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Opinion 94-6
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … provisions (see e.g. Yonkers Bus v Maltbie, n.o.r., 23 NYS2d 87 affd 260 App Div 893, 23 NYS2d 91; DePerno v Dolan, 9 NY2d 433, 214 NYS2d 434; see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6Village of Cobleskill - Misappropriated Funds and Board Oversight (2018M-47)
Determine whether the Board provided sufficient oversight of the former ClerkTreasurer
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/03/village-cobleskill-misappropriated-funds-and-board-oversight-2018m-47State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Misappropriation of Funds The former clerk-treasurer did not properly deposit, record, report or disburse village … payroll payments totaling $341,992. She also did not maintain complete and accurate accounting records, … in penalties and interest. Board Oversight The board did not provide adequate financial oversight, obtain periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Opinion 93-17
… the contributions would not lapse at the end of the fiscal year in which the appropriation is made. As a rule, an … than a "capital project" lapses at the close of the fiscal year for which made to the extent that the appropriation has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-17State Agencies Bulletin No. 1842
… No. 1842.1 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the updated AC-2772 Direct Deposit Form … Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees with examples of how to complete the form. The updated form can be downloaded … matches the employee name in PayServ. Agencies should not use the employee name to search for the employee in PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1842-updated-direct-deposit-form-nys-employees-ac-2772Opinion 2008-1
… to school district) -- Exceptions (contracts with not-for-profit-corporations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 800(2), … also served as a trustee on the board of trustees of a not-for-profit foundation that raises money and makes gifts to … to gifts from, or other matters involving, the not-for-profit foundation for which the board member serves as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… covered the period July 2016 through June 2021. About the Program The Department administers the State’s Medicaid program. Individuals who are eligible or appear eligible for … allows for a significant cost avoidance for the Medicaid program. Local Departments of Social Services (Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicareDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) failed to spend millions of dollars on programs geared to support senior citizens, even during … publicly financed care. Programs are administered at the county level through a network of 59 Area Agencies on Aging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsLetter for refund policies for ticket sales
Letter to Reporters for refund policies for ticket sales
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/2022/pdf/ticket-sales.pdfMount Pleasant Blythedale Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-86)
… not support that they periodically sought competition for purchases totaling $478,613. In particular, officials did … the purchasing policies to include sufficient guidelines for the procurement of professional services. Periodically … service providers. The District used the same vendor for liability insurance for 18 years, heating, ventilation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/28/mount-pleasant-blythedale-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-86Opinion 2001-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … users of town highway) TOWN LAW §130(7)(a); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW §10; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE IX, §2; VEHICLE AND … Town Law §130(7)(a) authorizes towns to enact ordinances, rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Program grants "preferred source" status to Corcraft and not-for-profit organizations that serve and employ the blind, … implemented, five were partially implemented, and one has not yet been implemented. In March of 2016, the Office of the … include eleven students who received awards but did not demonstrate academic preparedness and eight students who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Pelham , Rochester Land Bank Corporation , Schroon Lake Fire District , Village of Speculator and the Village of … for projects or subcontractor performance. Schroon Lake Fire District – Disbursements (Essex County) Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District - Leave Records (2018M-264)
… taken is properly supported or approved. Records for 10 of 41 employees selected were missing leave pre-approval requests totaling 72 days, comprised of 452 hours for $9,927. Key Recommendation District … that all leave requests are properly approved before the leave is used. … Determine whether employee leave accrual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/floral-park-bellerose-union-free-school-district-leave-records-2018m-264Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… effort, with the Department primarily responsible for managed pollinators, typically honey bees. Honey bees are essential to the agricultural industry for the pollination services they provide. According to the … private individuals or companies that raise and care for colonies of honey bees. In 2007, under sections of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesAugust 1999: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation State Revolving Loan Funds
… the need to close a new loan every time proceeds are advanced. The borrower's legal indebtedness is limited to the … in a trustee bank in the name of the borrower. Funds are advanced and wired to the borrower by the trustee bank after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/august-1999-new-york-state-environmental-facilities-corporation-state-revolving-loan-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… were proper and supported, and debt service payments were for legitimate Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund … $33,280 or provide timely monthly reports to officials for eight of the 13 months in the audit period; or prepare … to be audited and approved before payment. Bellmore Union Free School District – Payroll (Nassau County) District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Purpose To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) has taken … fees using outside law firms and to minimize unbillable toll transactions. The audit covered the period January 1, … Bridges and Tunnels, is an MTA agency that operates seven toll bridges and two tunnels that interconnect parts of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, … P. DiNapoli. "This audit has identified ways in which the Thruway can improve its collection of tolls and fees,” … Aspects of Toll Collections Related Report Assessment of NYS Thruway Authority Finances and Proposed Toll Increases … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead
… FY 2027 (18% of city-fund revenues), even when adjusting for stronger revenue collections. “The city’s steps to close … Program to Eliminate the Gap. The city’s budget surplus for FY 2023, which will be used to prepay a portion of the … financial plan. If it is ratified and sets a pattern for other labor agreements, total labor costs would increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-ahead