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DiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
Slower economic growth and proposed federal and state actions present potential risks to the citys budget according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budgetDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and … cyber and other attacks,” said DiNapoli. “The state should do more to ensure public water systems are protected from … of Homeland Security and Emergency Services DHSES can do more to protect the states water systems from attacks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a timely manner. As a result, the town’s collections were at a greater risk of being lost or misappropriated. The clerk … 2019 were overstated by a total of 362 hours valued at almost $8,000. Of this, 272.5 hours was from leave time … were not calculated correctly resulting in approximately $70,000 of lost revenue for the town. All 51 water bill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2020-21, the State reported the following debt … fifth highest among all states in debt per capita. At the end of SFY 2020-21, State-Funded debt outstanding per capita … Personal Income Tax notes, which were fully retired by the end of the fiscal year. The State projects reduced statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtOpinion 88-52
… of directors of a not-for-profit corporation which intends to purchase real property held by the county for the college … the interest would not be prohibited. This is in reply to your letter concerning the proposed sale to a not-for-profit corporation of real property held by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Opinion 89-60
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … interest in a contract with the municipality for which he or she serves, the conduct of the private business could … Municipal Law, §805-a, the municipality's code of ethics, or the standards of conduct to which the courts hold public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60DiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… State collections from the taxes on mobile sports betting totaled $727.4 million in State Fiscal … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. With the legalization of mobile sports betting, the New York State Gaming Commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… effectively.” Ardsley Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (Westchester County) The district’s employee benefit … by almost $178,000. The district’s remaining reserve funds were funded at reasonable levels. Babylon Union Free … for the establishment and use of three of its four reserve funds. Berkshire Union Free School District – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1873
… instructions for processing the 2020 M/C Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees Employees … of Environmental Conservation; Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Department of Corrections and … regarding eligibility for this payment may be directed to your Agency Labor Relations Office. Questions regarding this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1873-2020-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1955
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2021 M/C Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance … and Community Supervision: $1,200 Deputy Superintendent for Security Services 2 007977 Deputy Superintendent for Security Services 3 007978 Correction Captain 007930 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1955-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedOpinion 93-14
… part of a property owner, a county may not be compelled to construct sewer extensions. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the obligation of a county sewer district to extend the sewer system to serve additional properties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14Opinion 97-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … 387 NYS2d 385), it has been our view that zoning changes do not result in a contract with a municipality for article … planning board approval of a proposed subdivision when one of the board members who voted for the subdivision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Opinion 96-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … her actions) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Part-town Charges (payment of judgment arising from part-town function) -- Town Charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Opinion 91-8
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Powers and Duties (execution of fire district bonds and payment of principal and interest on … §61.00(a); TOWN LAW, §177: When a secretary-treasurer of a fire district performs the functions of executing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8The Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… distribution upon a member’s divorce, pursuant to Domestic Relations Law Section 236 ( Majauskas v. Majauskas , 61 NY2d … determine that the member’s ex-spouse is entitled to share in the member’s benefit. Therefore, we will honor a properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… auditor unless your district has: fewer than eight teachers, expenditures of less than $5 million in the … statutes, regulations, purchasing policies, and accounting system and procedures. Candidates may include: a district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … adequate reports from the clerk-treasurer and was unable to make informed financial decisions. In addition, the … promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. … New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
Mortgage foreclosure filings across New York dropped 46 percent between 2013 and 2018 from 46696 to 25334 according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… report, Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Report 2012-S-163). Background The State’s Medicaid program provides a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followUnited Healthcare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue ( … and refused to provide certain other information. This limited our ability to ensure the Department was … longer applicable. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-follow