Search
Opinion 91-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … power to appoint a commission for the preparation of new ward boundaries to the advice and consent of the common … are elected officers, unless otherwise provided by State or local law (see SCCL, §4). Thus, to the extent that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9State University of New York Farmingdale State College
All agency audits from 2009 to present.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/zip/state-university-new-york-farmingdale-state-college.zipOpinion 2001-7
… collected from the properties within the district on an ad valorem basis, unless the petition requesting … the properties within the extension on the same basis (ad valorem or benefit) as expenses of the parent district … for changing the basis of assessment of a district from ad valorem to benefit in certain circumstances (Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7Health, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… Objective To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and … that provides highly specialized instructional support in a wide variety of settings and locations. In school year 2019-20, approximately 26,000 special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… receive support services and a subsidy toward their monthly rent to ensure they are able to live independently. … DCS claimed about $2.9 million in expenses to provide an average of 192 beds and LOD claimed nearly $3.4 million in expenses to provide an average of 241 beds, for a total of $6.3 million in Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesOpinion 98-24
… that the "home area" of the firefighter at the time of injury is responsible for VFBL benefits (see Volunteer … Law, §30[1-6]). Thus, for example, if at the time of injury, a volunteer firefighter was a member of a fire … Firefighters' Benefit Law, §30[1]; see, e.g., 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-15, p 30). Services provided pursuant to section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in August were 15.5% higher than they were during the same period in 2020, … sales tax collections for the third quarter (July through September) of 2021. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… for appropriate costs.” SCO has two contracts worth $2.7 million to provide extended school day services for the … for the extended day program; $3,173 for an adult aerobics class; and $2,670 for disc jockey services. DiNapoli’s auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsDiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… and city programs, reviewing nearly 20,000 rent-regulated tenant complaints and the awarding of $230 million in … state’s Office of Rent Administration (ORA), which handles tenant complaints for nearly 1 million regulated apartments … DiNapoli said. “Our latest audit found delays in resolving tenant complaints that are simply unacceptable. No one should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls
… that outpace revenues, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, … that outpace revenues according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-may-be-looming-glens-fallsDiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… 55, of Stony Point, and Mr. Kumar, 48, of Yonkers, were arrested in May 2024 by the Westchester County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesXI.15.A Competitive Grants Procurement Record – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to award or not award and the bid protest time frame has closed. All documents related to any protest should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi15a-competitive-grants-procurement-recordIX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… of Labor (DOL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) will be the only onboarded agencies that manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agenciesOpinion 91-27
… discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Real Property (sale of unneeded real property without public bidding) LOCAL … real property of the historical association necessary for the construction of a sewage treatment plant. The county … towns or all villages" (Municipal Home Rule Law, §2[5]; NY Const, art IX, §3). In our prior opinions, we concluded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27Opinion 89-55
… (d)(3): A town board may adopt a local law, subject to mandatory referendum, transferring the town board's power … the powers of elected officials shall be subject to mandatory referendum. Therefore, since a local law delegating … a power of the elected town board, it would be subject to mandatory referendum. December 29, 1989 John C. Jilnicki, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-55Opinion 90-46
… from the Office of Court Administration. Specifically, you have asked whether you may pay a $19,700 refund to a county which amount … Whether you may pay a $19700 refund to a county which amount reflects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46XII.8.B Matching – XII. Expenditures
… extract: Approval Status Match Status Match Result B – Pending Budget Check OR V – Pending OSC M – Matched Pass B – Pending Budget Check P - Pending Budget Pending B – Pending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8b-matchingTown of Stamford - Annual and Claims Auditing (2018M-227)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that audits of records and claims were performed. Key … Determine whether the Board ensured that audits of records and claims were performed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-stamford-annual-and-claims-auditing-2018m-227Village of West Haverstraw - Summer Program (2019M-146)
… properly supported and audited. Key Findings The Program Coordinator (Coordinator), who deposited receipts for the 2018 Program, did not deposit all funds intact. The Coordinator held cash to pay vendors and reimburse staff who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/11/22/village-west-haverstraw-summer-program-2019m-146Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… Additionally, facilities are required to monitor nurse performance using evaluations. For our audit, we … screening checks, including retaining records supporting nurse candidates’ credentials. At each facility we visited, … of Interest State Education Department: Oversight of Nurse Licensing ( 2016-S-83 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retention