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Opinion 94-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … to negotiate lease of unneeded real property) TOWN LAW, §176(14): A fire district may, without referendum, … The lease may be for a reasonable term and must be in exchange for fair and adequate consideration. Prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fund balance at year- end exceeded the statutory limit. Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of … by $49,001. Although the claims auditor verified the vouchers or invoices against the purchase orders, the claims auditor did not verify that vouchers or invoices agreed with quotes, bids or contracts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 88-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES - Proceeds (use of surplus … not from the surplus bond proceeds. File No. 3046 relied in part on section 165.00 of the Local Finance Law relative … purposes, except as otherwise provided by law, could, in the board's discretion, either be kept upon deposit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-7Homeless Services Housing Needs Assessment
… Plans are completed timely and if clients are receiving services needed to transition to permanent housing. The audit … Program Homeless shelters across the State provide various services to individuals and families, including the … mental health), treatment for substance abuse, childcare services, and assistance with finding permanent housing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/15/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessmentDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… in 2013 as a statewide network of up to 3,000 public and workplace charging stations to be ready in five years. It was … 168 EVs registered in NY. It had installed another 221 workplace charging ports at its own facilities and at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleChild Care Stabilization Grants
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has established and maintained adequate … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has established and maintained adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsState Police Bulletin No. SP-244
… automatic processing of the 2024 State Police Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees: All employees of the Division … State Troopers (PBA), provides for an annual hazardous duty payment. These payments, including those for newly … Effective Dates: The 2024 State Police Hazardous Duty Pay is effective on 11/01/2024, end dated on 10/31/2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-244-2024-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employees-state-police-troopers-unitDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… (GHG) emissions and helping safeguard the New York Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) long-term investments. The … About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in … GHG emissions and helping safeguard the New York Common Retirement Funds Fund longterm investments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureDiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights
… Dynamics report showed CCHR received 51,702 discrimination inquiries. Of these, 48,443 (93.7%) were recorded as closed, … (2.8%) as canceled. According to CCHR, the majority of inquiries submitted during the audit scope did not fall under … statute of limitations. As of July 31, 2024, 474 of these inquiries were filed as formal complaints. Auditors reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-housing-discrimination-complaints-languish-nyc-commission-human-rightsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-196
… lump sum payment. Processing Date Beginning Administration Pay Period 16L, paychecks dated 11/20/13 Eligibility Criteria … C and who have received the $500 one time advance to basic annual salary are not eligible for the $500 lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-196-500-service-award-part-time-psnu-employees-representedCUNY Bulletin No. CU-430
… through 6/30/03, and who were laid off or terminated for economic reasons On active Military duty pursuant to “Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-430-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-payment-locksmithsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2224
… year 2024-2025 and includes the April 1, 2024 CSEA Salary Schedule . Effective Dates: The April 2024 CSEA Salary … grade on the effective date based on the 04/01/2023 Salary Schedule. If an employee appears on this report but is due a … grade on the effective date based on the 04/01/2023 Salary Schedule, OSC will automatically increase the salary to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2224-april-2024-civil-service-employees-association-csea-3-salary-increaseXI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… agreement, a straight multiyear agreement, or a simplified renewal agreement. The purpose of this section is to present … and workplan negotiations are not required. SIMPLIFIED RENEWAL AGREEMENTS For grant program contracts that do not … establishing annual work plans and/or budgets, simplified renewal agreements should be used. Use of the simplified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplifiedDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… systems are reliable and accurate, and no inventory of what AI the state is using. This audit is a wake-up call. … to safeguard against the well-known risks that come with it.” While the state has moved to implement AI systems, … implemented systems for fairness and equity. ITS also does not have an inventory of AI systems in use by state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… by the City Council prior to the adoption of the budget or modify the budget accordingly. Ensure that necessary internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Opinion 91-50
… of Local Government Assistance Corporation bonds for) STATE FINANCE LAW, §139; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §106; … Corporation are securities which may be deposited for the release of retained percentages held by the State … Assistance Corporation ("LGAC") may be substituted for cash retainage pursuant to section 139 of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50Administration of Concession Services at Riverbank State Park - Tri-State Snacks & Concessions
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation … at Riverbank State Park, and whether Tri-State remitted the appropriate contract-related revenues to Parks. The audit covers the period February 1, 2011 to June 30, … To determine whether the Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/administration-concession-services-riverbank-state-park-tri-state-snacks-concessionsFinger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by Finger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy (Happiness House) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Background Happiness House, a not-for-profit organization located in the Finger … years of age. During the 2012-13 school year, Happiness House provided preschool special education services to about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/finger-lakes-united-cerebral-palsy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNewmeadow, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The … for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended … rates. Remind Newmeadow officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the deficiencies we identified. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/newmeadow-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Sullivan West Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1