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Signal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Signal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Report 2017-S-6 ). About the Program New York … including Electrical, which is responsible for Power and Signals. Subway track is divided into sections for … who are responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and testing (MIT) of the equipment at their assigned section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-followSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… During the 2013 State of the State Address, the Charge NY program was unveiled, with the goal to increase sales of … partners to place DCFCs in strategic locations to drive market adoption of EVs and test business models. Since our … programs’ intentions and did not review and analyze usage data for charger placement or use outreach efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's announcement of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does … – a completely unforeseen revenue crisis that is no fault of its workers or commuters. The extreme measures outlined by … and push debt service costs to more than a quarter of every dollar of revenue. “Washington must act. The MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonSecurities Coordinating Committee
… (MTA) which also represents the NYC Transit Authority (TA) and the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/securities-coordinating-committeeDiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… of Health (DOH) should be doing more to insure that nursing homes are properly inspecting, maintaining and … when it comes to inspecting life-saving equipment used at nursing homes," DiNapoli said. "The state Department of Health deserves credit for monitoring nursing homes and reporting deficient practices to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsOpinion 88-12
… and hiring personnel or by one village acting as "lead agency" and contracting to provide the service to the … and hiring personnel or by one village acting as "lead agency" and contracting to provide the service to the … equipment and hiring personnel or by one village acting as lead agency and contracting to provide the service to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-12Opinion 90-53
… (authority to contract out functions of village road commissioner) -- Permissible Functions (discretionary … Contractor (authority to contract out functions of village road commissioner) FEES -- Retention of (by independent … to perform the functions of a building inspector or deputy road commissioner. A village may, however, contract with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53DiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… The State Department of Health (DOH) has failed to hold accountable … they need to make informed decisions,” DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health generally has improved the public’s … actions it had taken or will take to implement them. The department’s full response is included in the audit. Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… some of which are not being met,” DiNapoli said. “In light of NFTA’s limited resources, it is critical that the … in Erie and Niagara counties. It oversees a bus, light rail, and paratransit system as well as two … of 307 buses, five trolleys, seven transit centers, 14 light rail stations, three bus garages, a heavy maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… with merger/acquisition Commission Orders and other agreements (including performance plans) and uses its … accountable when the terms and conditions of those agreements are not met, including applying monetary penalties … potential mergers and acquisitions, rate cases, and other agreements. Often, approval of these applications is based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsOpinion 89-60
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Building Inspector (engaged in private business of performing … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a(1)(b), (c): Although a building inspector engaged in the private business of … receipt of your letter concerning the propriety of a town building inspector also engaging in the business of providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 88-67
… the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Legal Services (law partner of village mayor hired as village attorney) GENERAL … LAW, §800(3); VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(c): If a law partner of a village mayor is appointed to the position of … meaning of General Municipal Law, §800(3) if the mayor's partner is hired independently of the partnership and is paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-67Opinion 92-57
… (by State to village) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval By (for contracts for water and sewer services from village) … interest by the State in the event of late payment, there is no authority for the State to pay to a village interest on … for water and sewer rents. You inquire whether the State is responsible for the payment of late charges imposed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsReport File Transactions (File Upload) – Enhanced Reporting
… The report file contains rows of transactions Transactions report a NYSLRS members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/report-file-transactions-file-uploadOpinion 90-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … CONSTRUCTION LAW, §41; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A committee formed by seven towns to operate a joint airport … Law, §353-a must act by majority vote of the whole committee. The participating towns may not, by local law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… report, Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Report 2021-S-19 ). About the Program Every year … Conservation Law, referred to as the Rechargeable Battery Law (Law), took effect on December 10, 2010. The Law … sealed lead, lithium-ion, or nickel metal hydride battery and any other dry cell battery capable of being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18 Enacted Budget increases funding for education, clean water, affordable housing and other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum … decisions in Washington may force tough fiscal choices for the state and raise new questions for local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadOpinion 98-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Law, to enter into a contract with a private ambulance company to provide advanced life support services on a … Whether Article 5G of the General Municipal Law states a town and local fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Niagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
Determine whether District officials properly managed and accounted for Niagara Power Coalition and Native American revenues.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/niagara-wheatfield-2019-227.pdf