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Opinion 2000-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … FIREFIGHTERS - Eligibility (of out-of-state firefighter to volunteer on on-going basis) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§209-i, 462: A volunteer firefighter from an out-of-state fire company may not volunteer to assist a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … when procuring goods and services not subject to bidding. For eight of the nine professional service contracts reviewed … board has not adopted any written policies and procedures for financial operations and the company's financial duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… in service last year, the LIRR was responsible for more than twice as many delays. The MTA must ensure the … incidents attributed to the LIRR. Amtrak was responsible for more than 3,000 late, canceled and terminated trains, an … of 150 percent since 2016. The LIRR was responsible for over 6,500 late, canceled and terminated trains, more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017Opinion 91-60
… (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining conflicts of interest) … (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining conflicts of interest) STATE … certain outside employment and business interests in order for the Comptroller to determine the possible existence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60DiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… and Public Service Announcements. The agreement was for 3,153 kiosks in all five boroughs, installed at no cost … years. In May 2018, the agreement was amended to call for 7,500 kiosks to be installed over 10 years. Revenue would … The city can charge the consortium $25 a day in damages for every kiosk that is not running 45 days after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programXI.17 Protest Procedures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… advise in their solicitation documents of the opportunity for an unsuccessful offerer to seek a debriefing 3 , notify … approval of the State Comptroller as required, or provided for, by law, resolution or otherwise, including but not … of Financial Administration according to OSC’s procedure for protests of OSC procurements . An interested party that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi17-protest-proceduresDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… will create escalating challenges with limited time for the authority to solve them. “The MTA is the engine that … a dangerous practice of long-term borrowing to pay for short term needs like cleaning and maintenance. Of … to cover operational costs runs the risk of reducing funds for the MTA’s badly-needed capital investments. Additional …
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
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the rising need for mental health services coincided with a loss of 990 beds, … services are urgently needed to meet the rising demand for care,” DiNapoli said. “With the COVID pandemic behind us, … nearly 5.1% in 2021-2022, or about 783,000 individuals. For those between 18 and 25 years of age the rate was 8.6%. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedInspector General
… to mail or fax it Send an email to: inspectorgeneral@osc.ny.gov Call To report fraud within OSC: 518-408-4906 … the Inspector General, 10th Floor 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236 Guidelines Establishment and Organization There is …
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)
… Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) credits accurately for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. … not award the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses and accurately …
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)
… The Treasurer did not keep adequate documentation for 55 disbursements totaling $38,500. Key Recommendations … delinquent payments. The Board should require more support for collections, such as tickets or receipts. The finance …
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)
… our audit was to review the County’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. … had approximately 1,800 employees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 and 2014 fiscal years were approximately $409 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Hortonville Fire Company – Financial Activity (2014M-210)
… over the recording and reporting of financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through May 19, 2014. … The members, including five officers, are responsible for the Company’s overall financial management. Disbursements …
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)
… and adequately managed the District's financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. Background … has approximately 300 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $10.4 …
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
… $25.20 $25.50 A single amount of $22.70 will be deducted for all employees with a Pay Basis Code of HRY . Agency … worked. Exception: The Dues or Agency Shop Fee deduction for employees on Sick Leave at Half Pay should not be …
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?
… a class is completed, LGSA compiles financial tables for each class. Fiscal year end dates generally drive the … the fiscal year of the data. However, data is available for individual localities as they are filed (in preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityFulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)
… was to evaluate the IDA’s project monitoring practices for the period January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. … their projected goals. The Agency does not have a process for taking action when businesses fail to make PILOT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-program