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DiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… regular, timely inspections and maintenance could put its storm mitigation infrastructure at risk. At two B&T tunnels … the day Tropical Storm Fay brought gale force winds and 2.31 inches of rain recorded at JFK Airport. Officials took … On two of the other seven days — Aug. 21 and Sept. 1, 2021 — bus depots flooded, but there was no record of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsOpinion 91-16
… to the Real Property Tax Law is based upon the actual line count, rather than upon agate measurement. If the notice … publishing such notice is entitled to the additional per line charge allowed by statute. You ask whether the charge … be calculated on the basis of agate measurement or actual line count. Real Property Tax Law (RPTL), §1014 provides that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-16Opinion 91-1
… v McClellan , 113 App Div 245, 99 NYS 78, affd 164 NY 605; 1976 Opns St Comp No. 76-34, unreported; 1972 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1Opinion 90-5
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… G. James announced. “Public corruption corrodes people’s faith in government,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Ennis allegedly betrayed her community’s trust and now will be held accountable. My thanks to … work to ensure that justice prevails in this case.” “The arrest of Ms. Ennis sends a strong message that we will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageOpinion 92-52
… other public authorities or municipalities is found in subdivision 22 of section 1197-e. That provision provides … to effect the purpose of this title . [emphasis added] Subdivision 22 of section 1197-e, in effect, provides that … is supported by the specific purposes enumerated in subdivision 22 as being the proper subject of cooperative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52Opinion 91-55
… discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limits (exclusion from - calculation of net revenues for exclusion for self-liquidating indebtedness) WORDS AND … revenues" to calculate "net revenues" for purposes of the exclusion from debt limitation for self-liquidating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-55State Agencies Bulletin No. 1100
… Area) or 1 (800) 833-4344 (outside Albany Area). This line is operational Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm EST. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1100-new-imputed-income-earnings-codes-health-benefits-provided-marriedOpinion 99-4
… feasibility study of expanding the town's municipal water service to help attract industrial or economic development, … or by necessary implication therefrom (see, e.g., Civil Service Forum v New York City Transit Authority , 4 AD2d 117, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-4Opinion 91-34
… for professional services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional services … in the performance of the contract (see People ex rel. Smith , supra ; Trane Co. v County of Broome , 76 AD2d 1015, … statute to apply it to these services (see People ex rel. Smith , supra , 17 NY, at p 589; 1A Antieau, Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-34DiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers
… New York City. State agencies have spent $316.2 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 on resources for asylum … assistance with their basic needs,” DiNapoli said. “My office has launched a new tool to provide transparency on … support is needed from the federal government.” The tool breaks down state and city spending by agency. For state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-tracks-state-and-city-spending-related-asylum-seekersAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that travel … form or some indication that travel was properly approved. Is the travel or mileage reimbursement form attached, … The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law and is an essential internal control for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsVII.10.B Establishing and Increasing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Submit Request (For a New Advance or Increase to an Existing Advance) A written request for an advance … to OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations (BSAO) Cash Management Unit via email to [email protected] . The justification for the … should be submitted by the agencys Chief Fiscal Officer to OSCs Bureau of State Accounting Operations BSAO Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10b-establishing-and-increasing-cash-advanceSavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Comptroller … Education Services Corporation. He is also trustee of the NY ABLE program and oversees all of its assets. NY’s 529 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsXIII.4 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Section Overview and Policies When employees travel on State business, they are entitled to reimbursement … and will be reimbursed in accordance with the OSC Travel Manual and collective bargaining agreements. Employees … When employees travel on State business they are entitled to reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chaper-xiii/xiii4-overviewXIV.14.H Disposition of General Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… should be recorded by reducing the appropriate account(s) for the total cost of the asset and its associated … by reducing the appropriate asset and liability accountss for the total cost of the asset and its associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14h-disposition-general-capital-assetsX.7.A Centralized Corporate Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… use a Centralized Corporate Customer to create a revenue contract in the SFS, for Interagency billing and payment … use a Centralized Corporate Customer to create a revenue contract in the SFS for Interagency billing and payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7a-centralized-corporate-customersFederal Spending by Major Funding Streams and Functions – Federal Funding and New York
… transportation, public assistance, education, employment and training, and emergency response and recovery. The greatest share of federal receipts – an … care transportation public assistance education employment and training and emergency response and recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-spending-major-funding-streams-and-functionsCVS Caremark – Effectiveness of CVS Caremark Audits of the Empire Plan Prescription Drug Program
… paid over 156 million claims totaling over $17.5 billion. In accordance with the Contract, CVS Caremark must implement … and referral of fraud and abuse than what is outlined in the Contract. According to CVS Caremark officials, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/cvs-caremark-effectiveness-cvs-caremark-audits-empire-plan-prescription-drug-programInventory Controls
… inventory, ITS utilizes the Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) software as its centralized system of … information has resulted in overspending and government waste. For example: ITSM data is neither accurate nor … available to ensure efficient use of resources and prevent waste of equipment and taxpayer money. Formally evaluate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/14/inventory-controls