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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State … solely to benefit private enterprise. Give flexibility in times of emergency. The constitution’s emergency … The Times Union published an oped from New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionDiNapoli: Erie County Medical Center Paid Over $670,000 in Improper and Questionable Incentives and Bonuses
… these incentives. ECMCC also offered a bonus program for all MC employees and paid 80 employees a total of $503,022 in … and others received bonuses although they did not meet all of their established personalized goals and objectives. … classified for annual PARIS reporting purposes; and For all incentive and bonus programs and payments: improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-erie-county-medical-center-paid-over-670000-improper-and-questionable-incentives-and-bonusesOversight of Campus Foundations
… activities in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The audit covers the period July 1, 2013 … efforts, real property management, or other activities and functions that are not specifically vested with the campus. Generally, foundations receive and manage donations and make these resources available to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness
… used by the Mayor’s Office of Operations to rate street and sidewalk cleanliness. Our audit covered the period … (one side of a city block, corner to corner, including the street and its sidewalk) with multiple NYC311 complaints, we … DSNY does not monitor the daily performance of its street cleaning staff nor do supervisors monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanlinessOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Follow-up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Report 2020-N-5 ). About the Program … assistance, and in-home services. DFTA created the Home Delivered Meals (HDML) program to maintain or improve the … fiscal year 2023, DFTA reported that about 4 million home delivered meals were served to over 34,000 homebound seniors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-home-delivered-meals-program-followEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… The Department is responsible for overseeing the State’s Article 19-A Program (Program) and establishing and enforcing policies to support the Law’s requirements. The Law requires every motor carrier, as … bus drivers must pass: a medical examination; a practical driving test; behind-the-wheel tests; and written or oral …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 235
… Background Agencies should process salary changes in the payroll system as soon as possible. However, the … and improve processing efficiency. The guidelines in this Bulletin supersede those in the Payroll Manual Item on this topic (See Other Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/235-retroactive-salary-transactions-executive-branch-agenciesEast Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was … officials for Cycle Two. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 95 water outlets not sampled for … were not adequate for eight of the 31 water outlets (26 percent) that exceeded the lead action level. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25Pine Plains Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-18)
… report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing cycles have followed: Cycle One: September 6, 2016 to … pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/pine-plains-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-18Village of Manlius – Financial Reports (2025M-89)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village Board of Trustees (Board) receive the financial reports needed to … annual financial reports (AFRs) were filed with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC)? Audit Period June 1, 2023 – … We extended our audit period to review the filing status of the Village’s 2021-22 through 2024-25 AFRs as of September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/12/12/village-manlius-financial-reports-2025m-89Cincinnatus Fire Department – Financial Management (2025M-91)
… Period January 1, 2023 – October 31, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area Ensuring that financial activities are … mismanagement, fraud, damaged reputation and jeopardize the Department’s funding and its mission. Department … are responsible for providing proper oversight of the Department’s financial operations. The Department has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/03/20/cincinnatus-fire-department-financial-management-2025m-91State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not seek competition for professional services obtained from eight service providers. In addition, officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… the Department of Justice issued a best practices tool kit for state and local governments’ website accessibility. This tool kit recommended establishing procedures for visitors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… Young workers in New York City between the ages of 16-24 continued to face a high 13.2% … P. DiNapoli. Despite significant improvement in 2023, the city’s youth unemployment rate was higher than the national … even more. These trends are very concerning, and the city needs to continue to prioritize helping young people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… more people recognize Queens as a desirable destination to start a business and raise a family, we cannot overlook the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offOpinion 2008-4
… not payable from general fund) PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase and Improvement of Facilities (costs not payable from town … other town charges ( i.e . on an ad valorem basis) (11 Ops St Comp No. 7841, at 744). 2 Further, Town Law § 202-b (1) … general fund ( see e.g . 1995 Ops St Comp No. 95-17, at 36; 1988 Ops St Comp No. 88-33, at 61; 1979 Ops St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4Opinion 97-6
… 301(8), 303, 308: The cost of constructing an addition to house an enhanced emergency telephone (E911) system which is … by the county governing board to be necessary to properly house the system and to assure effective operation and … determine that the construction is necessary to properly house the E911 system and to assure effective operation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Treasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… New York State Police today announced the arrest of MICHAEL KLEIN, the former treasurer of the Mahopac Volunteer … returns. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara stated: “Michael Klein repaid the trust his fellow volunteer … Indictment unsealed today in White Plains federal court *: Michael Klein was first elected treasurer of the MVFD in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportFarmland Protection Program
… protection plans Land Trust Planning Grants (LTGs) – award State assistance to land trusts for activities that … of farmland, involving almost 400 farms between 2005 and 2023. While AGM effectively fulfills its responsibility in … funds equally across regions, without considering these regional factors, may contribute to delays in awarding grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/02/farmland-protection-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1954
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2021 APSU Clothing Allowance and to provide agency instructions for payments not processed … return from an authorized leave of absence, agencies must submit the following information on the Time Entry page or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1954-2021-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsu