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Monitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… allowable under the related contracts. The audit covered Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) grant contracts that … and other stakeholders to reduce and prevent shootings and gun-related deaths. Together, these two programs make up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsOpinion 88-55
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY- Powers and Duties (submission of books and records for audit) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (requiring submission of fire company books for audit); (regulating fund raising … the audit of the books and records of the incorporated fire company which constitutes the village fire department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55State Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… recent financial market volatility is a cautionary sign and questions still remain about how federal tax changes will … This has the effect of lowering 2017-18 reported receipts and raising 2018-19 receipts by an equivalent amount. … were up by $2.8 billion or 18.8 percent. Consumption and use taxes rose to $16.7 billion, up $499.4 million or 3.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18Opinion 89-10
… to provide for cash advances) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §77-b(6): A public library, in accordance with subdivision 6 of section 77-b of the General Municipal Law, may provide for cash … or schools attended pursuant to General Municipal Law, §77-b. Section 77-b of the General Municipal Law authorizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10Saranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… manner. Officials also claimed and received $57,650 in aid to which the District was not entitled. District officials did not: Establish adequate procedures to ensure State aid was properly claimed for all eligible … Establish procedures and provide oversight to ensure State aid claims for reimbursement are accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91Opinion 91-13*
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (as constituting indebtedness for purposes … Requiring Bidding (lease of public facility for use by a municipal corporation in performance of its governmental … created because of "the statutory provision that in no way can the city become indebted." ( id ., 36 NY2d at 618, 370 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-13Opinion 94-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS -- Vacations (annual cash payment in lieu of) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Vacations … et seq.; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92: It is permissible to provide in a collective bargaining agreement between a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… I encourage local governments to use our self-assessment tool to help them budget and avoid potential pitfalls.” The … fiscal year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data for 2023. The scores also cover 17 cities with non-calendar … for the second year in a row. Additionally, the Village of Spring Valley, with a population over 33,000, has not filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesPrivacy and Links Policy
… Internet Security and Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law, this policy explains the use of information which you … Comptroller may disclose information to federal or State law enforcement authorities to enforce the Office’s rights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyPhysical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)
… of the checklist, however, is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1XII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… and Policies: The purpose of this section is to remind Business Units to verify vendor qualifications prior to … when the vendor is: required to be licensed, certified or registered to practice their profession or occupation within … Physicians, Certified Public Accountants, Architects, Registered Nurses and Dentists. The New York State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsJefferson County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-70-F)
… Development Agency’s (JCIDA) progress, as of July 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in October 2020. Background JCIDA is an independent public … Development Agencys JCIDA progress as of July 2024 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/11/15/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2020m-70-fHillside Public Library of New Hyde Park – Claims Processing (2017M-175)
Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park – Claims Processing (2017M-175)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-library-2017-hillside.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits have been issued. Empire State Development – New NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-10) The New NY Broadband Program (Program)—launched in 2015 and managed by the Broadband Program Office (BPO), a division of Empire State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… choices, it should be transparent over what spending can and cannot be adjusted,” DiNapoli said. “While the city’s … fiscal and operational challenges. The city is limited in where it can make adjustments, and all stakeholders will … and slower growth in non-discretionary spending, but these favorable fiscal conditions may not last. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… as the pandemic recedes. New York City Employment Not only does sector employment in New York City stand out within … fared the worst, losing over 75 percent to reach only 539 jobs in 2021. This subsector is heavily reliant on … rose by 70.7 percent to reach 17,600 jobs compared to only 35 percent in the nation. Courier and messenger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Gail S. Ennis today announced the arrest of a Georgia resident, Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 … mother-in-law, Minnie Smith, was a longtime Brooklyn resident who had worked for the State Insurance Fund from … Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest of a Georgia resident Sandra Smith for allegedly stealing over $450000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsOpinion 88-48
… in furtherance of the corporate purposes of the Authority and that the Authority has a rational basis for choosing a … the purchase of equipment such as trucks, trailers, bins and containers to be used in connection with a recycling … Waste Management Authority ("the Authority") was created and is governed by title 30 of article 8 of the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Locust Valley Water District – Budgeting (2013M-179)
… 1, 2009, through December 31, 2012. Background The Locust Valley Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, … Locust Valley Water District Budgeting 2013M179 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/09/06/locust-valley-water-district-budgeting-2013m-179DiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… seals on three doors that could potentially allow water to leak through. Auditors visited six bus depots where they also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparations