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Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and … adequately monitoring the health of honey bee pollinators to prevent and mitigate harmful effects to their populations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… issuances (in both SFYs 2020-21 and 2021-22) from the caps on debt outstanding and debt service, as well as removing … recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the State’s finances. Ratings can influence interest rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… of relatives or another suitable person outside the foster care system, according to an audit released today by State … to act on our recommendations.” OCFS oversees the state’s child welfare system and is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, which are administered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… for the defense of former Mayor Richard Thomas' criminal case," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "He also … investigation was Legal Support Analyst Rebecca Saber. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Meagan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonOpinion 96-21
… facilities or appurtenances by beach erosion control district) TOWN LAW, §§198(10-a), 202-b(2): A town board, … Town Law, §202-a, may authorize the replenishment of sand and the installation of a sand-filled geotube at a town-owned … a specified maximum amount annually to provide services for the district. The establishment of the town beach erosion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Opinion 94-20
… §29.00 (see Local Finance Law, §29.00[a][1],[b]). In the case of an unforeseeable public emergency during a fiscal … expense which is to be financed by the notes. In the case of a public emergency, however, the budget notes may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Opinion 94-30
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [edited for … to the Commissioner of Education. This provision expires on December 31, 1995. Since the disposition of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-30University at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… received a total of $38,082 in salaries and stipends while on sabbatical. Also, this employee and another employee … resigned. One of the employees who received $90,494 noted on his leave request that he intended to take leave "with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveOpinion 93-28
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS … bridges and highway-railroad crossings that are not on the State highway system (Highway Law, §10-c[1]). Subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28Opinion 2005-2
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE … Opns St Comp No. 63-886, unreported) and meals during on-duty hours (29 Opns St Comp, 1973, p 91). Based on the foregoing, since the purpose of the proposed payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2Opinion 90-21
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(1): A town, by local law subject to mandatory referendum, may transfer to another town … requires the town clerk to prepare a claim for audit and have custody of audited claims. It is further provided in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Update Vendor Information and Access
… As a New York State vendor, you must ensure your business information … is accurate and up to date with the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC). You have the option to do so … Self-Service Portal or manually by mailing in forms AC-3326-S or AC-3327-S , which can take up to eight weeks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/update-vendor-information-and-accessDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. These designations were based on the State Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System … including year-end fund balance, operating deficits, cash-on-hand, short-term borrowing, fixed costs and other factors. … scores announced today are for local governments operating on a calendar year basis for fiscal year 2023, covering all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our … Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program ( 2022-S-28 ). About the Program HCR is the State’s affordable … the cost of security deposits for tenants entering into new lease agreements. SDA was a temporary initiative started …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… and supportive housing to ensure all New Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. As part of this plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… Background Orange County Community College is located in Orange County. The College, which has two campuses and … that competitive bids or competitive offers are awarded in accordance with GML. Establish written procedures for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialEmergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… surcharge revenues, while the Department of Emergency Services, 911 centers or Police Departments are responsible … continue improving their 911 systems to handle the latest technologies, including NG911 capabilities such as sending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… the amounts collected as recorded in the system and on manual receipts with the amounts deposited and investigate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Westford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 to August 1, 2013. Background … general fund budget totaled approximately $38,662 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not … and provide the Board with a copy with the monthly report. Perform routine oversight of the Treasurer such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m