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DiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… and plans for the coming years, concludes that reforms are needed to ensure that New York State is spending its billions of capital project dollars wisely. "Much of New York's infrastructure was built decades ago and … policy makers to determine our most pressing needs and how much money is required to meet them." The New York Works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processOpinion 2001-6
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (purchase of personal … machine and refrigerator for fire department use) INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Unless otherwise provided by … fire department may determine to use foreign fire insurance tax monies to purchase a personal computer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-6Opinion 96-13
… for a reduction of payment in the event that a participant is a member of, or receiving a retirement allowance from, the … assigned work periods. The effect of this provision is to limit the circumstances under which service credit may … System. Further, the State Employees' Retirement System is governed generally by article 2 of the Retirement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13DiNapoli: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Rebounds After Slow Start
… The pandemic program to help struggling households pay their rent faltered at the start, with New York being the … The pandemic program to help struggling households pay their rent faltered at the start with New York being the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-emergency-rental-assistance-program-rebounds-after-slow-startDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… good repair. Now, more than three-quarters of this money is siphoned off to pay for borrowing and operating costs of … our infrastructure,”DiNapoli said. “While the state is making progress with its capital planning, New York needs … Meanwhile, combined debt service and operations spending is projected to remain at more than three-quarters of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtDiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… for traditional state aid programs (Marchiselli Aid and CHIPs) have remained flat in recent years. In 2016, the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Town of Adams – Justice Court Operations (Jefferson County) Overall, auditors … or bank reconciliations. In addition, cash in a retired justice’s bank account exceeded known liabilities by a total … was unaware that the court clerk filed 11 of 15 monthly reports of money collected (73 percent) to the JCF after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to the board for audit, as required. Onondaga County – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training (S9-23-8) SHP training … not complete the annual SHP training. Town of Southold – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training (Suffolk County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… recoverability time frames, leaving $4.6 million yet to be recovered. In a follow-up, Civil Service and Empire … The corporation generally has adequate controls to ensure projects are awarded according to established scoring criteria, meet the requirements of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 5
… Making Payments to the United States Postal Service (USPS) and related postal services, such as Pitney Bowes … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable for USPS and related postal services may delay payment crediting. … For information on how to process payments to the USPS and related postal services, including specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/5-complex-entity-payments-postageAlexandria Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2020M-109)
Determine whether the Board and officials adopted reasonable budgets and adequately managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/12/30/alexandria-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020mBrocton Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-44)
… the Brocton Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … budgetary appropriations by an annual average of $1 . 3 million (8 percent) and allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory limit as of June 30, 2022 by 7 percentage points or $1 . 2 million . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-44Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2024M-76)
… BOCES claims are audited by the Board or an independent party. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2024m-76Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… approximately $148,672, which could have been used to reduce real property taxes or for other purposes, was … based on realistic estimates that include amounts intended to fund reserves and develop and adopt comprehensive … and capital plans. Use money in the debt service fund to pay related debt service expenditures in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… for employees. Roxbury Central School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (Delaware County) Health insurance buyouts may have saved taxpayers approximately … audit period. Three employees received $34,738 in health insurance buyouts that they may not have been entitled to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Language Services Need to be Readily Accessible at NYC Public Health Clinics and Other Programs, Audit Finds
… who have limited English proficiency, creating barriers to accessing vital services. “It’s not acceptable that the … translated documents and multilingual information on how to provide feedback or file complaints if necessary. The … language assistance is consistently provided or measure how effectively services are working across facilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-language-services-need-be-readily-accessible-nyc-public-health-clinics-and-other-programsDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall was sentenced today to 1 1/3 to 4 years … own pockets will be caught and punished,” DiNapoli said. “Alexander McDougall abused his authority and diverted funds … Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall was sentenced today to 1 13 to 4 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedManhasset Union Free School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2025M-45)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Manhasset Union Free School District (District) officials ensure that non-payroll … covering a wide range of operational costs, such as equipment, supplies and contractual services for capital … disbursements totaling $112.9 million, including 157 wire transfers totaling $44.7 million and 4,186 other non-payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/19/manhasset-union-free-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2025m-45State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Avon … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Pension Payment Option Election – Divorce and Your Benefits
… All options will pay the member a monthly benefit for life. The Single Life Allowance is the maximum benefit available. Or, a member … “pop up” to the maximum amount payable under the Single Life Allowance option, and all payments will stop when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/pension-payment-option-election