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Opinion 2006-3
… may be generally described as an authorization for the construction of a cable television system over public rights of way within the area to be served (see 47 USC §541[a][2]; see, … §191). In this case, the public highways and rights of way within the area served by a franchise granted by a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Opinion 93-25
… under the mistaken belief the right-of-way was a village street may not continue to provide such lighting unless the … right-of-way if the right-of-way has become a village street by prescription or public use. The village's provision … and only incidentally benefits private properties (see, e.g., Murphy v Erie County , 28 NY2d 80, 320 NYS2d 29; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-25Opinion 93-2
… in village) VILLAGES -- Fiscal Year (timing of proposition to change) ELECTION LAW, §15-104; VILLAGE LAW, §§9-908, … circumstances a referendum on a proposition to change the date of the village general election from March to June may … Whether a referendum on a proposition to change the date of the village general election from March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Oversight of Language Access Services
… Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is New York City’s (NYC or City) public health agency. DOHMH’s mission is to protect and … for creating and disseminating LAS resources to all public-facing DOHMH programs, training staff, and evaluating … several barriers such as: DOHMH staff not attempting to connect callers to an interpreter. Difficulty navigating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/25/oversight-language-access-servicesEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… way to collect tolls, provide seamless travel for drivers, and benefit the environment. While the toll booths … taken of the front and rear of the vehicle (to capture the license plates). E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection … were removed and a gantry system was installed, meaning drivers no longer needed to slow down. In both systems, tolls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2011
… are affected. Background: Per Chapter 24 of the Laws of 2019 which implements the 2016-2023 Agreement between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2011-april-2022-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payDiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead
New York Citys $1048 billion preliminary fiscal year FY 2024 budget has benefitted from betterthanprojected revenue collections the reallocation of unused federal pandemic relief funds and savings initiatives according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-aheadDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… and related fees, $119.3 million, is owed by out-of-state drivers. A substantial portion of that money is from vehicles … had just two employees assigned to the program. Rejected License Plate Images Auditors also found fault with the Thruway’s identification of license plates from the images it takes. The audit sampled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… against your contributions: You must be in active service and have at least one year of member service credit. … and interest within five years. Loans are repaid through payroll deductions. You may borrow only once in any 90-day … before applying for a taxable loan from NYSLRS. To Apply Online: Retirement Online is the fastest, most convenient way …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… A third of the 30 State University of New York (SUNY) campus foundations were operating without … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. More than half of the foundations have not been audited by SUNY in at least … A third of the 30 State University of New York campus foundations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: NYC Experiencing Record Job Growth
… has outpaced the nation and New York state since the end of the recession, according to a report released today by … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city added a total of 702,200 jobs between 2009 and 2017, more than during any … and more jobs are being created in the boroughs outside of Manhattan than ever before." Employment in New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-nyc-experiencing-record-job-growthHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… done by the local health departments through March 19, 2019. The audit looked at the program’s administration … provided to these children. The report notes that in April 2019, state law was amended to lower the standard for … go to: https://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093019/sga-2019-18s12.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programOpinion 88-70
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (fluoridation of water) GENERAL CITY LAW, §20(2), (7); GENERAL MUNICIPAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70Corrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… investigation revealed that former IDA Managing Director Vincent Cozzolino entered into a series of contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionVII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… purposes. Section 40-a further provides that no part of any appropriation made as an advance shall be made … to which the appropriation is made and the Director of the Budget. This repayment agreement must also be approved by OSC Bureau of Contracts (OSC BOC). Note: Per Section 93 of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivablesVII.3.A AP Adjustment Voucher Preparation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… On-line agencies enter an Adjustment Voucher in the Accounts Payable module within SFS. SFS … Payable >Vouchers > Add/Update > Regular Entry The Voucher Style is “Adjustments”. Chartfield Coding Requirements Within the AP Adjustment Voucher there are two invoice lines, each with its own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3a-ap-adjustment-voucher-preparationDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to … $6,900 and allowed the president to alter the time records of a family member employed by the library which resulted in … public library’s board did not provide adequate oversight of the work performed by an independent contractor who was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… as of February 2025, of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report ( 2018-S-52 ). About the Program … the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) in the operation of these programs. OTDA oversees the State’s … compliance with applicable rules and regulations. In general, shelter facilities must be maintained in a good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… is accurately reporting these results to the Department of Economic Development. The audit covers the period April 1, … a State Public Authority created under Sections 3300-3321 of the Public Authorities Law, with eight of its 15 directors appointed by the Governor. The primary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… The Department, through its Bureau of Waste Reduction and Recycling’s Product Stewardship and Waste Reduction Unit, is responsible for overseeing required recycling and waste disposal efforts in the State. Article … impact on the environment; however, it only covers the recycling of limited rechargeable batteries weighing less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law