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Opinion 88-31
… in connection with a cash bail or a partially secured bail bond is received by a court or other authorized public … §§500.10[10], 520.15[1]) or a partially secured bail bond (see CPL, §500.10[18]), the treasurer or the … to ameliorate the harsh effects of forfeiture on the surety ( see People v Public Service Mutual Insurance Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31DiNapoli Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays
… on-time performance (OTP) last year and in the first half of 2025 remained better than in 2019, but the causes of delays have changed as riders have returned. The … is on time if it reaches its last stop within five minutes of its scheduled arrival without skipping any stops. With far …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-report-identifies-trends-causes-subway-delaysService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation (Follow-Up)
… Business Development (Division) within the Office of General Services to oversee the State’s SDVOB Program … not yet developed a written, comprehensive statewide plan for implementing the Program that includes progressive milestones and participation goals. The Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementation-followDiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… Sales of organic farm products rose 56 percent statewide from 2008 to 2014 with $164 million in sales that year, as New York ranked third nationwide in the number of certified … said "As demand soars for organic and locally-grown products, New York's farmers are competing at a national …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkGeneric PINs
… The objective of our examination was to determine whether DEC’s use of fuel cards complied with the Office of General … the State Vehicle Use Policy (State Use Policy), and DEC’s Policies and Procedures (DEC Policies). Background DEC has approximately 2,800 active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsCost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… Study You may need to make a determination on what type of vehicle is needed. A general rule of thumb is that used vehicles may require more frequent and … life example follows: A county was faced with the choice of either purchasing used mid-sized vehicles or new compact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… a competitive process. District officials placed orders for goods or services without a valid purchase order, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data, issued September 25, 2014 ( 2014-N-2 ) … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help the public make informed decisions when choosing a … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/compliance-clery-act-followVendor File Advisory No. 2
… W OAK AVE 45-A GRAY BOULEVARD 45-A GRAY BLVD JOHN H. SMITH JOHN H SMITH Capturing Consistent Information: Vendor Contact Name : This should be an individual who has authority to make … them and requesting they enroll in E-Supplier. If you cannot obtain a valid email address please leave this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/2-regarding-consistency-adding-vendor-informationNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the … transactions (e.g., medications received from or returned to the parent/guardian or student), nor did they document their contact with parents/guardians to notify them of expired medications or to arrange the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the … whether the Mitchell-Lama-financed units were assigned to eligible persons in compliance with properly established … observed inconsistencies in the methods used by HPD staff to place applicants on development waiting lists. Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-followOrdinary Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit if you meet the eligibility requirements and your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The ordinary death benefit is a one-time, … benefit). The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group-term life insurance, which is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/ordinary-death-benefitTheresa Fire District – Board Oversight and Financial Management (2021M-60)
… of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to ensure that financial activities were properly recorded … Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight to ensure that financial activities were properly recorded … accounting records or provide regular financial reports to the Board. She also did not file required annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/18/theresa-fire-district-board-oversight-and-financial-management-2021m-60Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act - Safety Plans - 2019-MS-1
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether 17 school districts used their resources and two charter schools … to develop, adopt, file and implement district-wide school safety plans and building-level emergency response … a safety team or did not have all the required members. No school met all of the annual safety training requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/07/25/safe-schools-against-violence-education-save-act-safety-plans-2019-ms-1Town of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 55 (41 percent) of the 133 bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Charter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
… of Trustees (Board) and officials secured student data to help protect it from unauthorized access and developed and … Board and officials did not adequately secure student data to help protect it from unauthorized access or develop an IT … result, there was an increased risk of unauthorized access to student personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/07/charter-school-educational-excellence-information-technology-2023m-174Town of Nichols – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2022M-185)
… Board consistently levied the majority of property taxes in the town-wide (TW) funds, where additional funding was not … revenues and did not levy the necessary property taxes in the town-outside-village (TOV) funds. The Town paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/24/town-nichols-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-185Thousand Islands Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-201)
… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and appropriated fund balance. Reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/thousand-islands-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-201IX.8.B Interest on Advance Payments to Vendors – IX. Federal Grants
… In such instances the agency should calculate the amount of interest earned by the vendor. If the calculated amount is … be deposited to the NYS General Checking account one of the following two ways: Intent Process Decrease payment … Voucher. See Section VII.3 AP Adjustment Vouchers / Refund of Appropriations . Deposit as revenue to the Federal Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8b-interest-advance-payments-vendors