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Opinion 2000-15
… as if he or she were a member of the fire department. For purposes of section 209-i, a volunteer firefighter means … under or subject to the provisions of the "Not-For-Profit Corporation Law"; and certain fire corporations … Firefighters' Benefit Law §21[2], relative to calls for assistance by volunteer firefighters of fire departments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… budget includes a tax levy which exceeds the allowable property tax levy limit. Therefore, to comply with the law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… Road (LIRR) had its worst on-time performance in 18 years, with an estimated 9.2 million riders inconvenienced by delays … DiNapoli said the federal government must provide Amtrak with the resources it needs to properly maintain Penn Station … Road LIRR had its worst ontime performance in 18 years with an estimated 92 million riders inconvenienced by delays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017Opinion 91-60
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §§33, 34, 800[3], 801, 802: In connection with the State Comptroller's authority to oversee the … relative to potential conflicts of interest in connection with an examination into the accounts and financial affairs … certain officers and employees of municipal corporations with populations of 50,000 or more are required by article 18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60DiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… In December 2014, DoITT entered into a franchise agreement with CityBridge, a consortium of technology companies, to … network that would replace pay phones throughout the city with dedicated broadband kiosks. The LinkNYC kiosks were to … Wi-Fi in the country, offering high-speed internet with touch-screen tablets, free phone service, and charging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programXI.17 Protest Procedures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… there are two types of protests that may be filed with the State Comptroller: (1) an appeal of a protest … protest to the State Comptroller. Initial Protest Filed with OSC Where the public contracting entity has an … documents, a protest generally must be filed initially with the public contracting entity. However, an interested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi17-protest-proceduresDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… for the authority to solve them. “The MTA is the engine that drives New York City’s economy and it is running on … Ridership also remains uncertain. Ridership during the financial plan period is not expected to reach pre-pandemic … levels, but small fluctuations could have outsized impacts on MTA revenue. DiNapoli’s report estimates if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… emotional disorder that can vary in impact, ranging from no impairment to mild, moderate and even severe impairment. … 20 counties, with a total population of 898,895, that had no psychiatric inpatient beds at all. The last decade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedInspector General
… is appointed and has qualified, subject to removal for cause with notice and a hearing before an independent … with the Common Retirement Fund relating to such dealings. For purposes of these Guidelines, “abuse” shall mean a misuse … of interest or abuse in the OSC; Participate in programs for training OSC officers and employees regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalLumberland Fire Department Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-110)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through March 5, 2014. … the President to co-sign checks along with the Treasurer for amounts in excess of $500; the Secretary-Treasurer was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/lumberland-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-110Niskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… District’s point system as necessary to ensure conformity with GML and then award points in accordance with the revised point system. Establish a process to review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73Hancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… are owed to the Department, and, if appropriate, consult with legal counsel as to whether any actions should be taken … images and invoices. Department officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236South Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… reduce District property taxes. Correct accounting records for misclassifications, and accurately report unrestricted … the reserves will be funded, the optimal funding levels for each reserve and the conditions under which reserves will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… $409 and $411 million, which are funded primarily with real property taxes, sales and use taxes and State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Hortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… by the members prior to payment. Key Recommendations Compare financial activity recorded by the Treasurer with … controls over fundraising activities to ensure that all money collected is deposited in a timely manner. Audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/08/hortonville-fire-company-financial-activity-2014m-210Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… deciding whether to lease or purchase school buildings for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2017. Background … has approximately 1,600 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $21.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsClifton-Fine Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-297)
CliftonFine Central School District Financial Condition 2017M297
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/23/clifton-fine-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-297Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-43
… single amount of $22.70 will be deducted for all employees with a Pay Basis Code of HRY . Agency Actions Notify affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-43-district-council-37-local-1359-division-housing-andFinancial Data: What is the general schedule/cycle of data availability?
… village financial table is available first (in late Fall) with county, city, and town tables following, in that order, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityFulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)
… Fulton County Industrial Development Agency was created in 1970 to further economic development in the County. The Agency is governed by a Board of seven … active projects. Key Findings Seven of the eight payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements that were active during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-program