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Opinion 93-6
… of the General Municipal Law does not provide authority for) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Fire Protection (article 5-G of the General Municipal Law does not provide authority for town fire protection contracts) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … or equipment needed for fire protection purposes (see 26 Opn St Comp 1970, pp 32, 245; 20 Opns St Comp 1964, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… are audited in a timely manner, properly supported and for legitimate district purposes. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 95-17
… matter of the proposed local law (see, e.g., Albany Area Builders Association v Town of Guilderland , 74 NY2d … and detailed regulatory scheme in a particular area ( Albany Area Builders Association , supra ; see also … of Esopus , 152 AD2d 39, 547 NYS2d 953, lv denied 76 NY2d 701, 558 NYS2d 891; see also Opn No. 94-1, supra ; 1992 Opns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 92-43
… AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Supplies and Equipment (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases of); … SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and Duties (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases); … and procedures) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to require prior board approval in procurement policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Constitutional Amendment on Debt
… state-funded debt, and the refunding of state debts. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendment-debtMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… Responsibility Acts Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011. Background … Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts for the three fiscal years ended March 31, 2011, in … Responsibility Acts Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2008 (2008-S-161 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/25/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-statement-assessableComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… economically. However, the district’s productivity level for meals per labor hour is below the industry averages. … transportation contractor did not reimburse the district for all fuel used for non-district purposes. While the … government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2023-F-30) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2021-S-18).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f30-response.pdfNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (2020-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine whether LIRR maintains an inventory and consistently retires/disposes of its non-revenue service Highway Fleet Vehicles, and whether LIRR performs preventive maintenance on these vehicles and on-rail equipment and maintains an accurate inventory of parts required to repair the ....
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s29-response.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City (2022-S-46)
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments, supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s46.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2023-F-30)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2021-S-18).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f30.pdfHomes and Community Renewal: Division of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City (2022-S-46) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments, supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s46-response.pdfAccounting for Capital Assets
A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-assets-110624.pdfAccounting for LOSAP
This session will discuss accounting principles and work through journal entry examples to ensure the proper recordkeeping for length of service award programs (LOSAP). Participants will also learn about the establishment of the programs, applicable GASB criteria and reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-losap-120424.pdfReal Property Portfolio (2022-S-14)
To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s14.pdfUsing Open Book New York
Join us for a demonstration of Open Book New York and learn how to access public municipal financial data for your own analysis. We will highlight the various reports available in Open Book New York and discuss potential uses of the data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/using-open-book-new-york-12-14-22.pdfHomeownership Rates in New York
In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, with only 53.6 percent owning a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/homeownership-rates-in-ny.pdfFare Evasion (2019-S-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether New York City Transit and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bus Company reported accurate estimates of revenue losses from fare evasion to the MTA Board of Directors, and whether the MTA has taken action through the Fare Enforcement and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s7-response.pdfImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up) (2020-F-15)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f15.pdf2015 Year End Report
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether daily workers’ compensation payment … automated payment system, where the claims are subjected to various system edits and validation checks, approved by the Board and submitted to our Office for approval prior to payment. Key Findings Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/09/2015-year-end-report