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Opinion 2000-22
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22Opinion 89-50
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … validity and incapable of enforcement ( Radinsky v City of New York , 133 NYS2d 540; O'Brien v Mayor, Etc. of the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Opinion 88-64
… by the State Legislature (see Public Housing Law, §§2, 3; Bass v City of New York , 38 AD2d 407, 330 NYS2d 569, … authority. We note in this regard that section 119-o(2)(m) of article 5-G of the General Municipal Law … of a project". Both General Municipal Law, §119-o(2)(m) and Public Housing Law, §37(1)(aa) were enacted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Equine Health and Safety
… The Commission regulates all aspects of gaming activity in the State, including horse racing and pari-mutuel … program. Key Findings The Director has implemented many new measures to improve the Commission’s practices to … document daily operating policies and procedures; improve how incident information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who … officials did not require written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract vendors totaling … in-house and sharing officials with other districts. For example, in 2015-16 the district entered into an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… $1 million, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This Stony … by certain federal, state, and State University of New York (SUNY) policies and regulations related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesState Agencies Bulletin No. 911
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing implemented as a result of the Governor’s request to withhold the April 2009 payments to M/C and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/911-withholding-april-2009-performance-advance-longevity-payment-salaryQuality of Internal Control Certification
… level of detail for two questions. The Division did not list the deficiencies discovered during its annual review of … supporting how the Division determined its reported list of high-risk areas – and one question that called for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationDiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… have grown, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “DEC’s staff has … assets for the state’s economy and New Yorkers’ health and quality of life. We must continue to safeguard these assets.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli … school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Bemus Point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… accurate and consistent calculation of sentence times in accordance with all laws and regulations. The audit … regarding the sentencing and incarceration of inmates in New York State, including Penal Law Section 70.30, which gives the Department the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesOversight of Homeless Shelters
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately oversees … pose obvious and dangerous risks to shelter residents’ health and safety. These included fire and safety violations, … and acceptable. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest NYC Human Resources Administration/NYC Office of Temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… the town has overhauled its Finance Department, hired a new comptroller and bookkeeper and is implementing … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Quarter Exceed Financial Plan Projections by $1.7 Billion
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The revenue news for New York was positive for the first quarter,” DiNapoli said. … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-quarter-exceed-financial-plan-projections-1-point-7-billionOversight of Telemental Health Services
… and outlined programs and/or services eligible to use TMH for the duration of the COVID-19 disaster emergency. In addition, OMH issued a blanket attestation for providers to complete who wished to use TMH during the … In July 2020, OMH streamlined its approval process for providers to incorporate TMH as an optional service. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, public safety, parks … use. As of March 2021, there were over 5,190 data items on Open Data. As the steward of New York’s natural resources … As of March 2021, DEC had published 147 data items on Open Data. Key Findings DEC has taken steps to meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… flow forecasts to estimate the amount of funds available for investment. Had officials invested available funds in a … years, auditors estimate the total 2020-21 collections for water and sewer revenue will be approximately $1.94 … which is approximately $190,000 less than budgeted for water revenues and approximately $290,000 less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Monitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… and gun-related deaths. Together, these two programs make up about $19.2 million of the $42.3 million in Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)
… as a public benefit corporation in 1985 under Section 45-a of the Private Housing Finance Law, the Housing Trust Fund … development, revitalization, and preservation of low-income housing; the development and preservation of … review to provide information on any action planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-followDiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
… that on Thursday, February 13, 2020, Jolene Roy, 45, of Pine Bush, pleaded guilty before Orange County Court Judge … on May 18, 2020. Roy agreed that on or before that date she will pay $21,296.25 in restitution to the Town of … who must pay back more than $20,000,” said DiNapoli. "I thank Orange County District Attorney Hoovler, the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-case