherwise provided by law. Ensure that all Library funds are in the custody of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060XIII.4.D Meals and Incidental Expenses Breakdown – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… OVERVIEW New York State (NYS) reimburses its employees for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) based on per diem … by the United States General Services Administration (GSA) for travel within the continental United States. The per diem … up to 80 percent of the total M&IE per diem rate for eligible dinners or up to 20 percent of the total M&IE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4d-meals-and-incidental-expenses-breakdown