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Opinion 2007-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- … copy of the audit report in the form prescribed by the State Comptroller must be provided to the fire company and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-8Opinion 2009-1
… as appointed treasurer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 800(3), 801, 806; TOWN LAW §§ 174, 175: There is no statutory … Law § 806 (2), and that copies of General Municipal Law §§ 800 through 809 are posted in each public building under its … provisions of article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§ 800 et seq .), which prohibit municipal officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1Opinion 88-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees … of clerks, no clerk shall charge or collect a fee from the state, or an agency or officer thereof, for any service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38DiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… of their release. The Act applies to offenders who have been legally determined to suffer from a mental … DiNapoli. “These regulations keep our communities safe and any failure to properly monitor these high-risk individuals … For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersOpinion 92-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (necessity to obtain approval of the State Comptroller) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37Opinion 89-9
… LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation of Employees (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §1310: A municipality may pay the unclaimed wages of a deceased employee who died intestate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9DiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… period, yet it still plans to raise fares and tolls by 15 percent over a three-year period, according to an analysis … The MTA estimates that it would need to invest $26.6 billion during the 2015-2019 time frame to maintain and …
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
… not be ‘readily achievable’ now, due to differences in the Mayoral administration, funding priorities, and staff.” Report NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation: Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation: Compliance with ADA …
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
… “Thousands of New Yorkers, many of them in need of mental health care or drug addiction services, are in desperate need … substance abuse services (46%). Five of 19 cases requiring mental health services (26%). Two of 13 cases requiring …
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
… by state law and the village’s procurement policy. In addition, 36 claims totaling approximately $171,000 were … to the claim but were approved for payment by the board. In addition, the commissioners approved and audited their own … real property tax exemptions. Of the 408 tax exemptions in those categories granted in 2022 and 2023, auditors …
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
… of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and life-threatening failures, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … DiNapoli. “Dam failures are rare in New York, and we want to keep it that way,” DiNapoli said. “The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesHoltsville Fire District – Financial Management (2025M-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Holtsville Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners … The Board developed and adopted budgets that resulted in a total operating surplus of $4.8 million between fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/19/holtsville-fire-district-financial-management-2025m-4Unexpected Delays and Events
… both the largest commuter railroad and the oldest railroad in America operating under its original name. It extends from … oversees the movement of trains and train dispatchers in its Operations Center (Center) in Jamaica. It also … to be provided and who complete the Emergency Bus Call Log) on site. The LIRR held 24 “Lessons Learned” meetings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/27/unexpected-delays-and-eventsDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in enforcing Local Law 144 (LL144) which … apply for work, and that includes knowing if a company is using artificial intelligence to evaluate their resumes or … candidates when and how the technology will be used. DCWP is responsible for LL144’s enforcement. DiNapoli’s audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… Former Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley pleaded guilty Steuben County Court Monday to … Former Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley pleaded guilty Steuben County Court Monday to …
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
… the district’s special education costs to the costs for providing the same services in nearby school districts … Auditors determined the tuition charges were appropriate for recovering the costs to the district of providing these … For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationProperty Tax Credits
… such as: (i) invalid primary residences, (ii) deceased homeowners, (iii) taxpayers with income exceeding the limits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Painted Post , Town of Schaghticoke and City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … be disclosed, altered or destroyed without authorization. In addition, city officials have not ensured that employees … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… is responsible for the protection of the environmental health, welfare, and natural resources of the City and its residents. The Department manages the City's water supply, 14 in-City wastewater treatment plants, as … officials have made some progress in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. However, additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… the Department does not have accurate records to show who is required to pay boiler inspection and asbestos-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-follow