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Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-7)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-lead-testing-andPine Plains Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-18)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/pine-plains-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-18DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… New York State agency overtime costs in 2023 were $1.2 billion, down 11.6% from 2022, marking the … for the first time since 2019, growing by 2.5% in 2023. “State agencies should ensure that overtime use is … for about two-thirds of the state’s overtime hours in 2023. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… A total of 14 local governments in New York state ended their fiscal year 2023 with a fiscal … today. “The number of local governments designated in fiscal stress fell to historically low levels over the … of these localities may be needed.” DiNapoli launched FSMS in 2013 to evaluate local governments’ financial indicators, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… and allegations of corruption in the awarding of contracts for state economic development projects. “The alleged … procurement practices. This created an environment ripe for self-dealing and abuse. New York state must take credible … state law, the State Comptroller’s office is responsible for reviewing and approving state agency contracts above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformNew York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages
… employment numbers include professional services, arts and entertainment as well as religious, civic and social advocacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/new-york-leads-nation-nonprofit-jobs-wagesOpinion 88-10
… or a political subdivision from the tax ( Manhattan & Queens Fuel v County of Nassau , 113 AD2d 595, 497 NYS2d 843, … ( Belcher v County of Nassau , supra ; Manhattan & Queens Fuel v Village of Rockville Centre , 126 AD2d 523, 510 NYS2d 646). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10Opinion 91-10
… Laws of 1924, ch 574) LAWS of 1924, CHAPTER 574 (MCKINNEY'S UNCONSOLIDATED LAWS, §§1471-1493): A park district … ch 574, §§9, 14; McKinney's Unconsolidated Laws of NY, §§1486, 1491). The park district has no authority to contract … 290 NYS2d 864, affd 23 NY2d 666, 295 NYS2d 490; 11 Opns St Comp, 1955, p 744; Real Property Tax Law, §102[14]). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Opinion 90-14
… engineering, land surveying and legal expenses incurred in connection with subdivision review so long as they are … the town as independent contractors to perform services in connection with subdivision review and approval. In the … authority in the Town Law for a town to impose fees in connection with applications for variances, special use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… now be held accountable for her actions because of the collaboration between my staff, town officials, District … database when they were received but later altered receipt dates so they were not included in any monthly reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 89-15
… (with village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (authority to purchase liability insurance for vehicles owned by the … A village may not purchase liability insurance, nor agree to indemnify third parties against claims for damage to vehicles owned by the village fire department. GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Opinion 92-56
… that such allowance would be paid without regard to actual mileage traveled. Chapter 791 created the position of town … to allow and pay such officer or employee a reasonable mileage allowance for the use of his own automobile for each … been incurred by a town officer or employee or a mileage allowance for each mile actually and necessarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 92-13
… that the subject matter of the local law was "county reorganization" which was carried out in detail by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13Opinion 94-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (tenant member of housing … Whether a tenant member of a public housing authority would have a conflict of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In a time of limited resources and increasingly tight budgets, school … the district’s health insurance coverage and pursued a lower cost alternative. This evaluation allowed the district … rates to the new carrier, Franklin CSD saved a total of $543,000 from 2013 through 2015. During the same time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… The economy of New York’s Finger Lakes region has been bolstered by … by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli. "As the economy of the Finger Lakes transforms, the region will benefit from … retaining skilled workers and tackling persistent pockets of rural and urban poverty remain a challenge. Programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… for prosecuting this case.” Sandra Smith’s mother-in-law, Minnie Smith, was a longtime Brooklyn resident who had worked … a change of address form purportedly signed and dated by “Minnie Smith.” At the time of Minnie Smith’s death in September 2006, Sandra Smith was her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… public safety, providing incarcerated individuals with opportunities to find success upon release, and ensuring the … In fact, the number of incarcerated individuals in March 2021 was just one-half the level of March 2008. Nonetheless, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingII.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… presentation, and execution. These responsibilities are provided in Article VII of the State Constitution and … January, except in years following gubernatorial elections when it must be submitted by February 1. The financial cycle … Executive, and agency administrative branches of the government. It is an on-going process with each step …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewXII.5.J Entering the Division of the Budget Approval Code – XII. Expenditures
… Units should indicate the approved B-1184 request number in the DOB Approval Code field of the voucher. Guide to … Units should indicate the approved B1184 request number in the DOB Approval Code field of the voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5j-entering-division-budget-approval-code