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Main-Transit Fire Department – Banquet Hall Disbursements And Collections (2024M-86)
… receipts or another suitable record to demonstrate amounts of collections due to the Department. Without adequate documentation and controls, the Office of the State Comptroller’s auditors and Department officials … his involvement with the banquet hall or this conflict of interest as required by New York State General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/01/03/main-transit-fire-department-banquet-hall-disbursements-and-0Lewis County – Purchase Cards (2024M-41)
… Determine whether Lewis County’s (County) purchase card charges were properly approved, supported and for … purposes. Key Findings We reviewed 366 purchase card charges totaling $229,635 and determined the charges … prior approval is required by the County’s purchase card policy, 238 online purchases totaling $189,852 did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/07/26/lewis-county-purchase-cards-2024m-41Panama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials purchased goods and services in compliance with the District’s procurement policies. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not always comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Opinion 88-55
… of books and records for audit. Even if the village does not obtain access to the fire company's books and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12-response.pdfOpinion 91-9
… Vol. 1, Statutes, §97; see also Block v Sprague , 285 NY 69; People v Tremaine , 281 NY 1; Pryor v City of Rochester , 166 NY 548). Considering SCCL, §75 as a whole, since the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9DiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… 52, and Michael "Bucky" VanValkenburgh, 44, both of West Hurley, were charged with Corrupting the Government … serving as a captain. VanValkenburgh remains on the Board of Commissioners for the fire district. "Mr. Gutierrez and … and lifestyle," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the joint work of my office with District Attorney Carnright, they will now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in … of county employment and admitted to stealing the cash between 2012 and 2017. She agreed to pay back $4,100 in … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftOpinion 90-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties … to be a true copy of the original of such order on file in his office (emphasis supplied). Article 21 of the CPLR, … of law to the contrary notwithstanding", the obvious meaning of the statute is that only a certification by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12Opinion 92-54
… the designation of a bank as a depository is a "contract" for purposes of article 18 (see General Municipal Law, … provides an exception from the prohibitions of section 801 for contracts entered into prior to the election or … Section 802(1)(h), however, does not provide an exception for renewals of such contracts. Therefore, should the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… address climate change. "This is an unprecedented victory for investors in the fight to ensure a smooth transition to a … That year it received 38 percent support, a record for a climate related proposal at the company. The proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the period from … Mitchell-Lama developments. As of February 22, 2024, there are 93 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama rental … and in compliance with current Mitchell-Lama rules. This audit is based on a sample of three developments: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and recommends ways for the Fund to build on its climate change work to protect and add value for the public workers that rely on it for retirement. The … served voluntarily. The panel was charged with offering strategies for the Comptroller’s consideration on how the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… railways and require oil transporters to carry sufficient insurance to cover cleanup costs and other liabilities … Fund, capped at $40 million, was created to protect public health and the environment by providing quick access to funds … DiNapoli for advocating for measures to protect public health and hold industry accountable.” “Riverkeeper welcomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… costs. The city plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2020-21 fiscal year. Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… budget and on those who use the transit system in the form of higher fares and tolls. Debt service and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… to 46 for individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program, a savings and investment tool for individuals with … "The current age limit for the ABLE program doesn't account for a lot of folks who acquire their disability after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… where the Transferor is attempting to avoid a lien, tax obligation or other legal responsibility relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignments