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Beacon City School District – Information Technology (2023M-143)
… potentially be compromised or used for malicious purposes. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … the oldest of which was last used to log into the network in June 2012 as of September 21, 2021. The accounts included: … Recommendations Disable unneeded network user accounts in a timely manner and periodically review network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/beacon-city-school-district-information-technology-2023m-143Required Reporting
… Constitutional Tax Limit Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Data Verification (replaces the MA-144) Assessment Roll Verification Employer Retirement Reporting Town and County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reportingStatement From New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
… is proud to see one of our own appointed to the highest legal position in our nation. Loretta Lynch will be a … is proud to see one of our own appointed to the highest legal position in our nation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-senate-confirmation-loretta-lynch-us-attorneyDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… technologies to save money, communicate with residents and allow taxpayers to make payments, according to a report … notes that a growing number of New York’s municipalities allow homeowners to pay their property taxes and other … spot and support remote e-ticketing. These systems often allow drivers to create user accounts on a smart phone app, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsOpinion 92-20
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (for concerts held on county fairgrounds) LICENSING AND REGULATORY POWERS -- … may not impose a licensing fee for concerts to be held on county fairgrounds during the running of the fair, even if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Opinion 94-7
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICES -- Fees (imposition of fees for services … from imposing fees upon users of emergency or general ambulance services provided by a village fire department and … ask whether a village board may impose fees upon users of ambulance services provided by the emergency first aid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Department of State: Implementation of the Security Guard Act (2019-S-42) The department generally complies with … cards, and maintaining an accurate registry of security guard applicants. However, the department lacks sufficient … where the department inappropriately renewed security guard registrations for security guards with these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) continues to make progress on bringing back riders, but ridership … service — safety, reliability and frequency — where the MTA can take steps to improve riders’ experience and … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA continues to make progress on bringing back riders but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backOpinion 90-22
… FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (of consumer deposits for municipal water utility) PUBLIC SERVICE LAW, §§89- 1 , … section. [Emphasis added] Because of the above exemption for municipal water utilities and because there is nothing in … Although there is no specific statutory authorization for the investment of moneys of others held by a municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22Required Documentation
… by mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter … forms of proof. Proof for Individuals Proof of Address If your current address is different from the address appearing in the Item Details, submit proof of your connection to the old address. Acceptable proof includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationOpinion 2000-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … The attorney should also recuse him or herself from any matter affecting his or her law firm, with those functions … services for private clients in relation to any matter before any town agency for which the town attorney …
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 … on private property to alleviate a drainage problem if it is determined that the improvement furthers primarily a … Whether the town is authorized to make payments to the volunteer fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Opinion 88-64
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and Employees (employee health and dental benefits) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (health and … either General Municipal Law Article 5G 119m et seq or Public Housing Law 99 authorizes a municipal housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Equine Health and Safety
… pari-mutuel wagering, Class III Indian Gaming, the State lottery (including video lottery terminals), and charitable gaming. The Commission was … merged the Racing and Wagering Board with the Division of Lottery to form a single State agency. The Commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… properly segregated. The treasurer is permitted to perform all financial duties with no oversight and, in some …
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
… said. “We also found improper hiring and pay raises for staff and poor contractor monitoring that could put … Stony Brook's rejection of the lowest contract bidder for medical records storage and awarding of the contract to … vendor outsourcing of medical record transcriptions for compliance with the “no off-shore outsourcing” contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesState Agencies Bulletin No. 911
… request to withhold the April 2009 payments to M/C and other unrepresented employees. Affected Employees … April 1, 2009 three (3) percent general salary increases and the 2009-2010 performance advances and longevity payments are to be withheld from 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
… Purpose To determine whether the Division of State Police (Division) submitted timely a quality Internal Control Certification to the Division of … To determine whether the Division of State Police Division submitted timely a quality Internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationDiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… is responsible for most of New York’s programs to protect wildlife, natural resources and environmental quality. DEC … of 3,779 FTEs in SFY 2007-08. Staffing in programs such as enforcement, air and water quality management, and solid and … funds dedicated to the environment – the Environmental Protection Fund and the Hazardous Waste Oversight and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… reserve. Currently, there is no statutory authority for a district to establish a reserve for post-employment benefits that are not based on employees’ … The district unnecessarily has online banking access for all of its bank accounts. In addition, district officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits