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Opinion 98-6
… OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts entered into prior to election to office); (consideration of $750 or less) -- Family … if the company were to be awarded additional contracts while the supervisor is in office. You have informed us that … be a prohibited conflict of interest if the company were to be awarded additional contracts while the supervisor is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6DiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… co-ops to discuss how we can ensure residents have the best quality of life possible and explore the role government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesDiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… The Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 is boosted by a substantial influx of new resources, totaling an estimated $26.7 billion in SFY 2021-22. These resources include federal support, … The Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 is boosted by a substantial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System. This is a decrease from 59 districts that were listed in stress last year. … of 674 school districts with fiscal years ending on June 30, 2017. The two school districts that were classified in … 29, 2017. Today's announcement does not include scores for the dependent school districts in the "Big Four" cities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressThe Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… and after the COVID-19 pandemic are changing the face of New York City and highlight significant policy … and it raises longstanding concerns about the cost of living, the growing wealth gap, the need to preserve a strong middle class, and the challenges of serving an aging population, while ensuring that families …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityManagement of Invasive Species
… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) was … managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2017 through November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… and middle-income families. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s … period. On June 29, 2018, management informed tenants of its intent to request HPD approval for an increase in the … August 31, 2017, Linden Plaza made total vendor payments of approximately $33 million; $22.3 million was for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/06/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired … former Governor Mario Cuomo I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor and I admired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… for administering State participation in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (Program). The Program's … a traffic citation. Key Recommendations Actively monitor carrier compliance with the requirements for certification … vehicles have been repaired. Develop strategies to improve carrier compliance, particularly for those with poor safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programOversight of Disability Services (Follow-Up)
… fiscal year, SUNY Administration develops a Master Capital Plan that identifies construction and rehabilitation projects … preserve, and modify its physical plant to comply with health and safety codes, including the ADA (Americans with … and received no complaints regarding discrimination based on a student’s disability. However, the audit also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-disability-services-followDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… are smart, some are practical and many are way overdue. I submitted testimony to the commission because New Yorkers … our political structure. It gives voters a broader choice, yet still allows them to cast a vote for an electable candidate that supports the issues they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… Communities in the Rockaways were some of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, more than … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli finds positive signs of business and employment growth that offer reason to … Rockaway Beach and Breezy Point. “After the devastation of Superstorm Sandy and massive efforts to rebuild, The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackKortright Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-51)
… Services (OGS) to use a State contract the District could have saved $2,805, 21 percent of the District’s heating oil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/kortright-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-51DiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… announced today. DiNapoli’s political spending proposal at Twitter also received a majority of support from shareholders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalOversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… whether the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring school districts’ compliance with safety … transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus … To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring school districts compliance with safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesHuman Resource Practices
… weak practices that render Upstate vulnerable to misuse of funds and safety and security risks. For example: Upstate … not being used for the intended and approved purpose and funds are potentially being misspent. Upstate has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practicesDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated overall investment return was 33.55 percent for the state fiscal year (SFY) that ended March 31, 2021, reflecting the financial markets’ dramatic rebound from lows reached during the COVID-19 pandemic. The return on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyReporting Assessment Adjustments
Instructions on how to report assessment adjustments for the School District Assessment Roll Verification.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/reporting-assessment-adjustments.pdfBelleville-Henderson Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-23)
… did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingState Agencies Bulletin No. 328
… of saved queries and resource limitations, OSC’s query upgrade efforts (e.g. testing of queries, etc.) will be … as essential to be run in the first few days after the upgrade. OSC will provide instructions on prioritizing … must begin with “UG_” and conform to the new PeopleSoft 8.3 query naming standards. Refer to the final two sections of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/328-renaming-ps-queries-preparation-upgrade