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Opinion 94-3
… opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for proceeding to improve road pursuant to Town Law, §200) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- … in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a road pursuant to Town Law, §200. You ask whether the approval … with a proceeding for the improvement of a private road pursuant to Town Law 200 when it is proposed that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3Administration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… housing in New York State. The Division’s Office of Rent Administration (Office), the subject of this follow-up … audit, is responsible for administering New York State’s rent laws. These laws are designed to provide decent, … on investment while protecting tenants from unlawful rent increases, harassment, and illegal evictions. As the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/administration-tenant-complaints-followXI-A.7 Electronic Purchase Order Authorization and Purchase Order Dispatch – XI-A. Purchasing
… required to physically sign a PO prior to sending it to a vendor. Instead, POs created and approved in the SFS will … Chapter X, Section 4.A – Vendor Classifications of this Guide for additional guidance on classifications. If the PO … address the agency selected on the purchase requisition or updated on the purchase order before approval. Refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a7-electronic-purchase-order-authorization-and-purchase-order-dispatchArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… and Quality Improvement Act of 2000 (Act), enacted October 6, 2000 and known as Lisa’s Law, was named after Lisa …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesPutnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
… The Putnam Valley Central School District is located in the Town of Putnam Valley in Putnam and Westchester Counties. The District, which … each year to pay these expenditures. This resulted in surplus fund balance, which exceeded the statutory limit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135DiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… According to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York closed out … borrowing. The states and local governments most affected by this health and economic disaster require significantly … which was planned in the Executive Budget and praised by DiNapoli as a prudent step. Tax receipts through March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… in actual and anticipated spending on capital projects over a 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in … to climate-related hazards such as increased flooding and storm damage, according to a report released today by State … survey asked respondents to assess their actual spending over the prior five years and anticipated spending over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… The State’s property tax cap limits the amount of property taxes that local … A) law [pdf]. Determines How Local Governments Report Tax Cap Information Local governments and school districts … in a reserve fund if a local government: exceeds the tax cap due to clerical or technical errors; or exceeds the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Teachers' Contract Agreement
… “The news of Mayor de Blasio and the UFT reaching an agreement for a long … largest city and municipal workforce. I applaud Mayor de Blasio and UFT President Michael Mulgrew for reaching this … The news of Mayor de Blasio and the UFT reaching an agreement for a long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-teachers-contract-agreementDiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… said. “Palm oil is in many of the products we enjoy every day, but too often suppliers produce it in ways that destroy … environment, and anti-corruption. To respect Land Tenure Rights, including the rights of indigenous and local communities to give or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilOpinion 91-7
… DISTRICTS -- Contracts (authority to contract with village fire department) AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by town with fire department rescue squad) -- Fire Districts (when fire district may contract for emergency … the emergency rescue and first aid squad of a village fire department may provide general ambulance service to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 2067
… Applicable amount from chart in Eligibility Criteria section Agency Actions - Retroactive Processing Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2067-april-2020-2021-and-2022-retroactive-increases-location-pay-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the common council did not properly monitor delinquent water, sewer and tipping fee balances. The treasurer did not … prescribed by the city code. Town of Morris – Justice Court Operations (Otsego County) The justice collected, … the board did not adopt realistic budgets based on historic trends. The district ended 2019 with $345,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… However, the town clerk and the firm's accountant are able to make disbursements without the supervisor's … when required. The board approved the treasurer's use of a debit card to purchase office supplies and postage. The use of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 92-47
… and investment of E911 surcharge moneys) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Accounting (crediting interest earned on investment … required by State or local legislation, moneys in various funds held by a municipality may be deposited in a single … Law, §9-a, relative to inter-fund advances between funds raised from different tax bases), it follows that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-47Long Island Region Economic Snapshot
Long Island's population and economic growth comes with challenges, such as traffic congestion and high property taxes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/long-island-region.pdfGrowing Cracks in the Foundation: Local Governments are Losing Ground on Addressing Vital Infrastructure Needs
State and local governments maintain critical public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/infrastructure.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: City University … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… drugs with less expensive drugs containing the same active ingredients, dosage form and strength. A prior audit, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits