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Opinion 94-33
… actually performing service" in the protection of life and property from fire and other emergency (see General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0XI.18.F The Iran Divestment Act of 2012 – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2012 which amends State Finance Law by adding a new Section 165A and Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2012 which amends the Public Authorities Law by adding a new Section 2879c are collectively known as the Iran Divestment Act of 2012
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18f-iran-divestment-act-2012Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Clayville , Cortland Housing Authority , Essex Fire District #2 , Lockport Public Library , Port Washington Fire Department , Roosevelt Fire District , Town of Sidney , Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Company and the Western Sullivan Public Library . “In today’s fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State's Tuition Assistance Program Not Keeping Up With Inflation, Tuition Costs
… DiNapoli finds that New York’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), the state’s primary need-based grant program for … the 2008-09 academic year (AY) and that undergraduate TAP recipients dropped by 77,000 (21%), with steep declines … schools (40%), and lowest income households (38%). “TAP has helped generations of New Yorkers attend college, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-states-tuition-assistance-program-not-keeping-inflation-tuition-costsCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… you should always look for ways to contain health insurance costs without cutting current benefit levels. … of health benefits for retirees. Self-Fund Your Health Insurance Instead of continually paying premiums to an insurance company, consider self-funding a health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … Waiting Lists (2016-S-46) The majority of sampled new admissions, internal transfers and successions were … consisted and $15,428 in excess personal service costs. New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF): Incarcerated and Death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… budget includes a tax levy of $59.9 million, which is $5.5 million above the legal limit and the city council has … his spouse. Other items included: $7,239 for alcohol; $5,121 for 14-karat gold and diamond rings for the chief and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsRichburg-Wirt Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-73)
… were adequately safeguarded from potential misuse, loss or theft. In addition, three of the five Board members did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/richburg-wirt-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-73State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… bargaining agreement, employment contract or board resolution. As a result, payroll staff were unable to … of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information on Mobile Computing Devices (Cayuga County) District officials did not adequately safeguard mobile computing devices (MCDs) to help prevent unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOpinion 91-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (purchases under State or county contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(2): A town board … representative for a corporation which holds State and county contracts and whose duties as sales representative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30DiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… found school districts are not confirming all school bus drivers are completing required training and drug testing, … said DiNapoli. "Failing to ensure that school bus drivers are properly trained and vetted, and safety drills … another designated official, as recommended by the State Education Department. Therefore, districts may lack assurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Authority (MTA): New York City Transit: Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up) (2019-F-7) An … April 2018, determined that SIR did not always perform the inspection and maintenance of security equipment on a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Rosh Hashanah
… to wish all of my friends in the Jewish community a happy, peaceful, prosperous and healthy New Year. L'Shana …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-rosh-hashanahXIX.1.A When is a Project ID Needed – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… In accordance with the Project Definition, the Project Costing Improvement … Project (PCIP) establishes standard guidance for when a project is needed. The following table explains if a scenario … In accordance with the Project Definition the Project Costing Improvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1a-when-project-id-neededAccounts Payable Advisory No. 55
… Subject: Invoice Received Date Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.F – Invoice Received Date Guidance: Effective July 12, 2018, the Invoice Received Date is required for all payments to vendors classified as … Invoice Received Date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/55-invoice-received-dateAccounts Payable Advisory No. 56
… Subject: New section regarding separation of duties Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XI-A, Section 1.A –Separation of Duties Guidance: According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic internal control activity that separates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/56-separation-dutiesOpinion 88-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … of an incorporated engineering firm with which the town has contracted for services has a prohibited conflict of … Whether a town board member who is an employee of an incorporated engineering firm with which the town has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-44X.4.A Identifying Information – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… under the State’s prompt payment legislation have the certification “Small Business - SFL 179-F.” Vendors may … the SFS. Process and Transaction Preparation: A vendor’s certification(s) is in the vendor’s record in the SFS on the … This section will display information about each certification the vendor holds in the following fields: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4a-identifying-informationOpinion 88-23
… is an officer, employee and stockholder of a construction corporation would have a prohibited interest in any contracts between the corporation and the village unless (a) his or her stock … outstanding stock and (b) as employee and officer of the corporation, his or her duties do not involve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23