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Opinion 2000-9
… PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (authority to make payment pursuant to performance evaluation program) WORDS AND PHRASES -- … development agency may not determine at the end of a year to provide additional compensation as an "after-the-fact" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… procedures over payroll timekeeping. As a result, time sheets were incomplete and employees were credited with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0XI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Subsequent TM awards would follow the same suffix assignment as detailed in CM naming convention above. b) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
… the terrorist attacks: "On September 11, New Yorkers come together to voice the sorrow and the anger that we still … to give all they had to give,” DiNapoli said. “We come together on this tragic anniversary, in New York and across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-september-11-terrorist-attacksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Public Library , Village of Fort Johnson , Town of Green Island , Village of Lindenhurst , Sayville Public … then passed and documented in the meeting minutes. Town of Green Island – Justice Court Operations (Albany County) The … Clarence Public Library Village of Fort Johnson Town of Green Island Village of Lindenhurst Sayville Public Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Steuben County) After a referral from Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, auditors found that controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the operating budget was underestimated by $29,667 in 2021 and by $33,298 in 2022. Auditors found the board did … not always properly audit claims before approving them for payment. Due to insufficient documentation, auditors were … the board was unable to support, it approved claims before payment. A review of 71 claims totaling approximately $55,100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Opinion 94-5
… (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN LAW, §116(13): The report authorized by … Law 11613 may include articles written by individual town board members in which the board member discusses various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5More State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings for the Hudson Valley: There were 2,280 farms in the Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsOpinion 93-12
… (travel expenses - where spouse accompanies school board member) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Reimbursement … for Expenses (travel expenses - spouse of school board member attending conference) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … and lodging expenses of the spouse of a member of the board of education who accompanies the board member in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… The state’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities’ Finger Lakes … Service Office (DDSO) skirted state procurement laws for more than 1,400 purchases worth more than $1 million, … advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… the Board of Education did not adopt written policies to ensure that all overtime hours worked were pre-approved, … In addition, officials did not maintain documentation to justify compensatory time earned. New Rochelle City School … over network and financial application user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. In addition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… did not verify the accuracy of vendor charges leading to fuel overcharges totaling $1,498 and officials did not know who had access to the district’s fuel tanks. Avon Central School District – … million per year which made it appear the district needed to appropriate $300,000 of fund balance each year and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … when preparing the 2019-20 budget, the District will have to find additional funding sources and/or reduce services, … impact on students and residents. The City continues to rely on nonrecurring revenue, such as specialized State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or to the comptroller’s office. City of Gloversville – Parking Violation Operations (Fulton County) City officials … procedures for pursuing the collection of unpaid parking violations or set a benchmark for collection rates. … through April 2016, which represents 61 percent of total parking violations. The city could have collected an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsArea #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… relating to IT contingency planning include: Assembling a team responsible for drafting the plan, Identifying and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningAlbany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the process for selecting and negotiating the … to February 28, 2013. Background The School is located in the City of Albany. The School is governed by the Board of … all available buildings are evaluated for suitability and cost. Ensure that contracts include a sufficient description …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Campbell-Savona Central School District , Gilboa-Conesville Central School District , Hicksville Union Free School District , Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School … completed audits of the CampbellSavona Central School District CSD GilboaConesville CSD Hicksville Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Hammond , Town of Milton and a comprehensive audit of road infrastructure needs in nine towns. “In today’s fiscal … with property located outside the village. Towns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2) Of the nine towns audited, … of Hammond Town of Milton and a comprehensive audit of road infrastructure needs in nine towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 88-3
… Comptroller (fines for violations of Workers' Compensation Law) WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, §52(2): Fines imposed under the Workers' Compensation Law are paid into the Uninsured Employers' Fund. You ask that … subdivision two of section 52 of the Workers Compensation Law WCL regarding the disposition of fines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3