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Opinion 97-3
… TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Interest and Penalties (authority to waive) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §1182; L 1993, ch 602, §8, … of the Real Property Tax Law does not authorize a village to waive interest and penalties on taxes which became a lien prior to January 1, 1995. Until December 31, 1999, however, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3Opinion 95-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (procedure for … Regarding the procedure which the county board of supervisors may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4Effectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… its processes and procedures during the Transformation. For example, our audits questioned: the adequacy of access … no evidence that many basic planning steps were performed. For example, a risk assessment was not conducted timely to … unintended consequences, nor were there any benchmarks for customer service levels and costs established at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 97-4
… Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of moneys to pay death benefit upon death of firefighter's spouse) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: … to a member of the Association solely by reason of the death of his or her spouse. You ask whether the Volunteer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4Medicaid Program – Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers
… providers to provide medical care to their members. The 21st Century Cures Act (Act) and additional federal guidance … Medicaid program by January 1, 2018 (with the exception of certain provider types). Through the screening and … and service networks contracting with MCOs operating in New York. On a quarterly basis, MCOs are required to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/04/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-unenrolled-providersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… determined that estimated revenues were underestimated in the general and highway funds, and budgeted appropriations … mounted at the proper height in restrooms and accessible parking with painted lines and access aisles in the parking lot. Town of Babylon – Physical Accessibility to Programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… increased risk that the village paid more than necessary for goods and services or made purchases that were not in the best interest of taxpayers. For example, of the 195 water treatment plant purchases … million that were reviewed, competition was not sought for 89 purchases totaling approximately $95,000. Six of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… our portfolio companies.” Of the 149,865,977 voting shares cast at H&R Block’s annual meeting last month, 75,880,439 (50.6%) were cast in favor of the Fund’s proposal and 73,985,538 (49.4%) were cast in support of management’s position opposing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Markets: Oversight of Weights and Measures Program (2016-S-98) Auditors found systemic issues with the quality of data the department relies on to administer the state's weights and measures program. Inaccuracies and system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $25.3 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 … refunds totaling $386.9 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Millions of honest New Yorkers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Boeing Lawsuit Settlement
… implementing an ombudsman program that will provide a channel for Boeing employees to raise work-related concerns, … Safety Committee. Finally, Boeing will recover $237.5 million from the directors’ insurers. “What happened at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-boeing-lawsuit-settlementV.1 Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance Overview and Policies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… making operations more efficient. The sections contained in this chapter are intended to provide an overview of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v1-chart-accounts-coa-governance-overview-and-policiesSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… and the Department were not in compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards that govern the … and did not establish adequate processes for managing user access of Department systems. The five recommendations … logging, controls over change management and user access, patching, and a succession plan for dated programming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Report 2009-S-84). Background Our initial audit … (Department) grant payments to Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Rainbow) were appropriate and adequately supported. … State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center Report (2009-S-84) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… security controls at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (College) are sufficient to minimize the various … security controls at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering College are sufficient to minimize the various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… in Erie and Niagara counties, including operation of the Metro Bus and Rail System, Buffalo Niagara International …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyColdspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background … The District’s general fund budget totaled $49,050 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mHousing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… adequately controlling and monitoring administrative costs for the period January 1, 2012 through November 25, 2015. … to help ensure that authority resources are used only for appropriate authority expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Maine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… the same level of programs and services while keeping the tax levy as low as possible. However, they were able to do so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49