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Opinion 91-24
… The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or … and the manner in which the outside users may be charged for that service. You indicate that, some years ago, a trunk line was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Vertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… safeguard information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – … significant portion of a school’s IT asset inventory, both in value and number. While officials were unable to provide … $222,000. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for overseeing the IT Department, including IT asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Churchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… procurements related to capital improvement projects (CIP) in accordance with statutory requirements and District … Generally, school district purchases should be made in the taxpayers’ best interest. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-33)
… of the budget, for unexpected occurrences and fluctuations in cash flow. In fiscal year 2023-24, the District’s general fund … $14.6 million and it educated approximately 125 students in grades K-6. The District also paid tuition to neighboring … fund balance The Board appropriated surplus fund balance in part because it adopted budgets that annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025mVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… employees’ hours were correctly entered into the payroll system. However, time records were not always: Prepared by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… before Judge Karen Brandt Brown of Oswego County Court. He is scheduled to appear again on May 22, 2026. Since taking … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by emailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… victim is in a safe and secure environment.” “This was a case of abuse of trust and greed. The defendants scammed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded guilty to theft concerning programs receiving federal funds before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterOpinion 92-46
… exceed $10,000 over the course of a fiscal year (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-64, p 169; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-35, p 80; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-4, p 6; 23 Opns St Comp, 1967, p 866; 11 Opns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 92-33
… FUNDS -- Publicity Fund (maximum amount appropriated to in town); (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of … to $3,000 annually therefor. The annual appropriation may be increased to an amount of not more than $10,000 by … for publicity, promotional and other related services to be rendered by a chamber of commerce on behalf of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 95-8
… Distributions of forfeiture moneys under section 1349(2)(h)(i) and (ii) of the CPLR must be deposited, respectively, in a … offenses. Moneys distributed pursuant to section 1349(2)(h) may not be used for youth programs. You have requested our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the nation, did … productivity. "Commuters count on the Long Island Rail Road to get them to their jobs on time and back home again," … n 2016 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR the largest commuter railroad in the nation did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without proper authorization, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… He was presented this award at the organization’s 59th national convention on Saturday. “I am truly honored to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… federal Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS), which matches enrollment data of public assistance … NYSOH started. DOH did not start reviews of the NYSOH PARIS match results until two years later, in October 2019. … outside of New York according to data sources other than PARIS, such as the U.S. Postal Service’s National Change of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… She was arrested in September 2023 following a joint investigation by Comptroller DiNapoli, the Ulster County … of Investigations (FBI) – Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, and the New York State Police. “Ms. … agencies that are part of the Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, as well as between our Office and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… "The Republican health care bill is reckless and damaging for our nation and for New York. The bill means far fewer New Yorkers would have … punches a big hole in our state budget. Members voted for this disastrous bill without knowing its true cost and … The Republican health care bill is reckless and damaging for our nation and for New York The bill means far fewer New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-actDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… 78 Fortune 500 companies sourcing renewable energy from solar, wind, geothermal and other resources that offer the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
… “New York City’s budget outlook continues to improve, and it can use this opportunity to build reserves and take other … NYCs budget outlook continues to improve and it can use this opportunity to build reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… and planned cost savings benefited New York City’s budget outlook for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, but funding for education … Despite the short-term improvement to the city’s fiscal outlook and efforts to minimize service impact, the city … report projects overtime could total $2 billion. Outlook Ahead The city should continue to seek efficiencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improves