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Opinion 92-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (necessity to … 1 of the Town Law, §173, in which case the Comptroller's approval is generally not required, or pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37Opinion 89-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation … (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (disposition of … to include "... earnings, wages, salary or bonus payable by an employer... to, or to the estate of, or to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9DiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… an analysis of the MTA’s financial plan released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The MTA plans … needed to finish the East Side Access project and to begin new expansion projects, such as the next phase of the Second … and ridership on Metro-North Railroad is on track to set a new record in 2013. Ridership on the Long Island Rail Road is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… them. It ranked the problems it found in a prioritization plan, ranging from Readily Achievable (Priority Level 1), which includes … catalogued. Auditors observed 297 Priority 1 or 2 barriers from the Parks survey at these facilities and found that 64% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … were not implemented and one was partially implemented. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance … operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory authority over approximately 6,500 dams …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program Our initial report, which was issued on April 10, 2018, examined whether the Division of Housing … match was for 2012. Further, the Private Housing Finance Law states that tenants whose income exceeds the maximum … issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions-followControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool (Follow-Up)
… report, Controls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool ( 2015-S-34 ). Background CUNY is the … of 24 institutions. The CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool (CUNYfirst), which replaced CUNY’s legacy … student administration, financial administration, and human resources. As of February 15, 2018, there were 1.64 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-tool-followCapital Planning (Follow-Up)
… a multi-modal transportation authority responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties in New York State. NFTA businesses include a bus, light rail, and paratransit system and two international airports. NFTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/capital-planning-followWebsite Accessibility
… Most software vendors offer versions of their plug-ins for each computer platform type. For your convenience, we … to read Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Microsoft Word Microsoft offers file viewer and converter programs to enable those who do not have MS-Word or have another version of MS-Word to open and view MS-Word files. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/website-accessibilityDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… $36,000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a … $36000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftDiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… third special education class, started accepting students from outside the district, and expanded its special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationHughsonville Fire Company – Financial Activities (2014M-201)
… our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight over the Company’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … internal controls over the Company’s financial operations. This should include compensating controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/02/hughsonville-fire-company-financial-activities-2014m-201Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … better access to the financial workings of government. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Property Tax Credits
… credits are intended to offset the cost of property or school taxes on a qualifying homeowner’s primary residence. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… receipts and disbursements, processing of user charges, payroll and information technology. The board also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for the protection of the environmental health, welfare, and … asbestos monitoring and removal. As the agency responsible for the City's environment, the Department also regulates air … the risk that equipment may be misappropriated, or used for personal use outside of the Department, without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of the Department of Labor’s implementation of the recommendation made in our initial report, Assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company , Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority and the Town of Stockton . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency … or review the treasurer’s records. There was no review of bank statements, canceled checks or bank reconciliations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1