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Opinion 90-52
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … -- Powers and Duties (publication of minutes of town board meeting); (publication of State Comptroller's report of … §106; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §35: Although the town clerk is required to record in the minutes of a town board meeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-52Cohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Background The Cohoes Public Library is a municipal public library located in the City of Cohoes in Albany … Cohoes Public Library Governance and Operations 2015M259 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Cortland County – Public Water Supplies (2016M-318)
… May 13, 2016. Background Cortland County is located in the southern tier of New York State and has a population … Officials did not issue notices of violations (NOV) to PWS in three of 13 instances when operators failed to comply with … reviews of the operators’ monthly operating reports (MOR). In addition, violations identified in completed surveys were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/cortland-county-public-water-supplies-2016m-318Oneida Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2015M-20)
… Oneida Public Library District was established in Madison and Oneida Counties, including portions of the City of Oneida and the Towns of Lincoln, Lenox, Verona, Vienna and Vernon within the Oneida City School District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/05/08/oneida-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2015m-20DiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… 2020-21 totaled $82.4 billion — $3 billion higher than forecast by the state Division of the Budget (DOB) in the … (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in May 2020 (initial projections), according to the … which was $1.5 billion higher than the most recent forecast; $918 million in payments were made to eliminate all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… recovery as part of the ARP/ESSER III application process, only one of the Big Five districts reviewed (Buffalo) has … districts. In the 2021-22 school year, Buffalo was the only district to have more students enrolled than it did ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesDiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today rejected a state Department of Transportation (DOT) contract with Whitestone, N.Y.-based Limnes Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies debarred by the state for prevailing wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… (Erie County) Town of Trenton (Oneida County) Town of Woodbury (Orange County) Village of Floral Park (Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… for New York residents at a public college was $13,275 versus $20,549 in 2014-15. In 2005-06 it was $32,478 for private colleges versus $48,845 in 2014-15. While individuals’ student loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… city clerk allegedly stole as much as $11,000 in cash from city coffers, including $5,000 from city parking fines, according to an audit released today … Auditors found that Burlew was skimming collections from an assortment of fees paid by residents for municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2344
… who receive the retroactive payment. Recipients of this mailing will be asked to fill out and return this request to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2344-april-2025-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… found: ESD failed to produce many of the statutorily-required performance and outcome reports that were due … by ESD officials for why they had not completed required reports. Auditors also had difficulty obtaining information and feedback from ESD during fieldwork. While the outcome reports ESD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsMiddle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… instead of being paid a salary. The Treasurer only signs checks but does not maintain accounting records or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291Opinion 98-18
… authority under Article 9 of the State Constitution (see, NY Const., art IX, §3[d][2]; see also, Municipal Home Rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Albany Public Library – Leave Accruals (2015M-293)
… track and compare leave requests to electronic time sheets. Key Recommendation Develop and implement a uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/02/12/albany-public-library-leave-accruals-2015m-293Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – State University Police Plan
… 25 years of SUNY police service, or you may qualify for a service retirement if you reach age 60 before having … State University Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383d Becoming Eligible for a Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/becoming-eligible-benefitGloversville Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-81)
… audit was to evaluate the Library’s internal controls over claims processing for the period July 1, 2012 through … Board does not have policies or procedures to ensure that claims are adequately documented, audited and approved. Key Recommendation Establish a claims processing policy and procedures to ensure that claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/27/gloversville-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-81DiNapoli: Ralph Lauren Should Ensure Human and Worker Rights are Upheld in its Operations
… supply chain. “The devastating loss of life in the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-ralph-lauren-should-ensure-human-and-worker-rights-are-upheld-its-operationsFairport Public Library – Financial Management (2014M-354)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through July 25, 2014. … Fairport Public Library Financial Management 2014M354 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/fairport-public-library-financial-management-2014m-354Johnstown City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-15)
… DOH’s Health Electronic Response Data System (HERDS), they only posted details on their website of the water outlets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15