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Opinion 2009-1
… fire district treasurer. Town Law § 174 (2) provides for the election of a fire district treasurer for a term of three years. Pursuant to Town Law § 176 (2-a), … are certain statutory restrictions limiting eligibility for appointment or election to the office of fire district …
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-88-38Unexpected 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 communicates with train crews and signal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/27/unexpected-delays-and-eventsDiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… for their behavior and to develop appropriate strategies to prevent reoffending. “There’s a reason New York … identify potential best practices; Identify and implement strategies to improve regional offices’ compliance rates; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersOpinion 92-37
… which requires the Comptroller's approval. The procedures for merging a fire protection district into an adjoining fire … in section one hundred seventy-three of this chapter for the extension of a fire district". Subdivision 2 of Town … the resolution must be submitted to the State Comptroller for approval. Subdivision 1 of section 173, on the other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37Opinion 89-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … for six years may be transferred into the county's general fund. Alternatively, if the salary check remains unclaimed … and pay them into the general fund (see 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-14, p 23). Alternatively, after holding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9DiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is on … unanticipated resources now expected to be available over the course of the financial plan period, yet it still plans …
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
… New York City Parks Department facilities have barriers to people with disabilities and many don’t meet ADA standards, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Federal law demands equal access to public spaces, but we found hundreds of barriers to people …
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 … and families, including case management, access to health care, treatment for substance abuse, childcare … abuse services (46%). Five of 19 cases requiring mental health services (26%). Two of 13 cases requiring multiple …
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
… or timely. The board also did not receive accurate monthly cash balances for the audit period and did not … $356,000 were not competitively procured, as required by state law and the village’s procurement policy. In … Tax Exemptions Administration (Schoharie County) The assessor did not properly administer forest land, religious …
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
… maintain dams in a safe condition. Dam failures can occur for a host of reasons, including floods, construction … certain condition ratings require the dam owner to act. For example, a condition rating of unsafe requires immediate … drain the reservoir to reduce or eliminate the potential for a dam failure. DiNapoli’s audit also recommends DEC: …
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)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the … when tenants did not provide a certified tax return to substantiate self-reported income. Additionally, DHCR is …
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)
… in our initial report, Controls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool ( 2015-S-34 ). Background CUNY is … 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)
… is a multi-modal transportation authority responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara … to support their decisions on the projects they selected for the capital plan. Also, NFTA had not established a documented system for ranking assets by importance, nor a schedule of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/capital-planning-followWebsite Accessibility
… Format (PDF) files. Microsoft Word Microsoft offers file viewer and converter programs to enable those who do not have … MS-Excel files. Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft offers file viewer and converter programs to enable those who do not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/website-accessibilityDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… with Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police, we were able to bring this public official … Division of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Former Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley …
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
… Valley Central School District saved more than $300,000 in special education costs over a two-year period, according … costs,” said DiNapoli. “By delivering these classes in-house, district officials have ensured tax dollars are being spent in a prudent and economical manner.” After the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationHughsonville Fire Company – Financial Activities (2014M-201)
… Board’s oversight over the Company’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … Fire District. Gross receipts and disbursements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 totaled $60,520 … Board has not developed adequate policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services, credit card use, …
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
… Central School District and the Tuckahoe Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and … claims to be audited in a timely manner and in accordance with BOCES policy and state law. Skaneateles Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Property Tax Credits
… 2016 through June 30, 2017 were appropriate and complied with New York State Tax Law. Background The Department’s … Tax Relief, and STAR credits began at various times, with the oldest program (the Property Tax Freeze program) … owner or property not eligible. In addition, we worked with the Department to return 20 payment request files prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-credits