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DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… System scores. DiNapoli releases fiscal stress scores for municipalities (excluding New York City) twice a year. The scores announced today are for local governments operating on a calendar year basis for … revenues helped to put local governments on solid fiscal ground in 2021,” DiNapoli said. “Still, municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… difference to DOF’s attention, DOF was not aware of it and then could not provide documentation to explain this … they were logged into an informal tracking sheet and then held for up to 19 days before they were recorded in DOF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsCollege Readiness (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, College Readiness (Report 2021-N-1 ). About the Program According to … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/09/college-readiness-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Ballston Spa Public Library , Bovina Fire District , Brighton Memorial Library , Village of Cape Vincent , Town of Cayuta , … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced completed audits of the Ballston Spa Pub Lib Bovina FD Brighton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 2007-1
… Municipal Corporation Law, §32.04[1][b]; 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-33, p 84). Generally, services held to be within … 118, 581 NYS2d 885; Hurd v Erie County , 34 AD2d 289, 310 NYS 2d 953; Glen L. Spirits v Village of Hempstead Community … and qualifying under one or more of the following ADA eligibility criteria: Any individual with a disability who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1Opinion 89-25
… Contracts (for use of excess capacity of sewage treatment plant) -- Financing of (permissible means of financing expansion of village sewage treatment plant for use by town sewer districts) VILLAGES -- Powers and … means of financing expansion of village sewage treatment plant for use by town sewer districts); (authority to sell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25Opinion 99-10
… Performance Contracts (maximum term) -- Term (maximum term for energy performance contracts) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Expected Useful Life" (for purpose of the maximum term of energy performance … or equipment subject to an energy performance contract, for purposes of Energy Law, §9-103, is the estimated period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-10State Agencies Bulletin No. 1073
… of the street and check for acceptable abbreviations. HOUSE NUMBER NOT VALID Supply a house number or verify the existing house number with the employee. INCORRECT OR MISSING …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1073-modification-control-d-report-npay766-employee-address-not-barcodeableOpinion 2005-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Payment in aid or maintenance of parochial schools (funding a town … teen “bullying” conducted and hosted by a parochial school in its auditorium. However, a town may contract with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… leaders should focus on measures to improve accessibility for those with the lowest incomes.” Key highlights of the … The Bronx and Brooklyn faced the highest average price for monthly broadband service among the five boroughs as of … suggests local infrastructure is less of an impediment for internet access than in other parts of the state or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Rail Road (LIRR) Engineering Department is responsible for the overall administration of fleet vehicles—cars, SUVs, … Engineering did not have written policies or procedures for keeping its vehicle fleet inventory or performing vehicle … Auditors found the MTA did not have a working plan for Transformation that identified the tasks to be completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… projects are underway that will create job opportunities for area residents and increase the number of affordable … “Jamaica is a community on the move and is well-positioned for even further growth,” said Queens Borough President … residents. State Comptroller DiNapoli should be commended for producing this comprehensive and informative report.” “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… that without proper oversight in place, it can be easy for public funds to be misspent or go missing. My team of auditors and investigators will continue to work … results, did not list individual disbursements and did not account for all revenues. DiNapoli made a number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefMedicaid Program – Managed Long Term Care Premium Rate Setting
… premium rates. The audit covered the MLTC premium rates for the period April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014. Background … disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, New York’s … Under managed care, Medicaid pays MCOs a monthly premium for each enrolled Medicaid recipient, and the MCOs arrange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/medicaid-program-managed-long-term-care-premium-rate-settingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … The library’s bylaws do not address the requirement for an audit of claims and the board did not adopt a written … pre-signs blank checks and does not review the claims for which checks are written. Village of Fort Johnson – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 90-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase or Improvement of Facilities (referendum not required) IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Increase or … (need for when determining to improve park district) TOWN LAW, §202-b; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §35.00: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Record of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… 30 days of completion. An elected or appointed official is not required to keep an ROA if: They are a retiree … member; or They are an employee whose membership in NYSLRS is optional and they have not joined NYSLRS. Direct your … a new ROA for an alternative three-month period. A new ROA is also necessary: If the number of hours worked changes; or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… could have used surplus fund balance to reduce the tax levy, rather than increasing the 2021-22 school year levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… vulnerable New Yorkers. I expect the agency to take swift steps to ensure these facilities are up to standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1957
… into Time Entry using earnings dates prior to their departure date. For Administration pay cycle agencies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1957-educational-assistance-benefits-2021