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Opinion 2002-11
… opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Programs (point accumulation for responding to both fire and ambulance … each category of response independently for purposes of point accrual. Based on this statutory scheme, it is our … Whether a fire district service award program must provide point accumulation for responding to both fire and ambulance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11DiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System. The scores are based on … ending on June 30, 2015. This is the third year DiNapoli’s office has assessed and scored the financial stability of … include scores for the dependent school districts in the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… following local government and school audits were issued. Village of Mexico – Financial Management (Oswego County) The … the property tax levy for 2023-24 was $509,000 while the village had over $1.1 million in surplus funds available at … documented cost. Additionally, 45 assets had an incorrect location recorded. Village of Madison – Collections (Madison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… Increasingly, counties across New York state are providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop … but more state action is needed to ensure localities are able to provide dependable emergency services around the … DiNapoli said. “Local governments across the state are facing staff shortages and funding issues in their effort …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Motor Vehicles – Language Access Services (Follow-Up) … Limited English Proficiency New Yorkers. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), one of the agencies required to develop … high-tech projects within the SUNY Polytechnic and/or Buffalo Billion portfolio to ensure that taxpayer money was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… procedures prescribed by the city code. Town of Morris – Justice Court Operations (Otsego County) The justice collected, deposited, disbursed, recorded and … accurate and timely manner. During the audit period, the justice deposited cash receipts totaling $25,398 and made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019, showing there are still areas that can improve as … the Grand Central Madison terminal and ontime performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityOpinion 90-14
… the developer to pay such fees directly to independent contractors performing such services. You inquire whether a … and land surveyor engaged by the town as independent contractors to perform services in connection with … a special planning board attorney employed as independent contractors by the town, we note that in 1977 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… Strong revenue growth may allow New York City to generate at least an additional $2.4 billion in operating surplus in city fiscal year (FY) 2022 compared to the Executive Budget released in April. However, … geopolitical tension and supply chain issues, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… – Professional Services (Putnam County) District officials did not seek competition for professional services from three … – Procurement (Erie County) Auditors determined the school’s procurement policy is not comprehensive. The board did not … found that there was no supporting documentation for 15 out of 78 check disbursements tested totaling $5,871. FFA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Cost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term … who become unemployed through no fault of their own. The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) determines who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… Legislation proposed by DiNapoli's office was enacted to improve the pace at which tax check-off contributions are put … to improve transparency and accountability for how the funds are used. Key findings include: Through SFY … and Operation; Women's Cancers Education and Prevention; Mental Illness Anti-Stigma; and NYS Teen Health Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… to NYRA’s racing-related deficits. “NYRA relies on Video Lottery Terminals to stay in the black, but that revenue … NYRA’s current franchise agreement, a percentage of Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenue from Resorts World New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainDiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… options before resorting to long-term borrowing to fund operations, according to a report released today by State … Report Lessons from Past Recessions: Borrowing for Operations Find out how your government money is spent at … its options before resorting to longterm borrowing to fund operations according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-financesDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Schools for special … said. “We have found too many schools that fall short of state education requirements, which is why we are auditing … throughout New York. We’ve referred our findings to the State Education Department for recovery of the misspent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesCity of Mount Vernon – Building Department Fees and Fines (2014M-65)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s procedures for … 1, 2012 through September 26, 2013. Background The City of Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, has a … City of Mount Vernon Building Department Fees and Fines 2014M65 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-mount-vernon-building-department-fees-and-fines-2014m-65Monitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days … Determine extent of implementation of 3 recommendations included in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followAdministration of Concession Services at Riverbank State Park - Tri-State Snacks & Concessions
… facilities. Tri-State operates Riverbank’s 150-seat restaurant, under a five-year revenue contract with Parks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/administration-concession-services-riverbank-state-park-tri-state-snacks-concessionsCounty of Otsego – Accountability Over Trust and Agency Funds (2014M-041)
… disbursement of moneys owed. Key Recommendations Identify all moneys in trust and agency accounts by performing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/13/county-otsego-accountability-over-trust-and-agency-funds-2014m-041Town of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… professional services or the submission of documentation with claims to support competition was sought. Key … monitored and updated on an ongoing basis. Adopt budgets with realistic estimates of revenues, expenditures and the … the required submission of quotes and other documentation with claims and a method for ensuring Town purchases are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137