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EcoNews, Spring 2017
On the 47th Anniversary of Earth Day, now more than ever we should celebrate the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to the work that needs to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2017.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10-response.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10)
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfBroadband Availability, Access and Affordability in New York City
The shift to work and schooling from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted high-speed internet access as a household necessity countrywide, as well as across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2025.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdf10 Years After Superstorm Sandy: Tracking MTA Capital Spending
The MTA has set aside approximately $7.6 billion for projects related to Superstorm Sandy. More than $4.6 billion of this amount is for restoration projects, while $2.9 billion is for resiliency.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-sandy-capital-projects.pdfGovernor Cuomo and Comptroller DiNapoli Appoint First-Ever Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… by the Governor during his 2018 State of the State address in January. The panel will advise the Comptroller, as … opportunities from the new, low-carbon economy. "To address the risks of climate change, New York will continue … by the Governor during his 2018 State of the State address in January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/governor-cuomo-and-comptroller-dinapoli-appoint-first-ever-decarbonization-advisory-panelDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… The SCO Family of Services (SCO), a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department (SED), submitted $194,320 … has two contracts worth $2.7 million to provide extended school day services for the SED. SCO provides academic, arts … The SCO Family of Services SCO a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department SED …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsDiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report, “Preserving and Expanding Affordable Housing Opportunities,” that … his recent series of audits of affordable housing programs and highlights recommendations for improving New York’s well-intentioned efforts. Years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of Salamanca City School District , Saranac Lake Central School District , Science Academies of New York Charter Schools and the South Buffalo Charter School . "In an era of limited … announced his office completed audits of Salamanca City School District Saranac Lake Central School District Science …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… new functionality allowing employees to enroll in direct deposit and update their direct deposit and bank account options in New York State Payroll Online … new functionality allowing employees to enroll in direct deposit and update their direct deposit and bank account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Hannibal Fire Chief … be tolerated in New York. I want to thank the Comptroller’s Office and our partners in law enforcement for their … it would help raise money for the company and replace bingo nights. The company spent $35,000 to build Hannibal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… The state Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing adult care facilities, risking the health and safety of … residents, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … FINDS The state Department of Health DOH is not adequately overseeing adult care facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsOpinion 90-25
… to assess previously incurred costs on a zone of assessment) FIRE HYDRANTS -- Fire Districts (authority to … for such rental exists. Property owners within a zone of assessment in a fire district cannot be assessed … the municipality has accepted and retained benefits of services performed by a claimant ( City of Zanesville v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-25CUNY Bulletin No. CU-823
… represented by IBT, Local 237 in Bargaining Units SB, SE, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SW, SX and SZ. Affected … represented by IBT, Local 237 in Bargaining Units SB, SE, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SW, SX and SZ are affected. … New Biweekly Rate Campus Public Safety Sergeant 9704846 SB $31.86 $39.81 Campus Security Assistant 9704841 SE $17.25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-823-international-brotherhood-teamsters-ibt-local-237Opinion 92-16
… from volunteer fire company) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (lease of office from town officers and fire companies) TOWN … his or her official town duties. A town is authorized to lease office space from a fire company. You ask whether a … official town duties. You also ask whether a town may lease office space from the private volunteer fire company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16Opinion 92-57
… but not limited to counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, special districts or any of their related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57CUNY Bulletin No. CU-855
… represented by IBT, Local 237 in Bargaining Units SV, SW, SB, SE, SM, SU, SZ, SP, SX and ST. Affected Employees: … by IBT, Local 237 in Bargaining Units SV, SW, SB, SE, SM, SU, SZ, SP, SX and ST are affected. Effective … New Biweekly Rate Campus Public Safety Sergeant 9704846 SB $39.81 $41.05 Campus Security Assnt 9704841 SE $20.32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-855-international-brotherhood-teamsters-local-237-maintenanceOpinion 94-27
… ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (imposition of assessment for road improvement against non-fronting owners) TOWN LAW, §§200, 202(2): The cost of a road improvement undertaken pursuant to Town Law, §200 may be … owners. You ask whether a town may assess the cost of a road improvement under Town Law, §200 against both abutting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-27