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Comptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without … 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/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesState Police Bulletin No. SP-156
… Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin Board – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-156-2014-state-police-expertise-payOpinion 89-7
… in excess of their salaries for meeting twice in one year to hear complaints in relation to assessments. You ask whether a town is required to pay the members of its board of assessment review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7List of Agencies That Can Receive Electronic Invoices
… Agency Name of Agency ABC01 Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control AGM01 Department of Agriculture & Markets APA01 Adirondack Park … Judicial Screening Committee COR01 Department of Corrections and Community Supervision CPI01 New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/list-agencies-can-receive-electronic-invoicesBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… himself with their money. Postal Inspector’s mission is to protect the mail and members of the public, our … stand and he will be sentenced to one year of jail. Galker is due back in court on November 1. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town’s disbursement controls. … with water and sewer village laws and codes which resulted in $29,300 in penalties not being assessed. The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached an agreement with the Molson Coors … and commonly requested data. … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund has reached an agreement with the Molson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… this issue can be ‘the last straw that breaks the camel’s back’ for many.” The 1991 Prompt Contracting Law was intended … delays. State agencies should use electronic means to pay prompt contracting interest and ensure that the NFPs … receive what is required by law. State agencies should pay any interest due with the first payment under a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefits From Stronger Economy
… and billions in savings on debt service and pension contributions have helped New York City close its 2016 fiscal … and has reduced its forecasts for debt service and pension contributions by a total of $3.2 billion. The city has … and billions in savings on debt service and pension contributions have helped New York City close its 2016 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefits-stronger-economyDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… vice president position to oversee global sourcing and the administration of the company’s new auditing program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightAction Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… the required transition plans and has fallen short in providing counties with needed guidance on moving forward … its recently released 911 plan, monitor counties progress in implementing the NG911 system and improve its … during the COVID-19 pandemic, have left counties in limbo. The plan was finally released in April 2025, three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… experiencing food scarcity, at 14 percent compared to the 11 percent national rate, according to the U.S. Census … Census survey period and in previous surveys dating to August 2020. New York State SNAP Recipients Total More Than … largely by New York City, with growth of nearly 165,000 or 11.1 percent. Suffolk and Albany counties have also seen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Tax Cap Compliance
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-complianceSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… at Train Stations ( 2017-S-84 ). About the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan … a single rapid transit line that runs the length of Staten Island (about 14 miles) from St. George Terminal to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesWest Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… officials have not established any plans for using the money accounted for as a reserve fund. Key Recommendations … no longer needed, the Board should consider transferring money into other reserve funds to the extent permitted by GML … State Legislature to authorize release of the reserve fund money to unassigned fund balance. … West Hill Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Opinion 95-22
… Association (use of tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: The Fishkill Exempt … fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department. You ask … fitness program at the fire station. Insurance Law, §§9104 and 9105 govern the distribution and use of foreign fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 95-21
… State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, … (procedures for) TOWN LAW, §206: A town board may, on its own motion, and must, upon the filing of a proper … referendum requirements. July 27, 1995 Jeffrey H. Morris, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Victor … Whether a town board may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21