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DiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… and service. Riders and taxpayers, who are being asked to pay more for service, should be clear on how these funds will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backOpinion 94-7
… opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICES -- Fees (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) LOCAL LAWS -- Fees (for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) -- Pre-emption (fees for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7Opinion 90-22
… (necessity to pay interest on consumer deposits) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (of consumer deposits for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… practices that rendered Upstate vulnerable to misuse of funds and safety and security risks. In a follow-up, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsRequired Documentation
… If you file a claim: online , you may receive an email asking for documentation to prove ownership. by mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter asking for additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationOpinion 2000-4
… costs would only be felt in the future" ( NYPIRG v City of New York , 89 Misc 2d 262, 266, 390 NYS2d 784, 787, affd 48 NY2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4Terms of Service
… provides these Services subject to the following Terms of Service ("TOS"). The TOS may be updated by OSC from … Services pages. All such terms of service, guidelines and rules are hereby incorporated by reference into the TOS. … ON A COMPUTER SCREEN OR WHILE USING THE SERVICES. CERTAIN CONDITIONS MAY INDUCE PREVIOUSLY UNDETECTED EPILEPTIC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/terms-serviceOpinion 88-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … each installment since, if the judgment debtor leaves the State or otherwise becomes immune from execution, the sheriff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… the audit team if you have questions or concerns. Where Does the Audit Response Letter Get Sent? Generally, audit … What Happens if We Don't Receive Your Response? If OSC does not receive a response letter, we will release the final … yes to each of these questions before you send it to us: Does the CAP have governing board approval? Did the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansOpinion 89-1
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (authority to convert employee's … contract between the town and its highway department employees which, among other things, provides for the employees to receive a certain number of sick, vacation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1City of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City's internal controls over the Treasurer's Office and … period January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background The City of Little Falls is located in Herkimer County and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214Nassau County – Contract Approval Process (2012M-192)
… the period January 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background Nassau County, located on Long Island, covers 287 square … authorized in accordance with the County Charter and the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) directives, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/14/nassau-county-contract-approval-process-2012m-192State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… expenditures by a total of more than $15 million for fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16. The district also … School officials did not obtain the required quotes for six vendors paid $112,611. Although the invoices examined were for appropriate school purposes, when officials do not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not seek competition for the services of 16 of 20 professional service providers … board policy. Although auditors found the purchases were for legitimate purposes, officials do not have assurance that … most claims were adequately documented and supported and for appropriate purposes. However, the use of a debit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… internal controls over its financial operations for the period January 1, 2009 through March 13, 2014. … governing body with the following positions responsible for Department operations: President, Vice President, Chief, … Key Recommendations Take action to recover the missing funds identified in this report. Develop and include internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113Stanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to August 20, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $130,230 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings Board members have not … practicable. Adopt comprehensive policies and procedures for investments, cash receipts and disbursements, claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259South Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… recorded and reported and to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012, to May 13, 2013. Background … general fund budget totaled approximately $306,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings While the District … however, the last completed audit was performed in 2010 for the 2008 fiscal year. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsExamination of Official Station Designation
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the Department properly designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014. … of his time in each year, the Department designated an alternate work location, where the employee spent 14 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation of the four … The Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is charged with implementing the program by providing … monitoring facilities and collecting revenues to the Fund. It also recommended that the Department follow up on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followWage Theft Investigations (Follow-Up)
… (2013-S-38). Background Our initial report, issued on June 6, 2014, determined the Department was not completing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/22/wage-theft-investigations-follow