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Enforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions

… Purpose To determine whether surcharges are being appropriately … preservation and development agency. Its mission is to make strategic investments that will improve and … stock. The Mitchell-Lama program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions

Access-A-Ride Accident Claims

… Purpose To determine whether the number of accidents involving vehicles providing services to … to immediately notify the Paratransit Division of any accidents/incidents and provide a written report within 24 … Bureau (CSB). CSB handles claims that result from the accidents. The 14 carriers are covered for personal injury …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claims

Public Health – 2022 Financial Condition Report

… Nearly 9 Million New Yorkers Benefited from Medicaid, Essential Plan or Child Health Plus In March 2022, nearly 9 … 45 percent of New Yorkers were enrolled in Medicaid, the Essential Plan or Child Health Plus (which provides coverage … accounted for 55.2 percent of DOH Medicaid claims costs. Essential Plan Enrollment Nears 1 Million Enrollment in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-health

Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)

… (b) establish training and safety technique requirements for school bus drivers and school bus safety training … Department’s regulations set qualification requirements for school bus drivers, monitors, and attendants statewide, … Districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-follow

DiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland

… Belfast is enjoying. The Comptroller is a true friend of Belfast and his longstanding resolve to ensure …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-ireland

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 through 2020-21 plan years to BOCES. As a result, all forfeited funds were not annually … them in January 2022. BOCES lacked adequate procedures to ensure the administrator returned all forfeited funds from … question whether the change orders may have been split to avoid having to seek competitive bids for the additional …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits

NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Appointment of Interim Emerging Managers Director

… of perspectives and experiences is an essential asset for institutional investors. I look forward to his … and Sly has already added to our work opening the doors for up-and-coming financial managers,” said Chief investment … Albany, N.Y. Prior to becoming a senior investment officer for the Fund’s Emerging Manager Program in 2020, McClearn …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-appointment-interim-emerging-managers-director

DiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration

… at an accelerating pace. New York City and state agencies, for example, have experienced a broad expansion of AI … AI systems designed or implemented irresponsibly. For instance, a faulty automated fraud detection system in … insurance recipients of fraud, causing financial ruin for many. Similar issues have plagued other systems related …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-acceleration

DiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure

… one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, has agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) request that they publicly report on … stockholders' meeting. "I commend Mattel for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political spending," said …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosure

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … work performed raises potential issues under The New York State Constitution, because no contract was in place at the … to ensure the exemptions remained in compliance with state or local laws. Town of Holland – Real Property Tax …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

State Police Bulletin No. SP-171

… Association of the New York State Troopers (PBA), provide for an annual hazardous duty payment. Effective Date(s) The … or Leave of Absence/MLL (Mil Lv) on 11/01/16 are eligible for the Hazardous Duty Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the eligibility criteria on 11/01/16 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-171-2016-state-police-hazardous-duty-pay

Charlotte Valley Central School District - Budget Review (B4-15-6)

… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s … located in Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie Counties, has a tentative budget for fiscal year 2015-16 of approximately …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-6

West Sand Lake Fire District #1 - Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-398)

… The West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1 is located in Rensselaer County. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … Key Recommendations There were no recommendations in this report. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/west-sand-lake-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operations

Opinion 90-27

… of a village located within the town are authorized to establish a joint fire district by resolution subject to a permissive referendum. The members of the board of fire … village board of trustees or they may be elected pursuant to the provisions of article 11 of the Town Law. This is in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27

Opinion 90-4

… Uses (financing dredging of pond within village) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4

Opinion 95-25

… LAW -- Tax Limit (withholding State aid as penalty for levy in excess of) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid … "Notwithstanding Any Other Provision of Law" (meaning of for purposes of the aid to localities budget) STATE … added). Section 54 of the State Finance Law provides for an annual apportionment and payment of State aid to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25

DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years

… areas, including education, mental health services, and online safety, where action could be taken to help prevent … bigotry in all its forms so our friends and neighbors can live without the fear of unthinkable violence.” “We commend … amplified by both anonymous and public figures —be it online and on the campaign trail—are fueling this dangerous …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-years

Opinion 2001-14

… by the village to the town would fall within the literal definition of a "contract" under section 800(2). In addition, based on a literal reading of the definition of "interest", it would appear that, as an … not intend to include intermunicipal agreements within the definition of "contract" in General Municipal Law §800 (see, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14