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State Agencies Bulletin No. 280
… with information and procedures regarding the processing of Vacation Exchange payments Eligible Employees … and employees whose salaries are prescribed by Section 169 of the Executive Law or whose salaries were prescribed prior to the enactment of Chapter 55 of the laws of 1979 are ineligible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/280-vacation-exchange-paymentOpinion 90-45
… efficiency or economy will be served. This is in reply to your letter requesting our opinion on the propriety of a proposed resolution to standardize on a particular make and size of loader tires. The reasons recited in the proposed resolution to support standardization are that it is desirous "to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-45Selected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… that all staff received proper new hire and recurrent training and that it received signed non-disclosure … otherwise required. Paratransit did not approve management-level employees hired and their qualifications, as required … the contractor’s performance for call handling/service level in consultation with the MTA Office of Auditor General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsCourse Offerings
… over the past 30 years, time to degree has increased for many students. Based on the most recently published CUNY … readiness. However, in a 2018 CUNY Student Experience Survey, 5,067 of the 14,479 responding students (35 percent) … In addition, 13 of 25 officials told us they do not offer online or hybrid courses (courses encompassing both classroom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsVillage of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)
… in the Village of Washingtonville’s (Village’s) 2025-26 tentative budget were reasonable. Background The Village is located in Orange County. Chapter 206 of the Laws of 2023, … are issued. Under LFL Section 10.10(d), when a village is authorized by a special or general law to incur debt to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… emergency repairs were addressed promptly. Further, the awards served just 36 of the State’s 62 counties. More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… Myrie, Chair of the Committee on Elections. The full op-ed is below: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance … by beginning to take big money out of politics. This is a victory for the people — one that has been in the works … with public funds. A similar campaign finance program is already being used successfully in New York City, and we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeReal Property Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… 2022. Additionally, as of June 2023, ESD reported it owned 130 properties—of those, 71 (55%) were vacant. Notably, three … unresolved issues discussed in this follow-up within 30 days of the report’s issuance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/06/03/real-property-portfolio-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 69
… must ensure the “Employee ID” field contains the employee’s identification number (or N number) in the proper format. Reference : Guide to Financial Operations , Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/69-required-information-state-credit-cardsElba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… Elba Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Elba, Genesee County. The Department, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mJohnson City Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-204)
… 10, 2015. Background The Johnson City School District is located in the Village of Johnson City and the Towns of … operates four schools with approximately 2,600 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/31/johnson-city-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-204Village of Springville – Procurement (2016M-330)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period … policy. Key Recommendations Revise the procurement policy to include clear language addressing the procurement of … competition for such services. Require strict adherence to the requirements of the procurement policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-springville-procurement-2016m-330DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Slip From 2006 Record
… declined 4.7 percent from record levels in the prior year to $180,420 even though the credit crunch and market turmoil battered profits, according to an estimate State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released … rate than profits because Wall Street firms use bonuses to retain top producers. While many firms sustained heavy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2008/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-slip-2006-recordOpinion 88-37
… -- Periods of Probable Usefulness (purchase of police cars) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§11.00(a)(29)(a),(77), 21.00(a), … the purchase of five automobiles to be used as police cars by the issuance of a capital note. Section 28.00(a) of … was in service for a year or more. If, therefore, police cars are to be purchased to replace similar police cars which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Order Program, particularly its Apple Market Order, which is administered pursuant to a contract with the New York … issues identified in the initial report. For example, DOL is now completing 80 percent of its wage investigations … Community Treatment (ACT) Program (2014-S-25) OMH is not effectively overseeing the ACT program to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsArea #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… The first step in implementing adequate access controls is determining what level and type of protection is appropriate for various resources (e.g., data) and who … (e.g., operating systems, security software programs) is limited to very few individuals who have a valid business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsSubway Wait Assessment
… New York City Transit (Transit) provides passengers service on all of its lines that meets its minimum service frequency standards; whether those standards take into account demand for service, physical structure, and other factors; and where … whether New York City Transit provides passengers service on all of its lines that meets its minimum service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentLead Poisoning Prevention Program
… poses a major health risk to children. Lead poisoning is most often the result of inhaling or ingesting … In New York State, the Department of Health (Department) is responsible for administering the Lead Poisoning … staff are not consistently scheduling and conducting on-site reviews of LHDs' Program implementation, contrary to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa. The full op-ed is below: We should be teaching financial literacy in NY's … long-term financial success and quality of life. There is no question that investing in financial literacy will pay … of the public and a required course in our high schools is being given serious consideration by the state Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsEldred Central School District – Building Access (S9-26-1)
Did Eldred Central School District District officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/06/05/eldred-central-school-district-building-access-s9-26-1