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Opinion 97-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (filing of annual … to section 30 of the General Municipal Law. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the filing of annual … of the General Construction Law, the term "now," as used in a statute referring to other laws in force, "relates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21Opinion 90-16
… HEALTH SERVICES -- Board of Health (member as consultant to health department) -- Contracts for (consulting services … 301; In re Board of Health of Village of Lansingburg , 43 App Div 236, 60 NYS 27; but cf . People ex rel. Van Denbergh v Town Board of Town of Colonie , 254 App Div 54, 4 NYS2d 434, pertaining to the status of a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16Travel Advisory No. 8
… – Meal and Incidental Expenses Breakdown Guidance : The United States General Services Administration (GSA) … updated meal and incidental expenses (M&IE) per diem rates for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/8-gfo-updates-meals-and-incidental-expenses-breakdownCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… no assurance that all district property can be accounted for. Auditors found that 10 assets valued at $225,307 could … the tag did not agree with the accounting records. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Chenango Valley Central School District , Churchville-Chili Central … BOCES , Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District . “In an era of limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Westford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 to August 1, 2013. Background … general fund budget totaled approximately $38,662 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mDutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) management practices … 2012 to May 31, 2013. Background The DCIDA was established in 1976 and is governed by a Board which comprises seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 875
… if any, for compensation and pension benefits administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the previous … include the EmplID, Employee Record Number, Employee Name, Eff Date Grade, Bargaining Unit, Pay Basis Code, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/875-2009-blind-veterans-annuity-increaseSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… over critical State Education Department (Department) information systems were sufficient to minimize the various … sensitive personal data, such as personally identifiable information and student records. The Department is … Card Industry Standards (2016-S-31) Office of Information Technology Services: Security and Effectiveness of Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Follow-Up)
… are achieved. Our initial audit which was issued on June 18, 2015, found the Department’s waiver practices did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waivers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1191
… EMPLID (in the SSN format) must be modified to use the NYS EMPLID. OSC will allow agencies to test interface files … 2012.OSC will process the file(s) and advise the agency contact(s) of the results. Agency Actions Agencies must make … on or before Tuesday, October 2, 2012 with the following information: Indicate whether you will participate in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1191-osc-will-allow-agencies-test-interface-files-preparation-ssn-decouplingSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… care providers were expected to fully comply with HITECH by September 23, 2013. Over 4,000 individuals access the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationAccounts Receivable Collections
… state agencies are promptly assigned. Continue to assess staffing needs and, accordingly, make budget request where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collectionsLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 9.2% in January compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … Local sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $242.3 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the estimated value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) was $242.3 … and real assets (13.43%) and credit, absolute return strategies, and opportunistic alternatives (6.24%). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2423-billion-end-third-quarterDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… more than $24 million in questionable personal income tax refunds so far in 2014, after finding 7,482 improper … rules will not profit at others’expense,”DiNapoli said. “Tax cheats are continually coming up with new schemes to get … $93.3 million in questionable refunds, DiNapoli's auditors estimated their efforts produced $62.6 million in savings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsTapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… 16, 2013. Background The Tapestry Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, is governed by a Board … credit cards, only seven had signed a copy of the policy. In addition, School officials did not ensure that credit card accounts were established in a manner that complied with the policy provision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… for their work on this case.” “By working with the town of Potsdam’s judges, the diligent work of the Comptroller’s investigators provided substantial … municipal reports or notify the state Justice Court Fund of the income. Auditors also identified a cash shortage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New … Common Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in response to a majority shareholder vote of 62.3 … Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated $192 billion in assets under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meeting