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Opinion 2007-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (obtaining … fire protection service and that has revenues of at least $200,000 must obtain an annual audit of its records as they … provides fire protection to the fire protection district under a contract to obtain an independent audit of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-8Unexpected Delays and Events
… the easternmost tip of Long Island. The LIRR operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On an average weekday, the LIRR … with train crews, the media, and the public via phone, web, customer email, tweet, postings on station message boards and displays, MTA’s Train Time phone app, and other methods. The Transportation Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/27/unexpected-delays-and-eventsDiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… is not adequately monitoring the state’s most dangerous sex offenders, often failing to make the minimum number of … DiNapoli. The audit examined compliance with the state’s Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) at regional … regulations, DOCCS is responsible for closely monitoring sex offenders’ compliance with court-ordered conditions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Thousands of New Yorkers, many of them in need of mental health care or … and ILPs; Reassess the oversight processes and develop new methods to supplement the annual inspections to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersOpinion 92-37
… in Town Law, §§172-d and 173. Section 172-d provides, inter alia , that whenever a fire protection district adjoins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37DiNapoli: 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 to … to refocus its efforts on reducing waste, which could go a long way toward easing the financial burden on commuters.” …
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
… 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-disabilitiesOpinion 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-89-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to the state comptroller as abandoned property. Town of Shelby – Audit Follow-Up (Orleans County) The purpose of the …
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
… and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and … and potential of failure by ensuring owners comply with safety standards and regulations, including having up-to-date … looked at 843 dams from January 2020 through October 2024 that were classified by DEC as posing the greatest risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… a reasonable settlement so we can avoid the costly impact of a strike and the millions of dollars in lost economic activity.” The Comptroller’s … office regularly examines and reports on the finances of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Borough of Manhattan Community … form for one of these accounts, which was opened in May 2014. Additionally, we identified two accounts, for … on CUNY Central’s list. These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followCaton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… independent audit of the Treasurer’s records. The Company does not have a code of ethics as required by statute, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCircleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… through August 18, 2013. Background The Circleville Fire District is located in the Town of Wallkill in Orange County. … five-member Board of Fire Commissioners governs the District. The District’s general fund budget for the 2012 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343DiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced today. Joanne Erickson, 54, stole cash payments that were meant to … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … A village recreation attendant admitted stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $24.2 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds payments so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to … out 4.9 million state tax refunds totaling $4.8 billion in 2018. Another 140,000 refunds totaling $160.1 million are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… been issued. Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199) The … disbursements were properly supported and approved for District purposes. The Assistant Treasurer admitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B19-7-1)
… Variances were largely due to overestimated State aid ($1.6 million or 4 percent), outside services ($2.4 million or 26 percent) and health insurance benefits ($481,944 or 6 percent). Significant estimated revenues and budgeted … in the $71.3 million adopted budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are not reasonable. The District now anticipates an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b19-7-1CUNY Bulletin No. CU-356
… (NYSHIP) administered by the New York State Department of Civil Service. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining … CUNY graduate program, and simultaneously employed in one of the following titles: Graduate Assistant A, B or C Adjunct … process an input file from the New York State Department of Civil Service to start, cancel or change rates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-356-certain-cuny-employees-eligible-new-york-state-healthOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… examined the oversight of persons convicted of DWI by the New York City Department of Probation (Probation). In New York City, persons convicted of DWI are monitored by … in this review. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York City Department of Probation: Oversight of Persons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-follow