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DiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… that its assessment of wait time between trains is a better indicator of subway service. But DiNapoli’s auditors … The presentation suggested that riders’ wait times were a better service measurement than on-time performance, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackVillage of Cedarhurst – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-19)
… of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and reports, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-cedarhurst-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-19Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Hoosick Falls (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): … Filed the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported the … records and reports, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 4-408. Ensure the AFR was prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-162022 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2022.pdf2021 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2021.pdfTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
… that Town officials did not have prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings The Supervisor did not … totaling $199,000 and fund transfers totaling $874 in the accounting records. She recorded one deposit for … remained unfiled. A Board member had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the Town and his auto parts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-2021m-36XIV.3.B Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) – XIV. Special Procedures
… investments. This permits investment decisions to be made based on the assets and liquidity needs of the checking … Accounting for STIP Investments STIP investments managed by the Office of the State Comptroller are recorded in a … maturing investments. All investment purchases that are made are recorded with an investment account code in Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3b-short-term-investment-pool-stipXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is charged with the responsibility, under Section 112 of the State Finance Law, for the pre-audit of certain State contracts. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewBrookfield Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2018M-6)
… the towns of Bridgewater, Brookfield, Columbus, Hamilton, Madison and Sangerfield in Chenango, Madison and Oneida Counties. The District, which is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/brookfield-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-6Noise in New York City Neighborhoods: Assessing Risk in Urban Noise Management, January 2018
Every day, New York City’s eight million residents face a mix of urban noise, which, at best, poses an annoyance and, at worst, impacts quality of life.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-noise-in-nyc-2018.pdfOpinion 88-77
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801(1), 802(1)(f): A member of a school district board of education who is also an … has contracted with the local council to provide State funds up to fifty percent of the cost of the … of the board of education. Any such decisions might impact upon the board member in her position as salaried …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77Village of Great Neck – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-20)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Great Neck (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted … Filed the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported the … records and reports, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 4-408. The 2018-19 fiscal year was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-great-neck-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-20Opinion 93-21
… -- Disposition (procedures for sale of unneeded truck by fire district) TOWN LAW, §176(23): If a board of fire … for any lawful use (see, e.g., Ross v Wilson , 308 NY 605; Orelli v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Matter of New City Jewish Center v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS 560, affd …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-21Opinion 90-48
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … to a bus company for transportation of students. You state that the bus company has an office and outdoor parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… York State Common Retirement Fund holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on … and retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund has assets of approximately $267.8 billion as of Sept. 30, 2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… The chief of the Minetto Volunteer Fire Company in Oswego County spent nearly $6,000 in public funds on personal … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit revealed a total of $22,000 in misused funds, questionable spending and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… will also increase in 2022 and beyond, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … the trust fund balance presents a serious challenge for the state and businesses struggling to recover from the pandemic. Action is needed to avoid hiking costs for New York businesses and slowing the state’s economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentOpinion 96-5
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (exemption from when counsel to Motor Vehicle … February 14, 1996 Martin H. Brownstein, Clerk of the Court Supreme Court of the State of New York … Whether an exemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5Licensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… school, including records they are required to maintain on site, at least once every licensure period. If the Bureau … to impose sanctions, such as probation, and penalties. Key Findings While the Bureau makes determinations of … schools are fully complying with the Law and Regulations. Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsOpinion 93-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-26