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Opinion 89-47
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (when adjoining fire protection district is dissolved) -- (assessment of capital costs in district as extended) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when added to … Whether the dissolution of the fire protection districts and the addition of their territory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-47Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… to one year in jail. Cohen has also paid $650,000 in restitution to Met Council. The joint investigation revealed … "I hope these six prosecutions, and nearly $9 million in restitution, will serve as a warning to those who might … General Schneiderman. “With this case, as well as the cases that we have brought against more than 60 other public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorFloral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District - Leave Records (2018M-264)
… totaling 72 days, comprised of 452 hours for $9,927. Key Recommendation District officials should develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/floral-park-bellerose-union-free-school-district-leave-records-2018m-264XII.6.F Paying Deceased Legislator Benefits – XII. Expenditures
… or Member of Assembly dies in Office, New York State will provide the beneficiary with a benefit equal to the … ID and submits the claim for payment, the Business Unit will notify the OSC’s Bureau of State Expenditures, by email … benefit payment. The Bureau of State Expenditures will keep a record of such notification. This record will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6f-paying-deceased-legislator-benefitsOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.’s Family Support Services Contracts … home. OPWDD contracts with three entities within the Young Adult Institute Network (YAI Network) to provide FSS in the … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Young Adult Institute Incs Family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contracts-followFranklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2009, to June 30, 2013. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is governed by the County Legislature which is composed of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252Health Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… for goods and services such as janitorial services, school uniforms and kitchen supplies. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211Utica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Utica City School District is a small city school district whose boundaries are the same as the City of Utica in Oneida County. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which consists of … of the ensuing year’s appropriations). Although this is an improvement from the prior year, the District has very …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… 31, 2012. Background The Albany City School District is located in the City of Albany, Albany County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven … situations and that management and staff understand how it is to be executed. Finally, we found that all employees were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the BOCES’ procurement practices for the period … monitor the Executive Director’s accrual and use of leave time. The Executive Director prepares the minutes and has … Record the official Board’s proceedings in a minute book. To maintain the integrity of the minutes, the pages of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Essex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is governed by the Board of Supervisors which comprises 18 … Ensure that the Department’s computerized financial system is updated to prevent the modification and deletion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andFranklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… if the Board appropriately provided individual life insurance policies to the District’s Commissioners and … has inappropriately provided individual whole life insurance policies to its Commissioners and employees. The … temporary and seasonal, will be provided with a life insurance policy that, after 10 years, will be transferred to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/07/19/franklin-square-water-district-life-insurance-policies-2013m-127Town of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… sewer districts. Town officials did not revise the sewer rent charges from 2009 through 2013 although two of the sewer … and realistic sewer budget estimates. Review sewer rent charges and revise them to generate sufficient revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139State Agencies Bulletin No. 1718
… during any given year Affected Employees Employees who receive qualified parking benefits from agencies … employer if: The parking is on property that the employer owns or leases; or The employer pays for the parking; or The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1718-qualified-parking-benefitsDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… to its rainy day reserves, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The … need for a cushion to fall back on is especially urgent today amid signs of a slowing economy. As the financial capital of the world, New York is particularly sensitive to economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesDiNapoli Releases Subway Ridership Dashboard
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … area’s economy. As this dashboard makes clear, the New Yorkers returning to the subways are those who most need … devastation.” "Public transit riders have powered New York's pandemic response and are hard at work on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-releases-subway-ridership-dashboardCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… housing in the State. Within DHCR, the Office of Rent Administration (ORA) administers the State’s rent laws and regulations related to both owners and tenants. … course of conduct intended to force a tenant out of their apartment. This includes interfering with a tenant’s privacy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followElizabethtown-Lewis Central School District – Claims Processing (2015M-297)
… The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District is located in the Towns of Chesterfield, Lewis and Westport in Essex County. The District, which has … were for appropriate purposes, adequately supported, and audited and approved prior to payment. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/elizabethtown-lewis-central-school-district-claims-processing-2015m-297Sachem Public Library – Claims Processing (2016M-327)
… district public library that serves over 83,000 residents in the Towns of Brookhaven, Islip and Smithtown in Suffolk County. The Library is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/12/02/sachem-public-library-claims-processing-2016m-327South Orangetown Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-104)
… was to examine the District’s claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2014 through January 13, 2016. … Background The South Orangetown Central School District is located in the Town of Orangetown in Rockland County. The … operates four schools with approximately 3,170 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/south-orangetown-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-104