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Opinion 2012-1
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … interest in contracts between the company and the town to sell products for use by the town highway department. That … to General Municipal Law § 800 (3), a municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any "contract" with his or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2012-1Opinion 92-31
… partisan or political purposes or undertakings (see NY Const, art VIII, §1; Phillips v Maurer , 67 NY2d 672, 499 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31DiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… were the highest in the nation – more than California and Florida combined in SFY 2012-13. The state’s reliance on … amount spent at video lottery terminals (VLT), racetracks and off-track betting centers (OTB), as well as what was … underway, more casinos will mean more gaming revenue and new jobs, but the long-term impact for the state remains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… and a relatively low cost of living, according to a profile of the region released today by New York State … and a relatively low cost of living according to a profile of the region released today by New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation, as of June 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report ( 2021-S-23 ). About the Program … begin within 1 business day of admission and be completed as soon thereafter as possible. Once the client completes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… 1999. An estimated 9.2 million riders were inconvenienced by trains that were late, canceled at the terminal before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18Homeless Outreach Program at Penn Station, Grand Central, and Outlying Stations Within New York City
… oversight and monitoring controls over its homeless outreach services contract at Pennsylvania Station (Penn … provider of homeless housing and services, for homeless outreach services on MTA railroad property, including Grand … to observe and record, and to engage in homeless outreach activity. BRC is required to produce standardized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/23/homeless-outreach-program-penn-station-grand-central-and-outlying-stations-within-new-yorkFederal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… 17th in federal spending among the states in FFY 2020 from 24th in 2019. The improvement was primarily due to increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… continued improvement in the city’s fiscal position since June, but city finances could come under pressure amid a … November Plan shows higher revenue of $2.5 billion since June due to unanticipated federal grant funds. The plan also … billion) and FY 2026 ($5.9 billion) than estimated in June. Certain PEG savings are also expected from anticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… historical data reported in PARIS from 2007 to present, Open Book New York contains Summary Financial Information … fiscal year). Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… New York state are providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop in EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action is … sustainable, effective solutions.” In New York state, EMS are provided by an assortment of public and private … New York state are providing emergency medical services EMS amid a drop in EMS workers and inadequate funding but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… data confidentiality, integrity or availability. Sweet Home Central School District – Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Department. When tested, the average wireless internet download speed was 142 Mbps. Greater Amsterdam School … prior to payment. Buffalo Collegiate Charter School – Credit Cards (Erie County) Credit card charges were not … card charges an average of 108 days after the credit card statement was paid. Auditors reviewed all 18 credit charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… city’s care, many under-budgeted spending items remain, meaning additional revenues or cost savings will need to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growVillage of Fredonia – Financial Condition (2025M-149)
… budgeting practices caused unrestricted fund balance in the general, water and sewer funds to decline by more than … tax levy by $1.7 million (55 percent tax increase) in the 2025-26 fiscal year to repay the RAN and to balance … the Village’s long-term operational and capital needs. In addition, the Board did not ensure that the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/08/village-fredonia-financial-condition-2025m-149How to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … contracts. You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any negative information. Things to keep in mind: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationDiNapoli: DOCCS Transitional Services Programs Need Improvement
… society successfully, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-doccs-transitional-services-programs-need-improvementDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… on-time performance. Some delays were controllable (car equipment problems, track work), while others were not … if the MTA could show efforts to address these issues. Car Equipment: Three district managers said subway car … on the problem. Auditors met with 12 of that workgroup’s 17 members and asked them about efforts to reduce delays, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today … charitable organization--one dedicated to serving some of New York City’s poorest and most vulnerable residents,” … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… to DFS—NYSOFA, OTDA, and SUNY—were represented with a link on DFS’ webpage; DOS was not represented. DOS, OTDA, and … literacy programs. Nonetheless, the DFS webpage included a link to NYSOFA’s website. DOS, OTDA, and SUNY had access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-follow