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Opinion 88-11
… issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Park Land (conveyance of lands subject to reversionary … 833, 498 NYS2d 364; Brooklyn Park Comr's v Armstrong , 45 NY 234; Gewirtz v City of Long Beach , 69 Misc 2d 763, 330 … court permitted the transfer of the trust property to the town in which the park was located under an agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-11Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… to bringing the MTA’s budget into long-term structural balance. After 2025, federal funding will no longer be … service, if the agency is to achieve structural budgetary balance once federal aid runs out. The MTA must also consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaOffice of Operations: 2024 Virtual Fall Conference
… Subscribe to Receive Annual Fall Conference Announcements and Updates WHEN October 28 - November 4 REGISTRATION No … gain an understanding of the differences between these two types of thresholds and how they interact on a … provide an overview of GASB 101 and the changes OSC is making to existing reporting for implementation in FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2024-virtual-fall-conferenceComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … properly documented. A full-time officer did not appear to have worked certain hours claimed on his timesheet and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Willsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January … April 30, 2014. Background The Willsboro Fire Department is located in the Town of Willsboro in Essex County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contracts-followMarch 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program
… Officers Accounting Requirements Summary Chapter 497 of the Laws of 1999 amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law effective onApril … increased public awareness of handicapped parking laws. In order to fund this program the statute provides for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-programBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Borough of Manhattan Community … form for one of these accounts, which was opened in May 2014. Additionally, we identified two accounts, for … on CUNY Central’s list. These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)
… ). Background The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to operate New York … opened adjacent to Aqueduct Racetrack. According to NYRA’s Franchise Agreement with New York State, a percentage … Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be directed to NYRA for capital expenses, operational support, and enhanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses-followFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… monitoring or targeted reviews. Using the analysis of complaint and inmate grievance data, identify ways to further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievancesDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying one step ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of … numbers and intentionally misstating deductions. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional Testimony
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), released the following statement … billion. "Facebook needs to demonstrate to its customers and its investors that it is taking steps to uphold its terms … of sexual harassment, hate speech and fake news from its platform. The company has already suffered a drop in value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerbergs-congressional-testimonyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1239
… Purpose To inform agencies of actions required to ensure that payroll earnings charges are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1239-updates-account-codes-attached-position-pools-sfs-fiscal-year-endState Agencies Bulletin No. 1268
… agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance with the processing schedule outlined in this bulletin. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1268-schedule-submitting-2013-returned-checksDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman's Benevolent Association pleaded … in the second degree. He will be sentenced on February 13 and is expected to pay restitution for the thefts, which … and forged records to cover his crimes," DiNapoli said. "I thank Genesee County District Attorney Lawrence Friedman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1345
… of AC-230 processing, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance with the processing schedule outlined in this bulletin. Processing Dates Paychecks issued prior to … to the above. Agency Actions Agencies must be diligent in their efforts to submit AC-230s timely. The NPAY539 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1345-schedule-submitting-2014-returned-checksMonitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Follow-Up)
… whether nursing home claims submitted to Medicaid for hospital bed reserve days were appropriate, and if not, to what extent nursing home claims exceeded the … identify overpayment, we recommended the Department of Health (Department) remind nursing homes of the correct way …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followSeneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s processes for evaluating, awarding and … 1973 and is the sole IDA within the County. Its mission is to "advance the job opportunities and economic welfare of the … Key Findings The method of determining project benefits to be provided is not well-defined or required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, … work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, Ms. Erickson has been brought to justice.” “Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… a current fire commissioner, who pleaded guilty in Hurley Town Court, were initially charged for abusing … only pleaded to official misconduct. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probe