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DiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… in public policy and quantitative research methods at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffOptional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… for less than one year, or employment of less than a 12-month per year basis; or Annual compensation less than … reported to us for all their public employment, including work with more than one participating employer . Employees’ … membership. Note: If an employee joins NYSLRS, they can only end their membership by leaving public employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipOversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Oversight of Passenger Safety … State vehicles may be assigned to specific employees only in extraordinary circumstances. Statewide policy requires … clients, despite having suspended driver licenses. In addition, repairs related to manufacturer recalls were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followVendRep System Contract Search
… VendRep System to all active contracts that were approved by the Comptroller’s Office prior to April 2012. In addition, contracts submitted by your State contracting entity or group after April 1, … the contract status is “approved,” it is viewable only by your authorized users and the contracting vendor. For any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-contract-searchDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… of the DME, as well as preventive maintenance and repairs on certain equipment. Auditors found that the … equipment will need more costly repairs or will not be ready for emergency distribution or function if needed. … a strategic plan for DME preventive maintenance so it is ready to use during public health emergencies; Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… developments, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found … to middle-income families. The program is supervised by HCR’s Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). Mitchell-Lama developments are owned by private companies which often enter into agreements with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) have appropriate … controls over homeless outreach services in the New York City subway system and whether they have met their goal in … June 6, 2019. About the Program Within the MTA, New York City Transit operates the New York City subway system, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemOpinion 2007-6
… under General Municipal Law § 207-m was triggered only when the “base salary” of the next subordinate officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Refunds – Divorce and Your Benefits
… of excess member contributions . If there is a DRO on file, NYSLRS’ Matrimonial Unit will determine whether the … to the ex-spouse. As a rule, if the DRO is silent on the issue of a refund of contributions, the refund will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/refundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… factor,” a budgeting technique used by the city to account for open personnel positions, which may not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsCapital Asset Management
… inventory data, BCA conducts periodic physical inventory site visits (site visits) to State agencies. New York State has a … not established adequate policies and procedures for its site visit process, as our site visits to 17 sites (at 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/12/capital-asset-managementDiNapoli: System Glitch Left Too Many NYC Heat & Hot Water Complaints Ignored
… Having no heat or hot water is a hazard that is supposed to be addressed in 24 … winter when they complain that they have no heat or hot water.” City code requires landlords to provide heat from Oct. 1 to May 31 – the “Heat Season” – and hot water 24 hours a day. Tenant complaints about lack of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignoredResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… NYSOFA. DiNapoli’s auditors found that as of January 2019, only about 600 of the state’s LTC facilities have an assigned … facilities, was recommended to have 28 staffers, but had only five. New York’s paid staff per 2,000 beds ranked 39th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as the sentence will be determined by the court. GARCIA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000Opinion 89-20
… (town's code not applicable to fire district officers and employees) -- Board of Ethics (town board of ethics may not act with respect to fire district officers and employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§806, 808: A town's … district located within the town. We are in receipt of your letter concerning the town's code of ethics. You state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20Syracuse City School District – Information Technology (2025M-129)
… officials adequately manage nonstudent network user accounts and develop and adopt an information technology (IT) … Area School district officials must manage network user accounts and create IT contingency plans to help protect … and maintain public trust. Unmanaged network user accounts are potential entry points for attackers and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/syracuse-city-school-district-information-technology-2025m-129City of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4Opinion 88-3
… no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines for … §52(2): Fines imposed under the Workers' Compensation Law are paid into the Uninsured Employers' Fund. You ask that we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Report 2021-S-1 ). … (e.g., cars, SUVs, vans, pickup trucks) and large transportation (e.g., inmate buses, tractor trailers) … to effectively monitor and ensure accountability over transportation expenses and transportation services. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… May 31. To access the monthly cash report for additional detail, go to http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/cbr.htm . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-report