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Opinion 98-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (establishment of … of twenty-five m.p.h. zones) VILLAGE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1600, 1643; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(6): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-23Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… exposed the theft of approximately $300,000 in public funds provided by New York State, the New York City Council, … conviction sends a clear message: if you use taxpayer funds to line your own pocket, you will face serious … that City-funded organizations are misusing public funds and ensure that anyone who abuses their position or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Water District , Town of Poland and the Town of Porter . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of Amenia – Leave Accruals (Dutchess County) Internal controls in the payroll department were generally operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… of Kirkville, New York, with one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, one count of Welfare Fraud in the Third Degree, a class D felony, two counts of Grand … of Social Services for its assistance. The case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Benjamin S. Clark …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Monroe County) The town board did not audit claims prior to approval for payment during fiscal years 2012 and 2013. In … use available historical and programmatic knowledge to determine if Child Protective Services program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… District Attorney James Ritts announced today that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing … System (NYSLRS) intended for retiree Gary Banas. “Ms. Smith Shaver tried to take advantage of the New York State … Public Works Department. He died in December 2019. Smith Shaver, 61 of Honeoye, identified herself as Banas’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemXI.2.B Contract Numbering – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Identifiers to ensure that contract information contained in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) can be accurately … ensure that they can accommodate the CM numbering scheme being assigned. Agencies are encouraged to consider existing … can be used by state agencies or other users authorized by law. Includes: PC prefix for commodity contracts PD prefix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2b-contract-numberingMillbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)
… Officials did not establish adequate controls over the District’s user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accountsWindows Domain Administration and Management (Follow-Up)
… of the six confidential recommendations included in our initial audit report, Windows Domain Administration … controllers ultimately control access and authorization in a Microsoft Windows environment, it is vital to ensure … controls are in place and that policies and standards are being adhered to. The objective of our audit, issued May 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/windows-domain-administration-and-management-followOpinion 91-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Competitive Bidding (cannot expand exception under General Municipal Law, §103[8]) -- Preemption (competitive bidding procedures) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Rocky Point Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” … County) The district has experienced a steady decline in tuition revenues and consistently decreased expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… oftentimes referred to as a “revenue contract”, is found in State Finance Law §112(3) which reads: “A contract or other instrument …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7-overviewOpinion 89-41
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … (necessity of public hearing) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §216; TOWN LAW, §179: A mandatory referendum to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Opinion 90-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC MEETINGS AND HEARINGS -- Voting … to allow act by majority of quorum) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §353-a; GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §41; MUNICIPAL HOME …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-16-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Sidney, located in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to … that ended December 31, 2005. New York State Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/25/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-16-13State Agencies Bulletin No. P-932
Dues and Agency Shop Fee Increase for Security and Law Enforcement Employees Council 82
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-932.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-959
Dues and Agency Shop Fee Increase for Security and Law Enforcement Employees - Council 82
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-959.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1241
… Retention Payment Amount that has been paid Note: The system will pay the difference between the Annual Addl …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1241-april-2013-retention-paymentOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… economy, in 1974, New York enacted Real Property Tax Law 480a – a tax incentive program (480a Program) for … tax exemptions. Additionally, while there are gaps in the law regarding oversight responsibility under the 480 Program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… The latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis … training, services and supports even more critical. State law requires that mental health instruction be a part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youth