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DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… at $38.7 billion just four months ago have been reduced to $3.4 billion, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … resources are used for critical infrastructure projects to reduce debt issued and to bolster reserve funds beyond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesOpinion 92-14
… mechanics' lien deposit may be refunded without a court order); (entitlement to CPLR §8010 fee when mechanics' lien … fiscal officer is entitled to the fee in CPLR §8010(1) for money paid out of court when a mechanic's lien deposit is … Lien Law appear to be self-executing and, therefore, do not require a court order authorizing a refund of the deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… audit of safety planning at 19 schools released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found none of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningDiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… New York City's 2019 fiscal year (FY) surplus is expected to grow as the year progresses with … set new records," DiNapoli said. "While the FY 2019 budget surplus is likely to grow, city officials will need to … of 4 percent in 2019 and 2021. In addition, the MTA has large unfunded capital needs and is seeking additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadOpinion 89-7
… in one year to hear complaints in relation to assessments. You ask whether a town is required to pay the members of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7Opinion 91-15
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … Appeals has since declared that a planning board does not have unlimited authority to impose such a requirement. The … this Office is of the opinion that the village does not have authority to impose an additional park land fee upon the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Opinion 94-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES--Fees … chapter shall be applicable and uniform throughout this State and in all political subdivisions and municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2DiNapoli: NYC Experiencing Record Job Growth
… force behind employment growth in the state, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the gains since 2009. While job … than in 2009. The leisure and hospitality sector accounted for one-fifth of the gains between 2009 and 2017 (139,400 … in the past two years, the retail sector still accounted for 8 percent of the gains since 2009. The report noted that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-nyc-experiencing-record-job-growthOpinion 92-6
… is deemed to have an interest in the contracts of his or her spouse, except a contract of employment (General … to have an "interest" in contracts between the town and her husband (General Municipal Law, §800[3][a]). Since none … view of the ministerial nature of the clerk's duties and her status as a subordinate of the superintendent, we do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6DiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… DiNapoli urged New York City officials to better prepare for financial downturns by evaluating the city’s rainy-day reserve fund, establishing targets for how much should go into the fund each year and setting the conditions for withdrawals. His report found the city’s reserve policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundOpinion 88-25
… impose reasonable regulations, such as limiting the total number of nonresidents permitted to use the park, in order to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Town of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)
… Town officials have not: Established appropriate policies and procedures to safeguard IT resources. Implemented strong access controls over user accounts and have not disabled unnecessary accounts. Formalized a … to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures for safeguarding IT resources. Implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-westerlo-information-technology-2020m-33Opinion 88-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special assessment area …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2X.3.A Agency Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… or entities in the Statewide Vendor File add a significant number of vendors at one time resolve various issues which … purchase orders will be electronically sent Primary Vendor Contact Name A person who makes the legal and financial decisions at the business Primary Vendor Contact Email Address E-mail address for the Primary Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3a-agency-vendor-registrationPhoenix Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-20)
… IT assets or maintain complete IT inventory records. As a result, officials cannot assure taxpayers that money … to confirm they were inventoried. We found 5 percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Three IT assets, a printer costing $1,155, a smart television and an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/phoenix-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-20Oversight of the Supported Housing Program – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
… indirectly (through service providers). OMH offers, among other programs, the Supported Housing Program (Program), … mental illness, but are able to live independently rather than in a facility. Eligible individuals include those … eight different counties. For calendar year 2014, RSS claimed nearly $7.8 million in expenses to provide 708 beds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/04/oversight-supported-housing-program-rehabilitation-support-services-incState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … employees with cybersecurity awareness training. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Auditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K … missing window guards. The city’s Department of Education is taking action on our recommendations so all children have … expand its existing pre-kindergarten program. In NYC, UPK is offered in public school settings through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up)
… with asthma. The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impacts on those living with chronic diseases such as asthma. … with asthma. The objective of our initial audit, issued on August 2, 2022, was to determine if DOH effectively … during the initial home visit, and DOH took no action on the lack of LHD compliance. Separate from the HNP, DOH has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/09/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma-followReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan
… Mental Health (OMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and … its mission, OMH operates psychiatric centers across the State and regulates, certifies, and oversees more than 4,500 … One key piece of data on the monthly reports is known as “New Individual Served” (NIS). Measuring NIS helps demonstrate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan