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Opinion 2002-14
… , 248 AD2d 853, 669 NYS2d 744). Further, the payment of public monies or the performance of work on private property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 90-29
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Restitution Agency (deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s (DOCCS) tablet program provides incarcerated individuals with … and 1,100 active kiosks across 44 facilities. Although DOCCS established Directives that govern the tablet program … and address the secure use of devices, auditors found that DOCCS exerts little control over the tablet program to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-75
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … ownership interest. The matter is in the latter stages of discovery, and you point out that it would be very costly, as … entered into in which there is a prohibited interest is null, void and unenforceable (General Municipal Law, §804) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75XI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… can enter into a grant program contract using a fixed term agreement, a straight multiyear agreement, or a simplified renewal agreement. The purpose of this section is to present standard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplifiedOpinion 91-52
… -- Competitive Bidding (pre-emption by General Municipal Law, §103) -- Pre-emption (preference to bidder employing … St Comp No. 76-248, unreported; see Associated Builders v City of Rochester , 67 NY2d 854, 501 NYS2d 653 492 NE2d 781; … As stated in Matter of Callanan , supra : Certainly, the Department can and should consider past conduct by a bidder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-52DiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today proposed changes to the process for local communities that contract out their … incorporated fire company to submit an itemized statement of the estimated costs of providing fire services prior to … lead to lack of civic understanding, limited participation in budget hearings and special elections, and not enough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsAugust 1999: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation State Revolving Loan Funds
… loan fund, has provided over 330 local governments and public authorities nearly $5 billion in long and short term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/august-1999-new-york-state-environmental-facilities-corporation-state-revolving-loan-fundsDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… Too many New York City subway stations are in disrepair and New York City Transit’s repair program is … were available more than 95 percent of the time, the average elevator outage lasted seven hours and the average escalator outage lasted three hours. For a copy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsOpinion 90-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (procedure in town) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Function (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of claims) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 2005-3
… in the opinion. PARKING FACILITIES -- Construction of (by school district) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (leaseback of occupied … parking garage for commuters and other members of the public at large. The garage, which would also be used for … rentals or fees for the use of the garage by the general public and make other provisions for its operation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-3Legislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my commitment to helping you make informed decisions about … is the fair division of marital assets between husband and wife after the marriage has ended. At the time of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80Opinion 98-14
… submitted by a town highway superintendent may set forth only the following two categories: (1) the amounts proposed … for separate funds. The amendment requires instead that only two funds be established (one townwide and one town outside village) to account for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-14Selected Management and Operations Practices
… New York program according to statute, accurately reported job creation goals and other program metrics, and phased out … its government customers in New York City and Westchester County in 1990. The programs were expanded to State-operated … schools in 1992, community colleges statewide in 1993, and county and municipal governments in 1994. As of April 9, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public authorities during the third quarter of 2020. The … of the state, New York City and their respective public authorities. All borrowings are scheduled at the … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterAppendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… for auditing claims will vary depending on the type of locality. Generally, the governing board is responsible … is generally responsible for auditing claims in each type of locality and what options, if any, are available for establishing the claims auditing position. Type of Locality Designated Claims Auditing Body Other Options …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… DiNapoli today announced that six villages were designated in fiscal stress under the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System … year local governments and designated one village in “significant fiscal stress,” one in “moderate fiscal stress,” and four as “susceptible to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesOpinion 96-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (referendum requirements in fire districts); (payment into of amount provided by … district board of commissioners may determine to include in the annual fire district budget an amount to be paid into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Access to Preschool Special Education Services
… but are not limited to: speech pathology and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, specialized instruction, parent training, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-services