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Comptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… school districts reviewed were: Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District, Indian River Central School District, Lowville Academy and Central School … are included in the final report: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/swr/2014/accesscontrols/global.pdf ### …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesOpinion 89-7
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (additional compensation for the board of assessment review for extra meeting) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §523[1][g]; Town … assessment review compensation in excess of their salaries for meeting twice in one year to hear complaints in relation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-176
… of America. Employees represented by District Council 37 in bargaining unit SK who reside within the zip codes … by Communication Workers of America (CWA), Local 1180 in bargaining unit SD. New York City Zip Codes Brooklyn 112XX … Benefit for the 2011 calendar year for employees who were in a status of Active or Paid Leave and received salary from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-176-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … also exceeded its authority by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the town’s bank account that, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… found 50 percent of the contracts in 2019 between Not-for-Profit (NFP) organizations and the state were not … coming months, New York state will need to rely on our not-for-profit partners more than ever to continue fighting the … harms service providers in fields like healthcare, care for the disabled, education and homeless services, which in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefits From Stronger Economy
… York City close its 2016 fiscal year budget gap and narrow the out-year budget gaps, according to an analysis of the city’s financial plan released today by New York State … “New York City’s budget outlook has improved with the economy, but the possibility of an economic setback …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefits-stronger-economyList of Agencies That Can Receive Electronic Invoices
The current list of agencies that are eligible to receive electronic invoices through the Vendor SelfService Portal
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/list-agencies-can-receive-electronic-invoicesBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Brooklyn … announced that Gennady Galker pleaded guilty to one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree following an indictment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeAction Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… the required transition plans and has fallen short in providing counties with needed guidance on moving forward … its recently released 911 plan, monitor counties progress in implementing the NG911 system and improve its … during the COVID-19 pandemic, have left counties in limbo. The plan was finally released in April 2025, three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through … At the end of 2013, the District’s unassigned fund balance totaled almost $178,000 or more than 3 times the 2014 … this reserve in the late 1990s to fund future costs of new vehicles. However, the Board could not provide us with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160DiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… aid on New York's municipalities and school districts. In 2015, local governments and school districts outside New York City received $4.7 billion in direct federal aid. Separately, New York City received $7 … safe," said DiNapoli. "But potential policy changes in Washington could have a considerable impact on local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, Selected Safety and Security Equipment … Assistance Intercoms (CAIs) – intended for customer use in emergencies and for information. SIR’s Electronic and … equipment (i.e., CCTV cameras and DVRs) on a timely basis. In September 2017, SIR officials developed a new maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. Lawrence … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St Lawrence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesCoalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… To read the full text of the statement and the list of signatories, visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… adequate oversight of its procurements and loan programs in accordance with the Public Authorities Law (Law) for the … by a 13-member Board of Directors. DANC was created in 1985 under Article 8, Title 29 of the Public Authorities … provide infrastructure services and economic development in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. DANC operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsCaton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… Caton No. 1 Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Caton and … approximately $162,000 funded primarily with real property taxes. Key Findings The Board did not establish or implement … Key Recommendations Base annual budget appropriations on reasonable assumptions using historical trends and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are … the City took appropriate action on our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Opinion 95-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment) INSURANCE LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 95-21
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … hearing to consolidate (19 Opns St Comp, 1963, p 64). If a proper petition is filed, however, the town board … "shall" call a public hearing ( id .). In either case, if the town board, after the public hearing, determines that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21Long Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)
… report - pdf] We also released eight letter reports to the following local governments: Towns of Babylon [pdf] , Brookhaven [pdf] , Huntington [pdf] , Islip [pdf] , and North Hempstead [pdf] , and the Villages of Farmingdale … has not adopted guidelines and procedures governing how expenditures will be made from the trust fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4