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Opinion 2000-8
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … with those functions instead being performed by a deputy. You ask whether a county public health commissioner who has a … and procedures (see General Municipal Law §§103, 104-b) can help ensure that such contracts are awarded in the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8Opinion 93-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … municipal officers and employees for purposes of obtaining information relative to potential conflicts of interest. You … whether our request for these documents is subject to the Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law, §84 et seq …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … amounts of claims to document which claims are authorized for payment. Berkshire Fire District – Recording and … the treasurer incorrectly recorded the real property taxes for 2012 and 2013 as an opening balance in the check register …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… has adopted a procurement policy that requires competition for purchases not subject to bidding requirements, the policy does not clearly establish procedures for procuring professional services. Also, the purchasing … BOCES reported district-based staff who were not eligible for aid reimbursement from SED. As a result, BOCES claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Police Bulletin No. SP-172
… State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA), provides for an annual expertise payment. Effective Date(s) The 2016 … or Leave of Absence/MLL (Mil Lv) on 11/01/16 are eligible for the Expertise Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the eligibility criteria on 11/01/16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-172-2016-state-police-expertise-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-164
… Association of the New York State Troopers (PBA), provides for an annual hazardous duty payment. Effective Date(s) The … (Military Training Stipend) on 11/01/15 are eligible for the Hazardous Duty Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the eligibility criteria on 11/01/15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-164-2015-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-163
… State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA), provides for an annual expertise payment. Effective Date(s) The 2015 … (Military Training Stipend) on 11/01/15 are eligible for the Expertise Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the eligibility criteria on 11/01/15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-163-2015-state-police-expertise-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-157
… Association of the New York State Troopers (PBA), provides for an annual hazardous duty payment. Effective Date(s) The … (Military Training Stipend) on 11/01/14 are eligible for the Hazardous Duty Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the eligibility criteria on 11/01/14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-157-2014-state-police-hazardous-duty-payAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 14 recommendations made in our initial audit report, … Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Report 2014-S-4 ). Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followDiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… agreed to produce a comprehensive report on the company’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, New York State … how standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new stationary sources and the regulation of carbon … of the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds. "The withdrawal of this proposal demonstrates that companies are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… school shooting in Parkland, Florida highlight the need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to student and … (Building Plans). The Law outlines general requirements for the plans, but the specifics are left up to safety teams … School Districts’ compliance with the requirements for school safety planning and, consequently, does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… work. The Board did not audit claims before approving them for payment or require annual audits of the Clerk-Treasurer’s … (2018M-274) County officials did not seek competition for aggregate purchases from nine vendors totaling … County) The Assessor granted four woodland exemptions for rented agricultural parcels with $40,028 in assessed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… of local facilities. The commission is also responsible for responding timely to inmate complaints and grievances, … are resolved and how long they have been in process. For state Department of Correction and Community Supervision … Implement a system to retain and analyze information for DOCCS correctional facilities, such as incidents, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsFood Metrics Implementation
… food dollars are spent and identifying opportunities for additional purchases of local foods. The intent of the … in the acquisition process. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on State agencies’ food purchases – both from inside and outside the State – and for providing a Food Metrics Annual Report to the Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Services (APS) – a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, because of a mental or physical … shelter, clothing, medical care); need protection from abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or other harm; and have no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … annual reports with the Office of State Comptroller for the past two years. Lockport Public Library – Claims … to payment. Instead, claims were audited and approved for payment by the director, who also signed the disbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not request proposals within the last five years for 43 professional service contracts (91% of contracts … retain documentation to demonstrate quotes were obtained for 48 purchase and public works contracts (100% of contracts … manage and monitor fuel access and usage or account for fuel inventory. As a result, seven enabled fuel user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Public School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… students, teachers, visitors, and staff is a high priority for DoE and for government policymakers. New York State’s Safe Schools … plans, codes of conduct, and emergency response plans for each school as appropriate. In conjunction with the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… the Program New York City Transit (Transit) is responsible for providing public transportation in New York City, … passengers per day. Maintaining safety and cleanliness for the daily riders who use its 472 subway stations is one … mandatory weekly station inspections and daily inspections for the top 25 slips, trips, and falls in subway stations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on … 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. … 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/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-case