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York Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-19)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/york-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-19Opinion 90-44
… exclusive of the cost or value of fringe benefits. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the notice of … whether the "compensation" referred to in section 5-508(3) is limited to salary or must also include the cost or value of fringe benefits. Section 5-508 of the Village Law is a part of article 5 of the Village Law, relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 99-1
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … based on the express statutory language of section 217(j), it is clear that the assets of a service award program for … while actively engaged in providing line of duty services. It is clear that the references to additional benefits for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1NYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… effort they put forth in identifying and prosecuting this crime. Their hard work and cooperation with the New York … who resigned or retired. Before submitting her resignation letter, she wrote herself a final check for $26,613, which … on Aug. 7 by Judge Chauncey Watches of Steuben County Court and her pension forfeiture ordered by Judge Patrick F. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified eight villages and three cities in New … designated as being “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The system, which has been in place since 2012, assesses levels … scores, which ultimately drive final classifications. The system also analyzes separate environmental indicators to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressOpinion 98-6
… county supervisor is the sole proprietor of a company which was awarded a county printing contract in 1997. … there would be a prohibited conflict of interest if the company were to be awarded additional contracts while the … Law, §800[3][a]). For this purpose, a contract of a company of which the spouse of an officer or employee is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Opinion 92-53
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- Distribution of (necessity of State Comptroller's approval in absence of … Whether the State Comptrollers approval is required of the countys new sales tax distribution formula …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… monitor and enforce requirements for safety and quality of life on state waters in accordance with Navigation Law. … to maximize the efficiency of state marine law enforcement resources and improve its ability to assess boating safety risks and mitigate them. Department of Health (DOH): Medicaid Overpayments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Oversight of Industrial Development Agencies (A.07915/S.05867)
… New York's communities seek to generate economic activity and help private businesses grow and expand. The importance of economic development in our … that we come up with better methods to evaluate IDAs and the projects that are receiving tax breaks. By increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passage-legislation-increasing-oversight-industrial-developmentInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … creating the State Liquor Authority and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (both commonly and hereafter … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followGreenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… and minor projects (e.g., construction, electrical and plumbing). In total, the District paid $3.8 million to 32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147Opinion 92-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … LAW, §§4-136(1), (2), (3), 4-138: All expenses of a board of elections of a county outside the City of New York must be … Concerning the procedures by which the expenses of a board of elections of a county outside the City of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26DiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… increased state-supported debt authorizations, including $11 billion for cash flow or deficit financing purposes. While … public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesDiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts
… contract review is an essential and important deterrent to waste, fraud and abuse. By reviewing contracts before they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contractsBus Driver Licensing (Follow-Up)
… 13, 2013, determined that the majority of MTA bus drivers we sampled met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. However, we found seven of the 142 drivers sampled did not meet the … officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified. However, additional improvements are needed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/bus-driver-licensing-followPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … Preferred Source Program, established under Section 162 of the New York State Finance Law (Law), grants “preferred … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1413
… Purpose To notify agencies of new voluntary deduction code 555, Council 82 Voluntary Insurance, established for members of New York State Law Enforcement Officers Union, Council 82. Affected … process deduction transactions using new deduction code 555. The vendor will submit all transactions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1413-new-deduction-code-555-council-82-voluntary-insuranceOpinion 92-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (solid waste generation fee); (retroactively) LANDFILL -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18Opinion 2010-1
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands … indicate that the village is considering the purchase of real property for use as a village office. Two parcels, one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Resources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… one of many areas where State spending has been curtailed, was down by more than $105 million from the previous year. Over … pollution. These events have forced municipalities to shut off water intakes serving public water supplies, and can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-funding