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Opinion 92-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … of town to regulate traffic in residential subdivision) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (authority of town to … a town to regulate motor vehicle traffic derives primarily from the Vehicle and Traffic Law (see also Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Opinion 96-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (exemption from when counsel to Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification … MVAIC that: The corporation shall be exempt from all taxes and fees now or hereafter imposed by the state, or by any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5Opinion 96-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … moneys received from the sale must be placed in a reserve fund to amortize any outstanding obligations issued on behalf … a new town hall (see, also, e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-64, p 145, relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Opinion 94-33
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award … "Retired" members of a fire department may not participate in a service award program unless they are subject to being … service award program has been established may participate in the program. Article 11-A of the General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Copiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Copiague Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and District officials adequately monitored the mechanic … repaired or whether the cost of the parts were recovered from the vehicle owners. Key Recommendations Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93Lyndonville Central School District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-144)
… Board did not ask for and was not provided with monthly warrants (a list of audited claims) and was not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/lyndonville-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022mComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … corresponding check numbers, no one is reviewing support for those payments, including the monthly bank statements, … to ensure an accurate account of all moneys. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXII.8.F Changes to Vouchers After Submission to OSC – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs agencies how to request a … days after the voucher is processed by OSC. Process and Transaction Preparation: Agencies should contact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8f-changes-vouchers-after-submission-oscInformation Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… The goal of IT contingency planning is to enable a computer system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planningNYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesMastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library – Claims Processing (2013M-166)
… were audited in a timely manner and properly supported for the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background … operating expenditures of approximately $8.1 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. Key Findings Library … Key Recommendation There are no recommendations for this report. … The purpose of our audit was to determine if claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/08/09/mastics-moriches-shirley-community-library-claims-processing-2013m-166Former Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren County court to 8-24 years in prison after a jury convicted him of 6 felonies, including grand larceny in the second degree, scheme to defraud in the first degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… 10, 2001 OSC Actions Access to the following retroactive payment panels will be added to the security classes that … determines that an employee is eligible for a supplemental payment, in addition to the statutory payment, the panel is updated accordingly with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees … 1, 2009 through July 25, 2012. Background OMH's mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… to ensure current employment information provided in project applications is supported by adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringBelfast Central School District – Reserve Funds (2021M-135)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Belfast Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly established and used reserve … and maintained them at reasonable levels. Key Findings The Board and District officials properly established reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/belfast-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2021m-135Dryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… the Dryden Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately … IT service providers. In 2018, the District was the victim of a ransomware attack. The Director of Information Technology Services (IT Director) failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/26/dryden-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-106New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the … until ridership, and the revenue that riders provide, are back on solid ground.” Find out how your government money is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-budgetNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… Four Out of Five Small Businesses in NY Continue to Report a Negative Overall Impact From COVID-19 One year since the … less than 500 employees) surveyed reported an overall negative impact in their business in the first week of March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 2193
… of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign in the 2024 calendar year and explain SEFA Continuous Giving. … is an effort to promote efficiency and reduce the costs of payroll processing on a statewide level. SEFA Campaign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2193-2024-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaign