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… Online Services. Vendors Before you begin, be sure you have the: Vendor Name : Legal Business Name Vendor ID : New … The Vendor ID is not the Taxpayer ID Number. If you don’t have a NYS Vendor ID, contact the OSC Helpdesk to request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/enroll-vendrep-systemHomeownership Rates in New York
… Mac”) finds higher shares of appraisals below the contract price in majority-Black and -Hispanic neighborhoods relative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… potential action. These high-stakes decision points have become increasingly common in the last decade, making … of public attention. Many states, including New York, have debt limits in place on state bonds. However, the … of those limits varies greatly. In New York, the limits have been circumvented too easily, often with little public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionVillage of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… of claims. Ensure investments were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 As a … IT policies and procedures. Village officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… female heads of household; Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Pacific Islanders; people with disabilities; and … and improving State efforts. Subsequent reports will look at specific dimensions of poverty, including food insecurity … Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander and American Indian New Yorkers experience poverty at twice the rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… "Mr. Alvarez allegedly dodged campaign finance laws to illegally obtain matching funds," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Thanks to the work of my investigators and auditors in partnership … Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman have worked together to fight corruption through their Joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B17-6-8)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in … Finance Law Section 10.10 requires local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/20/village-suffern-budget-review-b17-6-8Opinion 95-5
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … service ("E911"). Generally, Article 6 provides that any county, except a county wholly contained within a city, … obtaining and maintaining telecommunication equipment, we have previously expressed the opinion that the definition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B22-6-2)
… for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, is authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/04/15/village-suffern-budget-review-b22-6-2Legal Topics and Approvals
… Refunding Local Debt Pursuant to Sections 90.00 and 90.10 of the Local Finance Law Conflicts of Interest: Municipal … the "Piggybacking" Exception to Competitive Bidding [pdf] How to Apply for Exclusion of Sewer Debt from Municipal Debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsOpinion 93-1
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … salary of county attorney when so acting. If that opinion does still represent our views, you also ask whether our … upon the deputy. There remains no other vested with any of its functions. The deputy at once becomes acting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… pledged to fight against racial injustice. Many companies have taken steps to back their promises, but many have not,” DiNapoli said. “Companies are responsible for … to published reports, workers of color within the company have allegedly been negatively impacted by these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… Purpose To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of … enterprises and accurately reported program results to the Department of Economic Development. The audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesFort Hunter Fire District – Capital Reserve Funds (2022M-202)
… funding goals. Clearly identify the source of funding for the capital reserves as a part of the budgeting process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/fort-hunter-fire-district-capital-reserve-funds-2022m-202DiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… treasurer from June 2007 until August 2016. On April 22, 2022, the State Comptroller’s Office released an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000Appendix B — Travel References – Travel and Conference Expense Management
Online References
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-b-travel-referenceseLearning Videos and Resources
… The videos here provide explanation and guidance on reporting procedures. Check back often for new videos and links to resources. If there are additional topics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/elearning-videos-and-resourcesVolunteer Firefighters – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Volunteer firefighters are also eligible for reimbursement of certain expenses incurred while … attending training schools and courses of instruction for firefighters. General Municipal Law 12 authorizes the … of a municipal corporation or fire district to provide for reimbursement for registration fees up to a maximum of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/volunteer-firefightersPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… for goods and services. Key Findings Our audit found NYRA does not have adequate monitoring and oversight over its purchasing … competition is not fully promoted, and overspending may have occurred. Specifically: NYRA made a significant number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesOpinion 89-48
… might be recovered by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection … two surety bonds each of which is entitled "Undertaking for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how … certain claims by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48