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DiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… Local governments across New York state are turning to new technologies to save money, communicate with residents and allow taxpayers to make payments, … Local governments across New York state are turning to new technologies to save money communicate with residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… to $1.25 billion in tax-exempt and/or taxable fixed rate bonds for the month of October, and two bond sales totaling … up to $15.9 million in fixed and variable rate tax-exempt bonds for the month of November. Empire State Developmen t – … full forward calendar can be obtained at: www.osc.state.ny.us/pension/scccalendar.pdf . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… free of defects, and just 1-in-4 had most or all of their station components in good repair. “New York City Transit … Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which determines station conditions by surveying “structural” components — … serious defects. NYCT data also showed that 27 percent of station components — such as ceilings or columns — needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Onteora Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Amani Public … period 2009-10 through 2013-14, accumulated fund balance in the general fund increased from $6.6 million to $9.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for the Third Quarter
… today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, New York City, and their major public authorities during the third quarter of 2014. The proposed new issuances total approximately $3.02 … in the third quarter compare to past planned new issuances of approximately $2.2 billion during the second quarter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Ballston Spa – Financial Condition (Saratoga County) The treasurer did not maintain accurate accounting … St. Paul Boulevard Fire Association – Board Oversight (Monroe County) The board did not ensure that the bylaws were … St. Paul Boulevard Fire District – Board Oversight (Monroe County) The board did not adopt realistic budgets, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … approximately $9.2 million. As a result, city officials do not have assurance that professional services are being … and in the most prudent and economical manner. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… raise the maximum allowable balance and eliminate the $25 minimum contribution, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … college costs. Another significant enhancement is that the minimum contribution of $25 will be eliminated for Direct … raise the maximum allowable balance and eliminate the $25 minimum contribution State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Argyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (Washington County) The board’s lack of comprehensive … the bookkeeper performing incompatible duties related to payroll processing and maintaining all leave accrual … and treasurer’s limited roles related to processing payroll did not provide sufficient oversight or monitoring of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Carrollton , Forks Fire District #3 , City of Long Beach and the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department . "In … reserve balances increased by $470,000. City of Long Beach – Budget Review (Nassau County) Significant revenue and … Town of Carrollton Forks Fire District 3 City of Long Beach and the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… reserve. Currently, there is no statutory authority for a district to establish a reserve for post-employment benefits that are not based on employees’ … The district unnecessarily has online banking access for all of its bank accounts. In addition, district officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 93-6
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Fire Protection Contracts (article 5-G of the General … Law to receive fire protection services on behalf of a fire protection district. Town Law, §184 provides the … Municipal Law under which the village would provide fire protection services to a fire protection district in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6Opinion 93-28
… moneys subject to section 284 agreement) HIGHWAY LAW, §§10-c, 284: Consolidated Local Highway Assistance ("CHIPs") … You ask whether moneys received pursuant to section 10-c of the Highway Law are subject to the agreement between the … is required by section 284 of the Highway Law. Section 10-c of the Highway Law establishes a consolidated local highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… identify and assess appropriate measures to address this challenge effectively. Other findings in the Comptroller's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… The economy of New York’s Finger Lakes region has been bolstered by … by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli. "As the economy of the Finger Lakes transforms, the region will benefit from … retaining skilled workers and tackling persistent pockets of rural and urban poverty remain a challenge. Programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesDiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today proposed changes to the state’s procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and allegations of corruption in the … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today proposed changes to the states procurement practices in the wake of criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformOpinion 90-28
… board member is prohibited from receiving or agreeing to receive compensation for engineering services performed in … knowingly and intentionally violates section 805-a may be fined, suspended or removed from office or employment in the … also see Keller , supra , upholding a determination that, where a corporation in which a planning board member had a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-28DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… Retirement Fund (Fund) committed $1.3 billion to two funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate … in the markets.” The Fund committed $1 billion to funds tracking the MSCI World ex-USA Climate Change Index, … enabling institutional investors such as retirement funds to integrate climate risk considerations in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… and policies for agencies’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), leaving it vulnerable to misguided, inaccurate or biased … acts on my office’s recommendations to help ensure the AI being used by the city is not at risk of bias or … with responsibility for the oversight and governance of AI, which in the previous administration had been under an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.3
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA … Agency 12030 The Helen Hayes Hospital 12120 Oxford Home for Veterans 12150 NYS Veterans Home St. Albans 12180 Western … rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19963-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain