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Opinion 91-57
… in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) -- Public Library (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) MUNICIPAL … Whether library fund moneys of the village public library may be comingled with moneys of the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Opinion 89-20
… -- Codes of Ethics (town's code not applicable to fire district officers and employees) -- Board of Ethics (town … matters. General Municipal Law, §806 requires each county, city, town, village and school district to adopt a code of … rendering opinions, the board is entitled to the advice of counsel employed by the board or, if none, the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors in an effort to protect human and workplace standards. "Human … issues have revealed the extent to which subcontracting in substandard facilities is the norm in overseas apparel production. The 2014 Rana Plaza garment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyIV.3.A Taxes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… tax receipts are recorded to tax categories as organized in the Statewide Account Reporting Tree (RPT_SW_ACCOUNT) in SFS: Click here to download the table below as a Microsoft … York State by any resident or non-resident as described in Article 22 of the Tax Law. Business Taxes – Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3a-taxesOpinion 88-29
… from village IDA) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800[4], 856: Although under the literal provisions of General … body of the village. You informed us that the mayor is not an IDA member. General Municipal Law, Article 18 … under the contract; or (c) appoint an officer or employee who has any such powers or duties, and none of the exceptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29Oversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… Purpose To determine if the Higher Education Services Corporation … and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program (Program) to ensure recipients are in compliance with the Program rules … regulations. The audit covered the period April 1, 2014 to July 23, 2018. Background HESC administers 27 State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… Member Paul Vallone, chair of the Committee on Economic Development. "I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyOpinion 93-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … of the board of education who accompanies the board member in attending a conference, even if board member has provided … of the board of education who accompanies the board member in attending a conference. You state that the board member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in … charge. She was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Roger McDonough in Albany County Court and entered a plea of not guilty. Cizik was remanded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… of duties. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an IT … IT systems and electronic data. It may be necessary to include outside parties such as the organization’s IT … and services. In the event of an incident, personnel need to quickly recognize situations that are of greater severity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… according to separate audits issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Excessive amounts of … services and any operating surplus that resulted. New York state education law requires BOCES to credit excess money to … For access to state and local government spending, public authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the outdated prices resulting in billing errors totaling … the 4% statutory limit. Additionally, the district did not have written multiyear financial and capital plans to provide … and use. Auditors found the board and district officials do not have reasonable assurance that they would be able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… These delays and cancellations had an estimated cost of nearly $75 million in lost productivity. "As millions of commuters can attest, the performance of the Long Island Rail Road has become unacceptable," said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017Opinion 2000-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS - Eligibility (of out-of-state … on on-going basis) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§209-i, 462: A volunteer firefighter from an out-of-state fire company may … to General Municipal Law §209-i. You ask whether a volunteer firefighter who resides in another state and is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15XI.17 Protest Procedures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the State and its taxpayers and promoting fairness in the contracting community. To this end, it is important … procedure and provide notice of their protest procedure in their solicitation documents. Public contracting entities … 163 of the State Finance Law are required to advise in their solicitation documents of the opportunity for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi17-protest-proceduresOpinion 91-60
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties … V, §1; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§33, 34, 800[3], 801, 802: In connection with the State Comptroller's authority to … listing certain outside employment and business interests in order for the Comptroller to determine the possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Valley Stream and the Village of Washingtonville . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … not be conducting inspections of all eligible businesses in the county and fines are being imposed below the maximum … and complete, and no material discrepancies were found. In addition, auditors found that the treasurer established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Inspector General
… Executive Order established the Office of the Inspector General and empowered it to prevent, detect and deter … and within the NYS Common Retirement Fund. The Inspector General vigorously investigates and pursues any allegations … a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to reach the Office of the Inspector General. To report fraud outside of OSC: 1-888-672-4555 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalGreece Public Library – Information Technology (2017M-130)
… and the sanitation and disposal of hardware and electronic media. Adopt a comprehensive disaster recovery plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/greece-public-library-information-technology-2017m-130