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Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… "President Trump’s decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake, is bad … alternative instruments. … President Trumps decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake is bad policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
… newly announced agency initiatives and addressing a number of risks in the budget. "The city’s short-term finances have … the surplus transfer, total budgeted spending in FY 2023 is expected to near $105 billion. “The Executive Budget … point to its labor reserve (from 0 percent) in each of the first two years of the current round of collective bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,323 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.3 … 3,400 payments valued at nearly $7.6 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryPompey Hill Fire District – Financial Management (2021M-136)
… Board resolutions and legal notices were not published for certain purchases subject to permissive referendum. The District used $97,000 of capital reserve funds for operating costs which was not an authorized use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/11/05/pompey-hill-fire-district-financial-management-2021m-136Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Agency officials have developed adequate procedures for selecting and monitoring participating projects and for managing the assistance and incentives provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Lake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… ensured claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … that claims we reviewed were adequately documented and for appropriate purposes. However, claims were not always … ensured claims were supported by adequate documentation for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… together towards our community’s recovery.” “The Korean American Family Service Center applauds State Comptroller … Queens is home to nearly half of New York City’s Asian-American population. The release of this report is critical … said Jeehae Fischer, Executive Director of the Korean American Family Service Center . Additional Economic Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaXII.9.F Correcting Payments Processed Against the Incorrect Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures
… payments processed against the wrong purchase order when funds are still active. Paying against the wrong purchase … Business Units will use a purchase order to encumber funds against the contract, and then liquidate against the … corrected through the following process. In the event that funds have since lapsed, please see Chapter XI, Section 7.D - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9f-correcting-payments-processed-against-incorrect-purchase-orderDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… County today on charges of offering a false instrument for filing, tampering with a public record and official … the State Police and Acting District Attorney Bokelman for their efforts to fight public corruption." To date, … County today on charges of offering a false instrument for filing tampering with a public record and official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… a purchasing process that enables competitive methods for the procurement of goods and services. Highland … to remain at nearly the same level at the end of 2015-16. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Opinion 90-47
… may reimburse a former town superintendent of highways for legal expenses incurred in defending a lawsuit brought … power to maintain the road and ability to use it for access to his own property. The lawsuit is in the process … under certain circumstances, to provide a legal defense for town "employees" by the town attorney or an attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47State Agencies Bulletin No. 938
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Reason Code BDA on the Position Data page and the new Job Data Reason Code BDA to be used for certain Job Action Requests. Affected Employees Employees for whom a BDA (Budget Director’s Approval) is required Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/938-new-reason-code-transactions-requiring-budget-directors-approval-bdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 937
… agencies of the new earnings code CFR (CLEFR) to be used for the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR and how it will be … to the employee’s reported taxable wages and withholdings for 2009. Legal Reference Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code … Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF, M/C or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/937-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2009Opinion 89-22
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … AND HIGHWAYS -- Traffic Signals (responsibility of towns to install and maintain) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (responsibility to install traffic signals) TOWN LAW, §64(16); VEHICLE AND …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-22Opinion 89-39
… employee of insurance agency) -- Exceptions (remuneration and duties exception); (contracts entered into prior to … with the branch office which the board member manages and that the board member will receive no remuneration from … relate to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees. Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39Opinion 89-18
… training) TOWN ASSESSOR -- Training (reimbursement for wages lost from regular job) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties … is in dispute. It is well-established that payments of salary which have been made by a municipality in excess of … the officer to agree to repayment through deductions from salary may be limited, to some extent, by public policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18DiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… to cash a check, open a savings account, or apply for a loan," DiNapoli said. "The state's Banking Development … financial services to communities that show a real need for retail banking services. Having a local bank can spur … "This is why over the years I have prioritized funding for Community Development Financial Institutions like Spring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time … goals of the Climate Act strive to improve quality of life for New Yorkers, protect the environment, and strengthen … allowed to transfer their project applications to ORES for review. ORES has 60 days to determine whether a permit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley, 52, for allegedly stealing over $8,000 from a nonprofit that … to fraudulently secure $40,000 in state grant money for the organization. “Chad Daley allegedly violated the … Attorney Mike Poulin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served.” New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… of Parks & Recreation facilities were accessible for people with disabilities, as required. Our audit covered … spaces, and recreational amenities; build a park system for present and future generations; and care for parks and public spaces. Parks maintains about 30,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilities