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Opinion 94-7
… Memorandum of Joint Legislative Committee on Fire Laws, re: L 1957, ch 849, McKinney's Session Laws of 1957, p 2171; … levy, collection and administration of local government rentals, charges, rates or fees ..." (Municipal Home Rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Railroad: Response Planning for Unexpected Events (2019-S-55) Overall, Metro-North has procedures to address how its … that despite the scarcity of affordable housing, vacant apartments were generally not filled within the 120-day time … refund from the contractor. Auditors also found Parks paid over $229,000 in fees under the contract with the Dormitory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… cars’ Mean Distance Between Failures (how far the average car goes before needing repair) has been gradually declining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backOpinion 2000-4
… SERVICE LAW, §201(4); RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §113, 470: A school district is not prohibited from … of section 201(4) of the Civil Service Law and sections 113 and 470 of the Retirement and Social Security Law, … law or restrictive public policy ( Board of Education v Assoc. Teachers of Huntington , 30 NY2d 122, 331 NYS2d 17; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4Terms of Service
… WELCOME The New York State Office of the State Comptroller ("OSC") welcomes all Users to the … provides these Services subject to the following Terms of Service ("TOS"). The TOS may be updated by OSC from time to time without notice. The most current version of the TOS is accessible by clicking the link at the bottom …
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
… Audit Plans The Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) audits often identify opportunities for improving … these two documents. Download a copy of Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans … letter. What is the Process? Near the end of the audit, OSC will provide local officials with a copy of the draft …
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
… business, vendor or other legal entity, or any employee, agent, consultant or person acting on behalf thereof, that … gender-based violence in the workplace or provide a signed statement indicating why they are not able to meet this …
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
… grant awards and fund disbursements to states; States must draw federal funds in amounts necessary to fund only “actual …
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
Securing Confidential Personal and Private Information
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-informationCircleville Fire Company – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-391)
… Company officers include the President, Vice President, Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer and Chaplain. The Company’s expenditures …
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-195Franklin County – Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System (2014M-276)
… the County’s internal controls over the timekeeping system for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … which is comprised of seven members. Expenditures for 2013 were $98 million. Key Findings The County did not … appropriately used. Key Recommendations Establish policies for ensuring system access is granted to employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/30/franklin-county-internal-controls-over-timekeeping-system-2014m-276Sullivan County – Tourism Promotion Services (2014M-61)
… Include clear goals, guidelines and benchmarks in the tourism promotional contract with the Corporation to enable … Sullivan County Tourism Promotion Services 2014M61 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/sullivan-county-tourism-promotion-services-2014m-61County of Otsego – Accountability Over Trust and Agency Funds (2014M-041)
… accountability over selected trust and agency funds for the period of January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … Representatives. It uses trust and agency funds to account for assets held in a trustee capacity or as an agent for individuals, private organizations, other governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/county-otsego-accountability-over-trust-and-agency-funds-2014m-041Broome County – Information Technology (2013M-351)
… personal, private and sensitive information such as bank account numbers. A breach notification policy has not been … and adopted by the County Legislature. A formal disaster recovery plan has not been developed. Key Recommendations … and adopt a breach notification policy. Develop a disaster recovery plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/broome-county-information-technology-2013m-351