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DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. … little oversight, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In an effort to enhance … breakdown of authority data, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/localauthorities0415.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… officials did not always procure goods and services in a competitive manner. Officials did not update the … did not request proposals within the last five years for 43 professional service contracts (91% of contracts … retain documentation to demonstrate quotes were obtained for 48 purchase and public works contracts (100% of contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the … of Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult Protective Services (APS) – a program of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… pressures, particularly a shortage of staff nurses, in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an … will remain elevated through at least FY 2024. “For many NYC residents, NYC Health + Hospitals is a lifeline to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … and file the district’s annual reports with the Office of State Comptroller for the past two years. Lockport Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… to the extent practicable. State agencies need to do a better job in ensuring that donations are administered … effective this year. Report Tax Check-Off Donations Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… Request form. The initial audit found that the Division often did not take sufficient and/or timely actions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followPublic Health – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Enhanced Federal Funding Helps Lower State and Local Medicaid Spending; Overall Spending Decreases … federal Medicaid funding during the pandemic helped lower State Medicaid spending by $4.1 billion (15.4 percent) to … Federal COVID relief legislation shifted $3.4 billion in State Medicaid costs and $754 million in local Medicaid costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-healthComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… it received 3,700 complaints within its jurisdiction in 2022 and 5,550 such complaints in 2023—an increase of 50%. We issued our initial audit report on October 5, 2022. The audit objective was to determine if CCRB had an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followOpinion 98-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … satisfactorily completed a training course offered by the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, or an equivalent … may not be arbitrarily imposed ( cf . Orloski v New York State Department of Civil Service , 99 AD2d 630, 472 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 91-56
… (as including accounts payable and contractual obligations for purposes of termination of a public authority) PUBLIC … subdivision thereof shall not be deemed a liability for the purposes of this section. (emphasis added) The … to the Authority. The term "liabilities" is not defined for purposes of section 2828. "Liability", however, is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Opinion 2002-14
… issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Compromise and Settlement (incurrence of reasonable expenses to evaluate appropriateness of settlement) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (work … property in connection with evaluating appropriateness of settlement) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; VILLAGE LAW …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-14Opinion 90-34
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-34XVI.3.D Basis of Accounting/Measurement Focus – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy Reference: National Council on Governmental Accounting (NCGA) Statement 1 GASB Statement No. 63 – Financial Reporting of Deferred Outflows of Resources, Deferred Inflows of Resources, and Net Position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3d-basis-accountingmeasurement-focusState Agencies Bulletin No. 1952
… Code of ANN or BIW (only if the employee has a Payroll Status of Leave With Pay with an Action/Reason Code of Paid … and the payment effective date; and Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an … on the Ratification Date of 07/27/2021; and Has a Payroll Status of Active on the payment effective date; or Has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1952-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-nursing-titles-representedDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… to DEC and the local health department within two hours of discovery and to notify the public and nearby municipalities within four hours of discovery. Exposure to untreated sewage can cause serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli: NYC Immigrant Workforce Below 2015 Peak
… immigrants living in New York City being sent back to the country from which they emigrated. The number of deportations … by the Comptroller show young workers are experiencing the highest unemployment rates in New York City when compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-nyc-immigrant-workforce-below-2015-peakWest Sand Lake Fire District #1 - Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-398)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess financial controls over financial activity for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/west-sand-lake-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCharlotte Valley Central School District - Budget Review (B4-15-6)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-6Student Achievement Program
… "A good education and civic engagement set the stage for our youth to achieve … The Comptroller is honored to acknowledge New York State's future leaders! If you need assistance, or have … regarding the program, please contact studentawards@osc.ny.gov … Comptroller DiNapolis Student Achievement Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/student-achievement