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… terms in the public interest (see, e.g., Matter of New City v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS2d 560 affd 66 NY2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11DiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… state developed New York State of Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsMTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… line in Queens to the lower level of the existing 63rd Street Tunnel and then to a new LIRR terminal being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetOpinion 88-70
Whether a city may conduct a referendum to poll voters on issues such as whether to fluoridate city water or improve the city water or sewer system
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70Opinion 88-12
… refuse collection services on a cooperative basis either by jointly acquiring equipment and hiring personnel or by one village acting as "lead agency" and contracting to … refuse collection services on a cooperative basis either by jointly acquiring equipment and hiring personnel or by one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-12DiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… by personal incomes taxes, have exceeded projections. OSC now expects the city to generate an additional $2.4 billion … FY 2022. Setting aside an unanticipated revenue windfall now and systematizing an approach for depositing funds during … bargaining round. The city has budgeted $495 million by FY 2026 for the additional anticipated labor costs. The city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… factors including the local economy, labor force mix and demographics all have implications for spending, pupil … The report details school district demographic and financial information from nine separate regions outside New … billion in revenues, which included state and federal aid, the School Tax Relief program (STAR), and local property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… New York City’s adopted $119.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget is currently balanced (including pre-payments) … increased by $3.9 billion in FY 2025, $3.5 billion in FY 2026, $2.1 billion in FY 2027, and $2.4 billion in FY 2028. … area to close its budget gaps. The city’s out-year gaps now total $17.1 billion over the three years including FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growWaterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… controls over the cash disbursements process were adequate and we did not note any questionable bank withdrawals or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mPrattsburgh Central School District – Tax Collection (2016M-122)
… not provide the Tax Collector with a warrant prior to the start of the tax collection process. Key Recommendation The … and present a warrant to the Tax Collector prior to the start of the collection process. … Prattsburgh Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/prattsburgh-central-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-122Granville Central School District – Fund Balance (2016M-114)
… schools with approximately 1,100 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted … unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by more than $4 million each year. Key Recommendation Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/granville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-114Johnson City Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-204)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2013 through March 10, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $50.5 … Key Finding The Board did not adopt any formal plans for funding reserves or for the planned use of fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/31/johnson-city-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-204Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District – Agriculture Environmental Management (2016M-306)
… agriculture environmental management program strategic plan and mission statement for the period January 1, 2014 … goals for the first year of their five-year strategic plan. Key Recommendation The Board and District officials … routinely review and update their five-year strategic plan to address new priorities as they arise. … Tompkins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/11/25/tompkins-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-agriculture-environmentalMassapequa Water District (2014M-100)
… determine if the Board appropriately provided individual life insurance policies to District employees for the period … Key Finding The District currently holds seven individual life insurance policies for its four administrators and 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/06/13/massapequa-water-district-2014m-100CUNY Bulletin No. CU-705
… paychecks dated March 25, 2021 for Institution Current and April 8, 2021 for Institution Lag. OSC Actions OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-705-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-insurance-rate-changesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… Andrew Hevesi that enhances the Comptroller's ability to access state data to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse. The new law … fraud and other problematic transactions before the money goes out the door. "This law came about as the result of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteSelected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Hudson River Park Trust has established … generally from the northern boundary of Battery Place to the northern boundary of 59th Street in Manhattan. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/selected-financial-management-practicesDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … P. DiNapoli announced today. The average contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from … our pension fund remains one of the strongest and best funded in the country, allowing New York's public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… State Thruway Authority (Thruway Authority), was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the New York State Canal … Law requires the Corporation to maintain the Canal System in good condition. The Corporation’s Canal Structure … inspection requirements and frequency standards, including in-depth inspections (Inspections) – both above and below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… submission. Having accurate and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentals