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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… work hours. Therefore, employees were compensated twice for the same hours which could potentially cost the district … the district’s preliminary reserve plan and found that for five of the seven reserves, totaling more than $4.3 … district failed to include a clear and detailed rationale for maintaining the reserve, the detailed objectives of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 414
… period, require certification by OCA before paychecks for the affected employees can be released. Also, paychecks for an employee whose Recertification Date has expired will … and will, if applicable, update the Recertification Date for all affected employees. New Page Emp Job Certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/414-employee-certification-process-unified-court-system-ucsOpinion 89-48
… might be recovered by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection … two surety bonds each of which is entitled "Undertaking for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how … certain claims by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48State Agencies Bulletin No. 1198
… These changes impact the EMPLID field data value for the following Automated Interface submissions: New Hire … Note: This Bulletin describes the AI processing for the above types of transactions (i.e., New Hire … Temporary IDs must be entered into the Empl ID Field for New Hires (A.I. Agencies Only) Agencies who submit New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1198-changes-automated-interface-transaction-processing-ai-agencies-onlyOpinion 92-50
… , whether a county could adopt a local law which provides for an award of a contract after competitive bidding to a … we concluded that a post-1953 local law which provides for an award to a bidder employing a prescribed percentage of … Municipal Law, §104-a, authorizing a price preference for certain products made with significant recycled content; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50Opinion 95-2
… a franchise fee imposed upon the cable company by a city is not a municipal "fee" falling within the exemption of … Housing Law, §52. You ask whether a housing authority is exempt from paying that portion of its cable television bill which is designated as a "franchise fee". You state that the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-2DiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… The New York State Canal Corporation has not performed inspections as required … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There are significant canal structures that have not been inspected in many years – … our recommendations.” The Canal Corp., a subsidiary of the New York State Thruway Authority, was created in 1992 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsSelected Aspects of Central Office Disbursements From the Tuition and Fees Refund Bank Account
… the amount of a refund, the appropriate bank account for a refund, and the appropriateness of a refund. CUNY made … fraud, waste, and abuse. Overpayments were also identified for large-dollar refunds (i.e., $15,000–$20,000) that were … sample of book advances. However, the level of exceptions for book advances was significantly lower, at 5 percent. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/19/selected-aspects-central-office-disbursements-tuition-and-fees-refund-bank-accountSocial Media Use Policy
… users on our social media sites are those of the users and do not necessarily reflect OSC views or opinions. Comments … agree not to post any content that contains: Comments that do not contribute to the topic of conversation. Information … users on our social media sites are those of the users and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Elimination System Permit Requirements (Report 2019-S-54 ). About the Program New York State is rich in surface and ground water resources, with over 70,000 miles of rivers and … used for drinking, bathing, and recreation. As the State’s environmental regulatory agency, the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantDiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High
… its highest employment level ever of more than 9 million jobs in 2014, after adding 538,000 jobs since 2009, according to a report released today by … with New York City gaining three out of four new statewide jobs from 2009 to 2014, while four upstate regions lost jobs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-highState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Village of Fleischmanns Village of Old Westbury Town of Orangetown Town of Portland Rockville Centre Housing Authority Village of Southampton Westchester Community College and the City of Yonkers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs and generating more than $950 billion in annual revenues, according to a report released today by … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Small businesses help drive New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “From neighborhood coffee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkRemsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-33)
… of surplus fund balance, 1 up to 4 percent of the budget, for unexpected occurrences and fluctuations in cash flow. In … of the overestimated appropriations ($5.6 million) were for special education instruction. From fiscal years 2019-20 … of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025mTown of Horseheads – Information Technology (2025M-109)
… IT security awareness training to staff. Although the Town Board (Board) paid $14,790 to an IT vendor for IT-related services, … to minimize potential damage and restore operations. The Board and Town officials did not: Adequately manage all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/02/27/town-horseheads-information-technology-2025m-109DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… withdrawals from the department's account to pay her National Grid, Verizon Wireless and other personal bills before her … by the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Hilchey decided the public should subsidize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Central New York Regional Market Authority , … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Central New York Regional Market Authority Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsHolocaust Survivors
… We are committed to continuing this Office’s support for such efforts. If you have been referred to this page as … respond to you expeditiously. You may also Contact Us for additional assistance. For Funds Held by Swiss Banks and Insurance Companies in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1203
… Empl ID table to determine if an Empl ID was reserved for the person. If a reserved Empl ID is found for the Social Security Number associated with the New Hire … the Empl ID that was pre-assigned. See Bulletin No. 1204 for more information. Agency Actions Review the new Hire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1203-changes-online-hire-transaction-entry-payservOpinion 2000 - 13
… 176-b provides that a person "shall not be eligible" for volunteer membership in more than one fire company at one … Village Law §10-1006[10]; General City Law §11-a[10]; Not-for-Profit-Corporation Law §1402[c]). By its terms, … 10 sets forth a threshold eligibility requirement for membership in a volunteer fire company. Since it provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13