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MTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… progress,” DiNapoli said. “Given this uncertainty, it is imperative the MTA spends capital dollars efficiently to … maximize improvements, and bring riders back.” The MTA is relying on congestion pricing, which had a delayed start … as service cuts or fare and toll increases beyond what is already planned. For example, filling a $4 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsArea #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… boundaries between devices on different networks or network segments. Firewalls control network communications using rules that specify which … safeguard against unauthorized access and disruption, the network administrator should configure firewall rules to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionOversight of the Supported Housing Program – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is … The audit covered the period from January 1, 2014 to August 31, 2016. Background OMH provides services to New York State residents with mental illness both directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/04/oversight-supported-housing-program-rehabilitation-support-services-incOpinion 90-24
… power to hire bond counsel. 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 68 is hereby superseded. You have asked whether 12 Opns St Comp, … we note that section 63.00 of the Local Finance Law, which is expressly referred to in section 56.00, provides that … exceeding $500,000 are sold at private sale, the issuer is required to furnish the purchaser with a written opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-24Opinion 92-48
… establish a mandatory reserve fund if the proceeds of the sale of the improvement are used to pay or provide for the construction, reconstruction, … of principal and interest due on the indebtedness could be used for any lawful municipal purpose. Based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-48South Glens Falls Central School District – Access Rights (2012M-257)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether employees had appropriate access rights to the District’s financial system for the period July 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The South Glens Falls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-access-rights-2012m-257Opinion 99-9
… the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to pay for continuing legal education tuition for city attorney) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … expenses - continuing legal education tuition for municipal attorney) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-9Accounts Payable Advisory No. 37
… timely. In fact, some unreconciled charges date back to April 2012. During the 2013-14 fiscal year end, OSC … timely and because the funds were lapsing, OSC and SFS had to perform special functions to ensure agencies would not lose this money. Please take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/37-reconciliation-credit-card-transactionsVII.1 State Revenues Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… A guiding principle of cash management of State resources is that the State maximizes the investment of state funds. As … the State’s General checking account. Prior notification is required as soon as the agency has knowledge of the deposit date. For current day deposits notification is required by 9:30am. This permits these moneys to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii1-state-revenues-overviewBaldwinsville Public Library – Private Funds and Employee Leave Accruals (2014M-256)
… of the limit set by the Board’s policy, and her separation payment was $3,180 more than she was entitled to. There are … paid from private funds are audited and approved prior to payment. Establish policies and procedures to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/12/05/baldwinsville-public-library-private-funds-and-employee-leave-accruals-2014m-256DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… York State Police and District Attorney Callanan, Storrs is being brought to justice for his crimes.” Callanan said, … Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Police, he is being held accountable for his actions. This case serves as a reminder that public service is a privilege, not an opportunity for personal gain.” James …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2017
… General Services $3.9 million for four contracts to expand Medical Building 211, Taconic Correctional Facility, … Services LLC for repairs at the Executive Mansion in Albany to repair a water infiltration within a utility tunnel … Nyack Hospital and $5.5 million to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. $33.9 million for 28 Early Intervention Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2017DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for February 2015
… more than 4,000 payments valued at nearly $8.2 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief … office averages 11 days for contract reviews and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-february-2015State Agencies Bulletin No. 1896
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform all agencies of the upcoming rollover of the chart of accounts strings mapped to the Position Pools in PayServ. Affected Employees All … (except agency Code 28990) and CUNY. Background In order to correctly calculate the charges for the split payroll for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1896-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionDiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… calls and provided inaccurate travel planning information to customers who utilize the MTA’s Access-A-Ride (AAR) … mistakes, there is no real incentive for the contractor to improve its practices. I urge MTA officials to collect the penalties owed and beef up its monitoring of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableOpinion 2000-5
… opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Snow and Ice Removal and Road Repair Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys from the highway fund … of moneys from to a snow and ice removal and road repair reserve fund) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §6-f: HIGHWAY LAW … may not be paid into a snow and ice removal and road repair reserve fund established pursuant to General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-5VII.9 Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… provide that whenever the compensation of an employee is paid from Federal and other dedicated revenue funds of the … exempted by the Division of the Budget. The allocation is derived by multiplying the percentage rates by the total … cash or for budgetary issues, redirect functionality is available to agencies to use an alternate chartfield …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsVII.9 Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… provide that whenever the compensation of an employee is paid from Federal and other dedicated revenue funds of the … exempted by the Division of the Budget. The allocation is derived by multiplying the percentage rates by the total … cash or for budgetary issues, redirect functionality is available to agencies to use an alternate chartfield …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-overviewState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved … Solutions Inc. for infrastructure and land improvements at Lake Welch in Harriman State Park in Rockland County. $4.6 … with J D Northrup Construction for utility upgrades at Lake Erie State Park in Chautauqua County. New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberApproved State Contracts and Payments
… and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Department of Environmental … between NY 384 and NY 425 in the Tonawanda, Erie County. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds $784.8 million for … Court System $16 million to The Legal Aid Society for Law Guardian Attorney for the Child program, Legal Services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/approved-state-contracts-and-payments