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Opinion 2000-20
… Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law §5[1]; 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-41, p 105; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-34, p 55). In furtherance of these purposes, … implied therefrom (Town Law §176[21]; 1993 Opns St Comp No. 93-24, p 42; 1992 Opns St Comp Nos. 92-4, p 9 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-20DiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… remains well below pre-pandemic levels, putting a major strain on its budget. A report released today by New … the growth in ridership. In 2022, there were 2,334 major felonies, but this included 1,183 violent crimes (51%). … Bus speeds, however, remain among the lowest of any major transit system in the country, rarely averaging faster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… DiNapoli released the following statement in response to Amazon’s disclosure of vote results from its annual meeting … diversity, equity and inclusion won support from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense success for a first-time … majority support. “Shareholders sent a loud message to Amazon that they want the company to do more to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonCortlandville Fire Department – Internal Controls (2014M-3)
… Background The Cortlandville Fire Department is located in Cortland County. It is operated in accordance with its by-laws and governed by a seven-member … and canceled check images. Record all transactions in a timely manner. Comply with the Department’s by-laws by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/cortlandville-fire-department-internal-controls-2014m-3Wappingers Central School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-135)
… The Wappingers Central School District is located in the Towns of East Fishkill, Fishkill, LaGrange, … Director of Facilities and Operations does not maintain a log of fuel usage for the 275 gallon diesel tank in his … monthly basis to identify unusual transactions. Maintain a log for fuel dispensed from the diesel fuel tank listing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/wappingers-central-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-135NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA's July Financial Plan
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has a duty to be clear with riders and toll payers on how the $15 … MTA has already slowed or suspended capital projects due to a lack of funding. It must update its capital project dashboard to identify which projects’ schedules and budgets will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-159
… Affected Employees Eligible graded salaried employees in the following bargaining units: SR , SY , SN , SG , S9 , … increments (longevity pay) for certain court employees in the Unified Court System (UCS). The Laws of 2008 Chapter … payment of a longevity bonus for certain court employees in UCS. Effective Date(s) Effective 4/1/10, paycheck dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-159-april-2010-service-increments-longevity-pay-and-longevityHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4) . About … administering the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program, which assists … Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program Report 2020S4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… of contracts. This independent oversight deters waste, fraud and abuse; ensures the integrity of the process; and … With strong oversight, potential problems with a procurement are identified and addressed before taxpayer … requests to contract with vendors without advertising the procurement opportunity, which would result in contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsDiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… The state Department of Health (DOH) was unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit New … The state Department of Health DOH was unprepared to respond to infectious disease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… in the state compile a record of each reportable violent or disruptive incident that occurs on school property. … called the Violent and Disruptive Incident Report, or VADIR, to their district office. The summary must include … 11 incidents of intimidation, harassment, menacing or bullying; and Pleasantville High School in Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Confront Tough Fiscal Outlook as Washington Moves to Cut Health Care Spending
… see pressure on key sources of revenue as Medicaid and lowincome patients that rely on federal support lose health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-confront-tough-fiscal-outlook-washington-moves-cut-health-care-spendingDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… commission report had suggested implementing a specific platform – DB101 – to provide features such as an interactive … other publicly funded benefits. OMH officials said that platform did not meet their minimum internal security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow, some … six lotteries for applicants to get on waiting lists for apartments in 2013, 2016 and 2017, collecting over $200,000 … in fees from 1,002 applicants. They awarded just 23 apartments. Another 29 people on the waiting lists asked to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeOpinion 92-57
… the Village and the Department of Correctional Services (DOCS) had entered into a series of contracts for the supply … no provision imposing a late charge and according to DOCS, the village, historically, never sought to exact any … bill not paid by the due date as specified on the bill. DOCS has informed you that the Comptroller's rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57State Agencies Bulletin No. 2331
… not receive an “Unsatisfactory” evaluation on their last rating date. Employees who were not rated or not reported as … of the reallocated position is entitled to the job rate credit for service in the lower grade. The increment code of … and an increment code reflecting the appropriate job rate credit. This payment will not be processed automatically. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2331-april-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumState Agencies Bulletin No. 2330
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 PEF LLS payment, eligibility changes due to the implementation of the … Service Payment (Earnings Code LGS), effective April 2025, there will be no newly eligible employees receiving a … inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2025 PEF LLS payment eligibility changes due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2330-april-2025-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsMedicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… from March 2021 through March 2022. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid program. Many … throughout the public health emergency. In response, the Department paused disenrollment of dual-eligible recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamOpinion 88-46
… As was explained above, a municipality may only delegate non-ministerial functions in the manner provided by law. In … agreement, we note that your inquiry does not outline any procedure by which amendments are to be proposed or adopted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-46