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Opinion 2005-2
Whether a volunteer fire department may expend foreign fire insurance tax monies to reimburse active members of the department for mileage expenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Contingency Planning
The goal of IT contingency planning is to enable a computer system andor electronic data to be recovered as quickly and effectively as possible following an unplanned disruption
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planningSouthside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s relationship with National Heritage Academies Inc. … to June 30, 2013. Background Southside Academy Charter School, located in the City of Syracuse, is governed by a Board of Trustees (Board) that has five members. The School’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318Opinion 88-65
… -- Payments (issuance of tax receipts when taxes are paid by mortgagee) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §986(1)(3): … must provide tax receipts to mortgagee banks when taxes are paid from an escrow account. Prior opinions, including 34 … collecting officer must provide a tax receipt when taxes are paid from a mortgage escrow account. You have also asked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Opinion 88-63
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … behalf of towns or villages (see 1987 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] No. 87-8). Under the Defense Emergency Act, all civil defense … Unconsolidated Laws §9134[1]; 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-432, p 124). County governing boards are authorized to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-63DiNapoli: NYC Experiencing Record Job Growth
… Job growth in New York City has outpaced the nation and New York state since the end of the recession, according to a … 2009 and 2017, more than during any other expansion. "New York City is undergoing the largest and longest expansion … Job growth in New York City has outpaced the nation and New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-nyc-experiencing-record-job-growthDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings, according to an audit of safety planning at 19 schools released today … state policymakers. I urge the State Education Department to re-engage the NYS Safe Schools Task Force to make sure our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
The state Department of Health DOH can save hundreds of millions of dollars in costs if it strengthens its oversight of enrollment in Medicaid and other public health plans according to two audits released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… June 30, 2015, Step Up reported approximately $7.4 million in reimbursable costs for the SED preschool cost-based program. Auditors identified $810,382 in reported costs that did not comply with requirements. … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … review supporting documentation including time records, bank statements, direct deposit listings or cancelled checks. … training. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… Thomas P. DiNapoli urged New York City officials to better prepare for financial downturns by evaluating the … law enabling the use of these funds, called on the city to define how these resources are accumulated and used. … said. “Economic damage from the pandemic and changes to state and local laws on the use of reserves necessitates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… An examination of the New York City’s Department of Education’s (DOE) oversight of … and peeling paint, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to … An examination of the New York Citys Department of Educations oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityX.3.A Agency Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… to obtain all necessary information for any individual or entity not already registered as a New York State Vendor … Statewide Vendor File to determine if the individual or entity they want to do business with is already a registered … charter, Federal tax documentation, etc.) Business Name/Disregarded Entity Name Doing Business As (DBA) Name or any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3a-agency-vendor-registrationDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… 26%; Brooklyn, 50%; The Bronx, 60%; Queens, 70%; Staten Island, 75%. The consortium was also supposed to build five … monitoring of the conditions of the kiosks. In its response, DoITT accepted many of DiNapoli’s recommendations … and implement changes to improve it. The agency’s full response is provided in the audit. Audit LinkNYC Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programStanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to August 20, 2013. Background … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards … were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 39 water outlets not sampled for … within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up)
… with asthma. The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impacts on those living with chronic diseases such as asthma. … with asthma. The objective of our initial audit, issued on August 2, 2022, was to determine if DOH effectively … during the initial home visit, and DOH took no action on the lack of LHD compliance. Separate from the HNP, DOH has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/09/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma-followOpinion 90-57
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … Corporation Law, §1402[e][1]; see also 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-19, p 42), a service award program for the volunteer … in connection with the contract (see 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-347, p 380; but cf . Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Contract Submission System Guide for the Office of the Attorney General Users
… the System generally reflect the functions a user performs in an organization and only allows the user to complete tasks … assigned when the user is created by an Authorizer in OSC Online Services. OAG Reviewer Role Allows user to … CSS was tested with the following browsers: Microsoft Edge Google Chrome Please ensure that Java and Java Scripting are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-office-attorney-general-usersDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements With Portfolio Companies on Political Spending
… corporate contributions to any campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office, or to influence the general public with respect to an election or referendum. According to the report “ Collision Course ,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-portfolio-companies-political