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Lake Mohegan Fire District – Procurement (2026M-31)
… commissioners and its officials should seek competition for goods and services to help guard against favoritism, … to competitive bidding, or obtain competitive bids for 10 purchases totaling $4.7 million as required in GML and the District’s procurement policy. Issue requests for proposals (RFPs) or use any other competitive process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/07/10/lake-mohegan-fire-district-procurement-2026m-31DiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… The initiatives underway in Schenectady are a model for others to follow, and I commend Mayor McCarthy and the Schenectady City Council for prioritizing these projects. I encourage other local … McCarthy said. “I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for highlighting these efforts in support of local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsOpinion 90-22
… FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (of consumer deposits for municipal water utility) PUBLIC SERVICE LAW, §§89- 1 , … section. [Emphasis added] Because of the above exemption for municipal water utilities and because there is nothing in … Although there is no specific statutory authorization for the investment of moneys of others held by a municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22Opinion 92-20
… issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (for concerts held on county fairgrounds) LICENSING AND … POWERS -- County fairs (imposition of licensing fee) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, §1409(k); TOWN LAW, §§136, 137: A town may not impose a licensing fee for concerts to be held on county fairgrounds during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Opinion 94-7
… opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICES -- Fees (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) LOCAL LAWS -- Fees (for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) -- Pre-emption (fees for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… industrial hemp program had expanded opportunities for hemp production in the state, it did not always follow … Authority - Metro-North Railroad: Response Planning for Unexpected Events (2019-S-55) Overall, Metro-North has … Oversight of Sidewalk Sheds (2019-N-9) DOB is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… Riders and taxpayers, who are being asked to pay more for service, should be clear on how these funds will be used … two main reasons: the ability to work from home and fear for their personal safety. Straphangers cited those reasons … blamed service. Among bus riders the predominant causes for riding less were working from home and service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backOpinion 2000-4
… receive post-separation cash payments of $400 per month for 120 months. You ask, in light of the provisions of … between public employers and public employees is provided for by article 14 of the Civil Service Law (§200 et seq .). … or payments to a fund or insurer to provide an income for retirees or payment to retirees or their beneficiaries, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4Terms of Service
… User” shall mean a User enrolling on the Services solely for his/her own personal use. It may include Members and … electronically and securely via OSC's Internet portal for the benefit of OSC and its customers, clients and … TO SERVICES Access to Services Users are responsible for obtaining access to the Services. Such access may involve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/terms-serviceOpinion 88-16
… Sections 5001 and 5002 of the CPLR provide respectively for a payment of interest, in certain cases, from the time a … per annum, except where otherwise provided by statute. 1 For purposes of this opinion, however, we will assume that … partial payments where no other method is provided for or agreed to is the declining balance method ( see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… Comptroller’s (OSC) audits often identify opportunities for improving operations and governance. They can also … of your perspective on our findings and recommendations. For select statewide audits, you may also receive a draft … final version of the audit report. What Happens if We Don't Receive Your Response? If OSC does not receive a response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… “My thanks to Assemblyman Magnarelli and Senator Marchione for encouraging New York to adopt meaningful oversight and … to recognize the New York Economic Development Council for its partnership in creating sensible legislation to that … local communities. My thanks also to Governor Cuomo for recognizing the value of this proposal and signing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915XI.18.J Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… has otherwise determined, in its discretion, to impose the requirement. Under New York State Procurement Guidelines, a … statement indicating why they are not able to meet this requirement. For additional information visit Gender-Based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xi/xi18j-gender-based-violence-and-workplaceX.7 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… with Business Units. The use of Customers is required for revenue contracts in the SFS, for Interagency billing and payment processing, and to track … The use of Customers and the Customer File is not required for certain revenue transactions (e.g., point of sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7-overviewIX.12.A Key Provisions – IX. Federal Grants
… interest calculations if the total annual expenditures for any federal program, as recorded in a given Single Audit, exceed the CMIA program threshold calculated for the upcoming state fiscal year (SFY); certain state … and the states to the date such funds are paid out for federal program purposes through either presentment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12a-key-provisionsV.3.J Activity (Projects) – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… of a Project Type. Statewide Project Types are available for use when a Project is entered on a transaction. Each … Type of the associated Project. Refer to SFS Secure for more information including the COA Handbook which … under the Activity topic. See XIX.2.C and XIX.2.C.1 for more detailed information on selecting To request an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3j-activity-projectsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 25
… has not been designed to hold confidential information. For example, Business Units should not enter confidential … Driver license numbers; Bank account numbers; Addresses for individuals; Non-business telephone numbers; Dates of … name(s) in which the confidential information resides. For more information, see the Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-informationCircleville Fire Company – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-391)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through October 22, 2013. … Treasurer and Chaplain. The Company’s expenditures for the audit period were approximately $59,500. Key Findings … because the report template does not include a section for bills paid prior to meeting. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/04/circleville-fire-company-selected-financial-activities-2013mNiagara County – Golf Course Financial Operations (2015M-308)
… our audit was to review Golf Course financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through October 6, 2015. … financial operations or develop oversight responsibilities for the Golf Director and County officials. Key … establishing accountability and oversight responsibilities for Golf Course financial operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/26/niagara-county-golf-course-financial-operations-2015m-308City of Lockport – Cash Flow (2014M-195)
… of our audit was to assess the financial condition of City for the period January 1, 2014 through May 30, 2014. … elected Common Council. The City’s budgeted appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year are approximately $33.4 million. Key … cash-flow analyses and provide them to the Council for review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/20/city-lockport-cash-flow-2014m-195