Search
Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… Print PDF Version Must all provisions of the Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments (“Model Code”) be adopted by municipalities within New York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for a municipality to develop … Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments Frequently Asked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… Financial relief has been slow to reach New York’s pandemic-hit renters because of poor … Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), according to a new report released today by New York State Comptroller … report details OTDA’s struggles in providing information to eligible individuals, processing applications, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… for payment. Sullivan West Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (Sullivan County) District … goods and services in accordance with the statutory requirements set forth in state law or with the district’s … procurements were subject to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in state law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) ongoing efforts to increase corporate accountability for progress on … (DEI) issues. “We encourage the Fund’s portfolio companies to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion throughout their businesses not just because it is the right thing to do, but because they will be better positioned to prosper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesTown of Pawling – Procurement (2021M-17)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Pawling (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods … Determine whether Town of Pawling Town officials used a competitive process to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/18/town-pawling-procurement-2021m-17Arlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
… Arlington Station 5 and appropriately disclosed interests in leasehold agreements. Key Findings Members of the Board … agreement, which included the District providing $248,000 in additional rent to fund renovations for the leased … one lease amendment that cost an additional $77,000 in materials costs without adequate documentation. Approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/10/21/arlington-fire-district-station-number-5-renovation-2022m-54Village of Islandia – Procurement (2021M-203)
… of Islandia (Village) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings When purchasing … preserve this documentation. Revise the procurement policy to provide a detailed method for procuring professional … familiar with and follow the requirements of GML relating to conflicts of interest. Village officials disagreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-islandia-procurement-2021m-203Town of Harford - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-201)
… services and complied with statutes related to conflicts of interest. Key Findings The Highway Superintendent did not … fuel by $5,600. Key Recommendations Create an inventory list of Department assets and annually review the list to ensure asset accountability. Ensure fuel purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-harford-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-201New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… 30, 2021 Edition While Some New York Industries Are on the Path to Recovery, Others Are Not Job losses from the pandemic and the ensuing economic shutdown were swift and … deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 million jobs from February to April 2020. New data released by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021Subway Wait Assessment
… service. However, on the Dashboard, an individual can filter WA data by line, division, and peak/off-peak service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/subway-wait-assessmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… funds exemptions or four additional properties receiving senior citizens exemptions and the owners may have incorrectly received $2,551 in tax reductions. Etna Volunteer Fire Department – Procurement (Tompkins County) … in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Capital Planning and Maintenance
… capital maintenance and improvement projects; whether or not it has developed reasonable long-term capital plans; and … capital plans as required, the plans are incomplete and do not identify all of the Authority’s needs – in particular, … capital maintenance and improvement projects whether or not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… military forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New … costs reported by CPN on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports. All My Children Day Care — Compliance With the … Auditors found that on its annual Consolidated Fiscal Reports, AMC failed to provide certain key documents it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
New Yorks tourism sector is approaching a complete recovery as visitor spending and related tax revenue have surpassed prepandemic levels according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationState Agencies Bulletin No. 598
… unit. Note : Employees are not allowed an overtime meal allowance when in travel status or when the employer provides … Eligibility Rules The attachment lists overtime meal allowance rates, overtime status and payment conditions. … other than a regular working day (pass day). All overtime hours worked must be consecutive. For example: An employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/598-eligibility-and-processing-overtime-meal-allowances-executive-agenciesXII.7.B Voucher Denials – XII. Expenditures
… rejections can occur for various reasons, including at the agency’s request. The Bureau has established codes for … Payment rejections can occur for various reasons including at the agencys request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7b-voucher-denialsDiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… June 30, 2014. "This special education provider failed to adhere to the State Education Department's rules for getting … .osc.state.ny.us/sites/default/files/state-audits/documents/pdf/2019-01/sga-2017-15s43_0.pdf DiNapoli's Special Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… services provided. The district lacked adequate procedures to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed. … access to or establish environmental controls over the server room. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were … were communicated confidentially to officials. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… from taxpayers, including bonuses that were never paid to staff, liquor store purchases and holiday parties, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … ignored the rules and abused taxpayer dollars meant to educate New York’s most vulnerable children,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… related to the 2021-22 capital improvement project (CIP) were procured in accordance with district policies, … requirements and good business practices. Of the nine CIP contracts totaling $4.4 million awarded to vendors, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits