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Opinion 97-4
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … of the Association solely by reason of the death of his or her spouse. You ask whether the Volunteer and Exempt … to a member of the Association upon the death of his or her spouse. For purposes of this opinion, we assume that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4Internal Control System Components
… units. For example, the Department had not defined control objectives, identified the risks of objectives not being met, nor identified the controls in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/internal-control-system-componentsOpinion 95-1
… agency. The city, however, may determine to provide city funds to the agency to cover costs of such benefits. You … of these benefits in the event the agency has insufficient funds to cover the cost. For purposes of this opinion, we … city, in its discretion, could determine to provide city funds to the agency to cover costs of health care benefits to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-1Opinion 94-31
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS -- Vacations (annual cash payment in lieu of) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Vacations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a four-year total of $505,187 more than necessary in taxes and maintained an excessive level of surplus fund … calculated revenues upon which their payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) are based on. These projects have 99-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0XII.8.D Contract Assignments and Sureties – XII. Expenditures
… section outlines the process Business Units should follow to pay contract assignees and sureties. Business Units are … Law, Article 11, Section 163 requires Business Units to conduct formal competitive procurements to the maximum extent practicable. Lien Law, Article 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8d-contract-assignments-and-suretiesOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and … monitoring its contract with Palladia, Inc. (Palladia) to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-incState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… actual results or trends and did not contain estimates for all known revenues and expenditures. The adopted budgets … addition, the board did not establish adequate safeguards for online banking transactions. Auditors also found the … nor did they provide IT security awareness training for employees. Town of Corning – Procurement (Steuben County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed … 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the “Act”), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the … eligible employees and, if they retire in 2021, will be due buyouts totaling over $750,000. The City has included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9Lead Contamination of State Armories
… Objectives To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has implemented adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated … contact and can result in growth disorders as well as damage to the nervous system, kidneys, and reproductive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesOther Bulletin No. 53
… for CSEA employees. The State University Construction Fund’s Board Resolution 2017-12 authorizes the Memorandum of Agreement between the State University Construction Fund and CSEA which provides for a new procedure for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-53-calculating-base-salary-employees-state-universityOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State standards and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthOversight of Drug Disposal
… primarily by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and at the State level by the Department of Health’s (DOH) Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement. While the DEA and DOH primarily support pharmaceutical collection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… employees who were not on travel assignments as well as to pay for the office’s holiday parties. The travel card was also inappropriately used to pay for lodging and airfare totaling $6,546 for seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: SFY 2022-23 Tax Collections Outperform Projections; Fall Below Previous Year
… commits additional resources to the state’s reserve funds to improve long-term financial stability.” PIT … billion and initial projections by $636.4 million. All Funds spending totaled $220.5 billion, which was $11.1 … opening balance. This includes $2.35 billion of federal funds from the American Rescue Plan State Fiscal Relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-sfy-2022-23-tax-collections-outperform-projections-fall-below-previous-yearDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… Overtime costs at state agencies rose 47.2% to more than $1.36 billion in 2022, setting a new record, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overtime hours increased 11.1% to 22.2 million over the same period. Overtime earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highVIII.1.E Operating and Appropriated Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… and are originated by the State agency. OSC BSAO is responsible for accurate recording of all operating and … 36310 -700.00 22118 Federal Funds Operating Transfers have additional requirements that must be met. See Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1e-operating-and-appropriated-transfersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… that while DEC had been active in establishing programs to address invasive species, improvements in its oversight, monitoring, and communication relating to boat inspections, permits, and early detection and … of invasive species could strengthen its ability to mitigate the spread of invasive species. In a follow-up, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits