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Opinion 94-19
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (amount … limit); (need to establish sinking fund) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Debt Limit (amount chargeable for zero coupon bonds); … bonds on which no periodic interest is payable) issued in 1993 is chargeable to a county's debt limit or whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19Windows Domain Administration and Management
… of Information Technology Services has security controls in place to ensure appropriate management and monitoring of … controllers ultimately control access and authorization in a Microsoft Windows environment, it is vital to ensure … controls are in place and that policies and standards are being adhered to. ITS’ Information Security Policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/31/windows-domain-administration-and-managementDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… this critical action.” DiNapoli also released a detailed county-by-county breakdown of response rates as of July 13, … include Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County (46.6 percent), Hudson in Columbia County (41.5 percent) and Newburgh (38.8 … Towns and villages with the highest response rates include Town of Pendleton in Niagara County (84 percent), Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsOpinion 89-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Lease (to State agency at … than fair and adequate consideration) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h: A village may allow a State agency, by lease or license, to utilize space in the village hall several times per month for nominal or no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores With Analysis of 10 Years of Fiscal Monitoring System Data
… A total of 14 local governments in New York State ended their fiscal year 2022 with a fiscal … have leveled off in recent months and federal dollars are being spent down, so localities should plan their budgets … and training to help local governments comply with the law and bring their financial reporting up to date. Lists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores-analysis-10-years-fiscal-monitoring-system-dataFare Evasion
… network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City … Program, these agencies were expected to deploy additional law enforcement officers to supplement the efforts of the … efforts were not working. He added that progress is not being made and stated that the huge increase in estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionFood Metrics Implementation (2017-S-18)
To determine if the Office of General Services is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17s18.pdfFood Metrics Implementation (2017-S-18) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Office of General Services is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17s18-response.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2020
The New York State Legislature amended the Finance Law in 2015 by adding a new Section 8-c, which provides for the establishment of a statewide electronic syste
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2020.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Hall. DiNapoli said there is $88,208,650 owed to residents in the city of Buffalo. There is over $265 million owed to residents in Western New York. "My office is trying to return more than … life insurance, uncashed checks and gift cards. State law requires that abandoned money or securities be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyRockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … with the fiscal year during which the municipality is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue
… program. The audits identified approximately $790 million in savings from eliminating unnecessary payments and … budget gap of $6 billion for the coming fiscal year, in part because of higher Medicaid spending,” DiNapoli said. … Part D Clawback Payments (2018-S-46) Under federal law, DOH is required to make a monthly payment (referred to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-nearly-800-million-savings-and-revenuePatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Patient Safety Center Activities … of 2000 (Act), enacted October 6, 2000 and known as Lisa’s Law, was named after Lisa Smart, a 30-year-old woman who died in 1997 as a result of a medical error introduced during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-followProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… procurement function to the Office of General Services (OGS). ITS and OGS are actively working together to finalize each other's … ITS officials have made some progress and, in working with OGS, continue to make progress in addressing the problems we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followCity of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to … 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New York State Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have been authorized to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8Placement Agent Ban
… Program Legislative Session 2017-2018: Signed into law on August 21, 2018 as Chapter 203 of the Laws of 2018 – … agents, paid intermediaries and registered lobbyists in obtaining investments with the Common Retirement Fund. … agents paid intermediaries and registered lobbyists in obtaining investments with the CRF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/placement-agent-banNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… schools, with a combined student population of nearly 2.7 million, reported more than 32,000 violent and disruptive … also spent $3.5 million on electronic security systems for operations such as access and intrusion controls, … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s22-response.pdfAFR Modernization - The Statement of Indebtedness and Bond Repayment Schedule Webinar Presentation
This webinar will provide a detailed walkthrough of the Statement of Indebtedness and Bond Repayment Schedules which will be included in the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-statement-of-indebtedness-and-bond-repayment-11-3-21.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-22)
To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s22.pdf