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DiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… in foster homes that met program certifications, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … the demands on the agency are significant, oversight needs to be improved." OCFS regulates and supervises child welfare … certain foster homes, and providing casework services to children and families. The audit covered the period from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightOpinion 92-47
… earned on investment of E911 surcharge moneys); (need to establish separate bank account for E911 surcharge moneys) … on the investment of E911 surcharge moneys may be credited to the general fund and used for any lawful county purpose. … County Law (§300 et seq. ) contains provisions relative to surcharges for enhanced emergency telephone systems. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-47State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… not properly administer certain incentive payments made to its employees. For the audit period reviewed, auditors … progress photographs, and reviewing fiscal documentation to monitor project progression. However, EFC's on-site … EFC does not perform site visits after project completion to determine if the grantee is properly maintaining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 89-61
… discussed in the opinion. TOWN SUPERVISOR -- Compensation (salary charged on townwide basis) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Compensation (salary charged on townwide basis) TOWN CLERK -- Compensation … then current term of such office (Village Law, §3-301[2]; NY Const, art VI, §17[d]). When the office of village justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… stock and disbursed 106 payments totaling $782,518 prior to board approval. He also kept a town computer used to record cash transactions after leaving office. The … returned; however, all data had been erased prior to its return. In January 2024, the former supervisor was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … basis or did not pursue those defendants who failed to appear. Since the appointed (interim) justice took over, … a monthly report of all moneys received and disbursed to the supervisor and did not make disbursements to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s audits are designed to help schools improve their financial management practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… million and determined that: the claims auditor, who is an employee of the Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative … by ensuring accounts were locked or disabled when an employee separated from the district. City of Lockport – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … budgeting practices made it appear that the town needed to both raise taxes and use fund balance to close projected budget gaps. However, the general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller 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 Releases School Audits
… were appropriate, district officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses officials did not ensure that authorized access to online bank accounts was limited. The district did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in future budgets. The city's proposed budget includes a tax levy of $50.5 million, which is $3 million above the legal limit, unless the city council overrides the tax levy limit. The proposed budget also includes a 4 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2024 First Half Profits of $23.2B Were 79.3% Higher Than Last Year
… and selling. Annual profits are currently on track to close out the year much stronger than 2023, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual … so far and profits may continue their upward trajectory, to exceed 2023 levels and boost state and city tax revenues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-wall-streets-2024-first-half-profits-232b-were-793-higher-last-yearEthical Standards for State Agency Contractors Act
… functions or rendering a service or services pursuant to an information-risk contract. Memo Bill Text Status … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ethical-standards-state-agency-contractors-actComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… audits have been issued: Department of Health Medicaid Program: Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist … maintenance costs, which were not documented; did not pay rent for a year; or paid the wrong amount of rent. Auditors … asset seizures to State Police headquarters. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): Stony Brook University (2013-T-2) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 91-26
… relating to the contract. A public library may adopt a code of ethics which should provide standards of conduct in … of interest of municipal officers and employees. A municipality for purposes of article 18 is defined to include … from having an interest in any contract of his or her municipality if the officer or employee, individually or as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Opinion 91-37
… penalties. 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-85, p 86 is superseded to the extent it is inconsistent herewith. A question has … of Yonkers, New York, Buffalo and Rochester are authorized to establish PVB's governed by the provisions of article 2-B … and Traffic Law, §§306 and 402 normally would be sent to the State under the comprehensive distributional scheme in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37Opinion 88-75
… ask whether your law firm may represent a city in complex litigation under the following circumstances. You state that … … Whether your law firm may represent a city in complex litigation under the following circumstances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75State Police Bulletin No. SP-215
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic … Police Benevolent Association and provides for increases to Location Pay, Supplemental Location Pay, and Expanded Duty … 07 and Bargaining Unit 17. Effective Dates The increases to Location Pay, Supplemental Location Pay and Expanded Duty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-215-april-2021-increases-location-pay-supplemental-location-pay-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2242
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2024 … Summer Session in 2024 are affected. Background: Pursuant to CSL Article 8, Title B, Sec 136.2, a teacher working … additional compensation at an hourly rate of pay equal to his/her regular rate of pay when work is performed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2242-procedures-processing-2024-summer-session-payments-institution-teachers