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Selected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27)
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27.pdfMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (2021-S-26)
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York Employment Service System and the Ticket to Work program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s26.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2019-S-65) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is complying with Executive Order 95, including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and useful.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s65-response.pdfMaternal Health (2022-S-25)
To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) has implemented recommendations with the goal of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in New York State; and whether DOH is effectively monitoring related actions and outcomes to ensure rates of maternal mortality and morbidity are improving.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s25.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27-response.pdfHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took … Office for their help in this investigation,” said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn. Since taking office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kLegal Topics and Approvals
… Application Forms for Certain Towns Within the Adirondack Park (1998): These forms are intended for use by those towns within the Adirondack Park that are required to obtain the consent of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsOpinion 96-3
… prohibited interest in a contract for environmental review and planning services between the village and either the trustee individually, or the firm of which the … the primary stockholder, to provide environmental review and planning services, if the contract is entered into after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-3Opinion 2000-21
… This conclusion is further supported by subdivision 4 of Town Law §189-a, which establishes a procedure for … into a city. We note also that Town Law §189-a[4][e] provides that the provisions of Town Law, article 11, … notwithstanding the specific reference in section 189-a(4)(e) to "extension," but not to the "diminution," the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Opinion 89-5
… notice of pendency serves as constructive notice of the litigation and avoids the hardship of the common law rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Andover , Town of Caledonia , Village of Lyons Falls , North Shore Public Library and the Town of Westerlo . "In today's fiscal … percent of next year's appropriations. North Shore Public Library – Financial Condition (Suffolk County) The library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Cattaraugus County , Town of Cheektowaga , Village of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Cattaraugus County Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1XII.5 Agency Payment Preparation and Submittal – XII. Expenditures
… is to provide guidance to Business Units for preparing and submitting vouchers to the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5-agency-payment-preparation-and-submittalComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Lewis , Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Amani Public Charter School , Holland Central School … and the Onteora Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … vacation time did not show beginning and ending balances of vacation time available. Holland Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… raise the maximum allowable balance and eliminate the $25 minimum contribution, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … college costs. Another significant enhancement is that the minimum contribution of $25 will be eliminated for Direct … raise the maximum allowable balance and eliminate the $25 minimum contribution State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Northern Adirondack Central School District and the Schenevus Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 89-58
… opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Establishment (authority to establish overlapping town districts authorized to provide same improvements or services) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (authority to establish park district within an existing park district) … Whether a town pursuant to article 12 or sections 81 or 220 of the Town Law may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58Village of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B24-6-1)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our … submitted to the Office of the New York State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The scope … of revenue has not been posted in the financial software for 2022-23 or 2023-24. The 2024-25 tentative budget includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b24-6-1Industrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… [read complete report] We also released six letter reports to the following Industrial Development Agencies (IDAS): … [pdf]. Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether IDA Boards provided effective oversight … should occur and repercussions when project owners do not provide annual status reports. Develop and implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1