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Opinion 92-14
… TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (when mechanics' lien deposit may be refunded without a court order); (entitlement to CPLR §8010 fee when mechanics' lien deposit refunded without a court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW … 20: The chief fiscal officer of a county may refund a deposit made to discharge a mechanic's lien without a court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… has adopted a procurement policy that requires competition for purchases not subject to bidding requirements, the policy does not clearly establish procedures for procuring professional services. Also, the purchasing … district-based staff who were not eligible for aid reimbursement from SED. As a result, BOCES claimed $2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Police Bulletin No. SP-172
… Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin Board – Payroll Manual > Earnings Manual > Payments/Withholdings > …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-172-2016-state-police-expertise-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-164
… automatic processing of the 2015 State Police Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of … State Troopers (PBA), provides for an annual hazardous duty payment. Effective Date(s) The 2015 State Police Hazardous Duty Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-164-2015-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-163
… Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin Board – Payroll Manual > Earnings Manual > Payments/Withholdings > …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-163-2015-state-police-expertise-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-157
… in Bargaining Unit 07 or Bargaining Unit 17 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin Board – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-157-2014-state-police-hazardous-duty-payDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… of Correction is also not routinely inspecting the state's 54 prisons. "The State Commission of Correction is not adequately monitoring what's happening in our prisons," DiNapoli said. "The … information system lacks the ability to produce reports on how complaints and inmate grievances are resolved and how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Bellport , … “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Bellport Berkshire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… report on the company’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. As a result, a shareholder resolution co-filed by … they prepare for future regulations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” The shareholder resolution called on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… issued. Village of Canastota – Board Oversight (Madison County) The Board did not adequately oversee the … $50,439 that were not adequately supported. Town of North Salem – Agricultural Exemptions (Westchester County) … manage and monitor the budgets for the general, water and sewer funds. As a result, total fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… with legislation and regulations governing school safety planning. The audit covers the period September 1, … to remain vigilant against threats to student and teacher safety. Since 2000, New York State schools have been required to develop and regularly review school safety plans as part of the Safe Schools Against Violence in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 14 … which provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… the disposition of each allegation based on the majority vote of a panel of three Board members. CCRB reported that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followOpinion 2002-3
… district. Town Law §198 sets forth a town board's powers with respect to improvement districts. Subdivision 10 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… DiNapoli. “Because local authorities fly so low under the radar, operating without the oversight and controls required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyFood Metrics Implementation
… (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This … sustainability of local farms by tracking how State agency food dollars are spent and identifying opportunities for … to assist State agencies with the procurement of New York food products in part by providing information to decision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… Purpose To determine whether New York City Department of Education (DoE) officials accurately recorded and reported … October 17, 2014. Background The New York City Department of Education (DoE) is the largest school district in the … students in over 1,800 schools. Ensuring the safety of those students, teachers, visitors, and staff is a high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… officials did not always procure goods and services in a competitive manner. Officials did not update the … purchased without the benefit of competition, resulting in the increased risk that taxpayer dollars were not expended in the most prudent and economical manner. The board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… essential needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, medical care); need protection from abuse, neglect, financial … to as APS providers. Once a referral is received, the APS provider is responsible for assessing the adult's needs and … may require the APS provider to submit a written program improvement plan. The objective of our initial audit, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler … mother was a pensioner, vested in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). At the time that … mother died in 2017, the death was not reported to NYSLRS and pension benefits continued to be made to an account that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-case