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Cost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Protection Agency (EPA) has established an industry goal of 10 percent for unaccounted water system losses. A water … areas that may need attention, particularly large volumes of unaccounted-for water. Calculate unaccounted-for water … and quantify all water sources to calculate the number of gallons produced by your municipal water system annually. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … has about 4,900 violation cases unresolved since 2004, with minimum fines due totaling $440,000. Collecting the fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Shareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… its carbon footprint and increasing the energy efficiency of its stores nationwide. The New York State Common … Lowe's also announced it will study the feasibility of procuring renewable energy to power its stores. "Lowe's is … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund. "Climate change poses challenges throughout the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… New York’s 15-year annual average growth in sales taxes is 4.2 percent. “Municipalities across this state know all … counties that took effect in late 2013, but were in place for all of 2014. Essex and Lewis counties increased their tax … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/. The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsState Police Bulletin No. SP-171
… Purpose To inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic … in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ … page for Earnings code HZS. If an employee is appointed to an ineligible position effective after receiving the 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-171-2016-state-police-hazardous-duty-payCUNY Bulletin No. CU-435
… 237 in Bargaining Units SB, SC, SE, SL, SM, SP,ST, SU, SV, SW, SX, SZ, TS, TT. Employees represented by SEIU-Local 300 … for the 2011 calendar year for employees who were in a status of Active or Paid Leave and received salary from a … Teamsters- Local 237 SB, SC, SE, SL, SM, SP,ST, SU, SV, SW, SX, SZ, TS, TT $94.47 PL1 SEIU, Local 300 S6 $85.00 PL2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-435-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… has identified 22 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress . DiNapoli’s office evaluated and scored 539 … 15 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Last year, a total of 15 villages from this group were listed in fiscal stress. “Although the number of fiscally stressed villages is small, these communities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… Diane M. Cecero, age 64, of Pittsford, New York, admitted today to unlawfully … Diane M Cecero age 64 of Pittsford New York admitted today to unlawfully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… segregated financial duties. Village of Middleport – Water and Sewer Rents (Niagara County) The clerk-treasurer properly billed, collected and deposited water and sewer rents. However, audits found significant … of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (Nassau County) Village personnel did not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… also made it appear that they needed more funding to meet operational costs than was necessary by appropriating fund balance to balance the budget. Because realistic budgets were not … variances between the budgets district officials presented to taxpayers and the district’s actual operational results …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… supervisor. Town of Queensbury – Information Technology (Warren County) The purpose of this audit was to determine … plan. Town of Queensbury – Water System Cybersecurity (Warren County) Water officials have not implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… Purpose To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is effectively monitoring projects awarded under the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP), and if grant … agreements and meeting post-construction requirements. The audit covered the period January 1, 2010 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). This audit … while preserving the stability and affordability of New York City’s existing housing stock. The Mitchell-Lama … during occupancy, as detailed in Title 28, Chapter 3-03 of the Rules of the City of New York. By April 30 annually, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsOpinion 90-61
… (authority to impose benefit assessments in water supply district) -- Water Supply Districts (authority to impose benefit assessments) WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Supply Districts … establishing and of operating and maintaining a town water supply district must be assessed only on an ad valorem basis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Addiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… Services During Emergencies ( 2021-S-35 ). About the Program The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) … over 1,700 substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment and prevention programs (Programs) across the … to each Program type (e.g., residential, inpatient, opioid treatment). In 2019, OASAS issued guidance—referred to as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… will take to ensure meaningful access to their services for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) New Yorkers. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV or Department) is one of the agencies required to develop and follow a Plan. … form. The objective of our initial audit, issued October 26, 2023, was to determine if DMV was adequately serving the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… the Fund withdrew the shareholder proposal it had filed for consideration at the company's annual stockholders' meeting. "I commend Mattel for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its … 2011 to make this policy the norm. "Comptroller DiNapoli is a leader in bringing sunlight to corporate electoral …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… for personal injury and property damage through MTA's captive insurance company, First Mutual Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsDiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… manager of the Fund’s $100 million Emerging Europe Fund, and is part of an estimated $30 million anticipated … said. “Northern Ireland has the young, skilled workforce and the solid infrastructure that are hallmarks of the … strategy. This partnership will benefit our pension fund and Northern Ireland in the years to come.” “I am heartened …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandSex Offender Registration (2014-MS-2)
… county police department in Suffolk [pdf] County. Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if local law enforcement … a Sex Offender Registry within the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). SORA was enacted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2