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Opinion 92-21
… of numerous pending cases brought under the Vehicle and Traffic Law which have never been prosecuted, the town or … is not entitled to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and … reported the mass dismissal of numerous charges pending for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. In presenting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $242 million from May of last year. “Sales tax collections for most local … monitoring New York’s economy, including the impact of inflation on consumer behavior." New York City’s collections totaled $720 million, an increase of 13.3% — or $84.6 million — when compared to May of 2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… to alter the time records of a family member employed by the library which resulted in nearly $20,000 in … that library officials did not adequately protect public money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents should never have to worry … Thoroughly reviewing the treasurer’s reports and following up on any inconsistencies; Ensuring that all payments to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… given project has the need to have assistances from other state agencies to support their efforts on the activities of … given project has the need to have assistances from other state agencies to support their efforts on the activities of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… compliance with the notification requirements for data incidents. The Department did not provide sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… year. "Local sales tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that … te.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/local-sales-tax-growth-2017.pdf For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017Village of Shoreham – Board Oversight and Justice Court (2017M-152)
… - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of financial operations and … 31, 2016. We extended our review of Court operations back to August 1, 2013 and forward through November 30, 2016. … totaling $3,435 were collected and deposited but payments to the Clerk-Treasurer and reported to the Justice Court Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/09/village-shoreham-board-oversight-and-justice-court-2017m-152Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) has taken the appropriate steps to protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for intellectual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has failed to install electric … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Compared to what was promised, the rollout of electric vehicle chargers … “Since encouraging more drivers to switch to electric cars is a part of the state’s strategy for lowering emissions, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… programs offered by nearly two dozen state agencies and public authorities, but there is no functioning governing … Investment Board (SWIB). DOL, along with 21 agencies and public authorities, 33 Local Workforce Development Boards … plans auditors reviewed, 17, covering 36 counties, cited public transportation concerns as inhibiting access to WFD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationDiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… counties – Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk and Wayne. “Individuals who attempt to operate a vehicle while … or not reported in a timely manner (Cortland, Suffolk and Wayne). For example, auditors found officials in Erie and … at all (in Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk and Wayne) and another 14 of the cases were reported late (Erie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededDiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… today issued a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic related to a scheme to … DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in US District Court by Joseph L Junkovic related to a scheme to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… and $4.3 million, respectively. Analysis Economic and Policy Insights – Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… implementation of CPSS improved the payment experiences for the public and promoted time and cost savings for City agencies. The audit covered the period from July … and Payment Services, is to deliver a citywide service for the acceptance of payments and related business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… of 1989 requires the State Comptroller to audit NYPA’s management and operations at least once every 5 years. NYPA … of dependable electricity to the people of the State. It generates, transmits, and sells electricity. NYPA’s … On April 1, 2020, New York introduced the BuildSmart 2025 program, which expands upon the original program and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Catskill Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial … Catskill Central School District is located in the Towns of Catskill, Athens and Cairo in Greene County. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/catskill-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-134Baldwin Union Free School District – Non-instructional Overtime (2017M-128)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s overtime for … Baldwin Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/baldwin-union-free-school-district-non-instructional-overtime-2017m-128Vacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… to middle-income families. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s … mission is to promote the construction and preservation of affordable, high-quality housing for low- and … and preservation, and ensuring sound management of the City’s affordable housing stock. In New York City, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentElevator Safety
… Purpose To determine whether elevator inspections and tests are done timely and properly by inspectors who have the proper credentials. Our audit covered the period … the non-DOB inspector, while noting the issue, did not have the required tool (gauge) to measure the diameters of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safety