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… of a county (see General Municipal Law, §800[4], [5]). For this purpose, officers and employees of a county … or stockholder (General Municipal Law, §800[3][b]-[d]). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or … and maintain petty cash funds, not in excess of $200 each, for specified college purposes and undertakings. These petty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14Opinion 92-13
… town clerk to four years. Town Law, §24 provides generally for two year terms of office for the town supervisor, town councilmen and town clerk. … general rule against the joining of one subject to others for purposes of obtaining voter approval). The leading …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13DiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… tax collections continues to have financial ramifications for our local governments and their bottom lines,” said … sales tax revenues otherwise rose $249 million (3.7%) for the year. Additional findings in DiNapoli’s report … a sales tax saw a drop in collections from 2014 to 2015. For a copy of the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Cooperative Educational Services , Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District and the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central … collective bargaining agreement. Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (Suffolk County) The … Board of Coop Educ Serv PatchogueMedford Union Free School District and the RavenaCoeymansSelkirk CSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax collections for the year ended $600 million lower than the latest … a year earlier. Significant increases include spending for public health programs (up $2.2 billion largely because … reserve funds, which remained at a total of $1.8 billion. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Jonnell Rose, former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department, … Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. Rose pled guilty to grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose betrayed his community’s trust and stole over $300,000 … Jonnell Rose former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… indicate the amount of budgeted expenditures available for MWBE participation. However, plans for 10 sampled ESD agencies were submitted late (one by more … took actions to address these instances of non-compliance. For the audit period, 39 (46.9 percent) of the 83 files we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … firm erroneously commingled debt and grant proceeds for capital projects with the town’s operating funds. Village … actually available in the water fund to finance operations for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 fiscal years. Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … to mitigate a variety of risks including workplace safety and environmental risks in its supply chain. As a result of … its label," DiNapoli said. "As a long-term investor, the New York State Common Retirement Fund advocates for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Greenbush Central School District , East Rockaway Union Free School District , Honeoye Central School District , … and approved prior to payment. East Rockaway Union Free School District – Purchasing (Nassau County) District … Greenbush Central School District CSD East Rockaway Union Free School District Honeoye CSD Jefferson CSD Keene CSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function as one of his or … whether or not the appointment of a claims auditing official would be beneficial for your locality. Several … claims auditing responsibilities. When a claims auditing official is appointed, the governing board generally no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… the largest cleanroom facility in the nation. New York’s Green CHIPS program also offers up to $10 billion in economic incentives for environmentally friendly “Green CHIPS” semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… determine whether the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) ensured that facilities using or possessing … radioactive materials were appropriately licensed and inspected; facilities with radiation equipment were … To determine whether the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene ensured that facilities using or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipmentUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The New York … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 … review the $710,284 in rebates and credit the Department for the rebates, as appropriate. We also recommended that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… prevention and deterrence to detection and prosecution. For example, our analysis of prescription data identified … more than 325,000 prescriptions filled over 565,000 times for controlled substances such as Oxycodone (OxyContin), … recommendations: to review the identified prescriptions for potential investigations; enhance routine data analysis; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followCompliance With the Clery Act
… whether SUNY's System Administration provided the colleges with sufficient Clery Act-related guidance and training. The … colleges, and five statutory colleges (affiliated with private universities) located throughout the State and a … Office of the State Comptroller examined SUNY's compliance with the Clery Act. Key Findings SUNY's System Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… May 14, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of workers and the … of this role, its Industry Inspection Unit is responsible for inspecting rides at all amusement parks, fairs, and other … be inspected more often, usually each time it is set up. For the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyRFQual #22-02 – Medical Examiner Management Services
… as Administrative Head of the New York State and Local Retirement System and the Local Police and Fire Retirement System (“NYSLRS” or the … as Administrative Head of the New York State and Local Retirement System and the Local Police and Fire Retirement System NYSLRS or the System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-02Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… (Division) is the State’s executive agency responsible for managing New York’s military forces, including the New … system. The 2015 guidance issued a new acceptable level for surface lead dust. It required that all facilities be … adequate controls to ensure all armories were tested for lead and were remediated where excessive levels were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for testing, the investigating law enforcement agency … possession to a forensic laboratory by December 28, 2017 for analysis. The amendment further required kits received by … only CLS laboratory that processes kits, and it does so for all jurisdictions across the State, excluding New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits