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DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… emergencies and violent incidents. My auditors looked at a sample of big and small schools in urban, suburban and rural settings. We found too many … in their safety plans that could leave them unprepared if a shooting or life-threatening incident occurred,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningOpinion 95-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … provisionally pursuant to the Civil Service Law as head of a village police department is not a "permanent full-time head of the police department" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-11DiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… failure to oversee this contract has cost county taxpayers a bundle and left the courses in poor repair,”DiNapoli said. “Had county officials properly … was amended to require Tindale to contribute $300,000 for a substantial clubhouse project at one course, and to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersDiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… Legislature deserve credit for that. On the positive side, a timely budget was enacted and reserves have been … as intended. The budget also includes billions of dollars in new debt and lump sum appropriations for the Executive and … or expects to receive more than $6 billion from more than a dozen legal settlements. The Enacted Budget makes some of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… for all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York State. As authorized by Article 15 of the … (Board), the Division works with cemetery officials on a wide range of issues, including the sale of lots, service … cemeteries from falling into disrepair or insolvency. When a not-for-profit cemetery is abandoned, either due to fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school … practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, please contact Brian Butry at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2State Police Bulletin No. SP-260
… processed automatically. Affected Employees: All employees in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 … end dated on 10/31/2026, and will be processed in a separate check (there is not a Direct Deposit option for this payment) in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-260-2025-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Virgil and the Village of Washingtonville . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … reports the comptroller provided and has not developed a multiyear financial plan. Chili Public Library – Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 333
… hourly, and per diem employees (paid as hourly or fee) in Executive Branch agencies who are designated … related to September 11. An employee is eligible for up to a maximum of 30 calendar days or 22 workdays of Training … placed on Training Leave at Reduced Pay are eligible for a military stipend calculated as follows: Regular State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/333-training-leave-reduced-pay-military-leave-unrelated-events-september-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… by an average of $1.3 million (9%) per year, or a cumulative total of approximately $6.4 million. The … 4% statutory limit. While district officials appropriated a total of $5.5 million of surplus fund balance over the last … of this amount after experiencing operating surpluses in four of the last five years. When the unused appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… for Length of Service Awards Programs (LOSAP) and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits, … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. LOSAP is a pension-like benefit program established by municipalities … credit. State law outlines what activities can be included in the point system. In most instances, the law also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programOpinion 88-72
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Establishment (of town … LAW, §250; TOWN LAW, §§190, 209: The establishment of a county sewer district would not necessarily preclude the subsequent establishment of a town sewer district within the county district. This is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Company and the Western Sullivan Public Library . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … filed the village’s annual financial reports in a timely manner. Cortland Housing Authority – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2229
… Pay Mid-Hudson. Affected Employees: Seasonal employees in Administrative Services Unit (BU02), Operational Services … Scientific, and Technical Services Unit (BU05) and in a seasonal position designated Management Confidential (BU06) … employees who earn overtime in the same fiscal year that a Seasonal Location Pay and Seasonal Location Pay Mid-Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2229-fiscal-year-2024-2025-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonalMay 1998: Accounting Requirements and Program Information for Multi-Modal Transportation Program
… Requirements Multi-Modal Projects will be accounted for in a Capital Projects Fund or in an Enterprise Fund. Capital … Laws of 1996, the Governor and the Legislature authorized a four-year $350 million Multi-Modal Program. The Multi-Modal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/may-1998-accounting-requirements-and-program-information-multi-modal-transportation-programCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… garbage collection services directly or by contract with a private company, citizens must receive the highest quality … to see if opportunities for cost savings exist. There are a number of ways to potentially lower municipal garbage … may include one or more large containers for solid waste in a centralized location. Transportation costs can make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… New York City. Background DASA seeks to provide students in New York with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, … reporting requirements and required schools to designate a trained Dignity Act Coordinator (DAC). An amendment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… reporting, and monitoring. Our audit did not include a review of compliance issues for schools operating within … schools comply with fire safety provisions established in State Education Law, the State Uniform Fire Prevention and … filed with the Department. The Department also issues a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) annually to each BOCES, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan
… is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and recovery for adults … capacity at its inpatient facilities and provide services in lower-cost, more accessible community-based settings. To … from OMH’s internal systems. The monthly reports present a variety of data on where funds are reinvested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-planOversight of Select High-Technology Projects
… development programs and has approved billions of dollars in investments since 2013 intended to stimulate job creation … the projects, to justify the use of State funds. There is a lack of consistent and rigorous performance and evaluation … on project costs, statuses, and economic benefits using a clear and consistent method. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/oversight-select-high-technology-projects