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Opinion 93-30
… do so, the cost of the transportation is a county charge. You ask whether the cost incurred by a village in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… on Jewish Poverty (Met Council). Friedman pleaded guilty to felony Grand Larceny and Conspiracy charges for … here . “Herb Friedman abused his position of trust to help steal millions of dollars from a taxpayer-funded charitable organization--one dedicated to serving some of New York City’s poorest and most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District , Genesee … agreement with its bank, district officials told us they do not have an agreement with the bank. They also did not … describe if there are any conditions or circumstances when soliciting proposals or quotes for professional services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… of Agriculture and Markets (Department) to set standards for the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog … licenses are required to establish and maintain a shelter for dogs or contract for those services. Municipalities are also required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full compliance by December 2019. As of January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… events, including attempted suicides, weapons possession, sex offenses or domestic violence, are required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawOpinion 89-40
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Reimbursement for … Expenses (loss of wages) WORDS AND PHRASES -- Employer (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §72-o) GENERAL … in their ordinary acceptance and significance and the meaning commonly attributed to them" ( Phaneuf v City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… The former Deputy Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of West Carthage, Kaytlin Ennis, was arraigned … trust and now will be held accountable. My thanks to District Attorney Mills and the State Police for their … prevails in this case.” “The arrest of Ms. Ennis sends a strong message that we will not tolerate dishonest actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageTown of Bainbridge – Justice Court Operations (2021M-51)
… accurately collected, recorded and reported and deposited in a timely manner. Key Findings The Justices did not always … liabilities by $4,129. The Justices cannot account for the source of this money. Key Recommendations The Justices should: Deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/11/19/town-bainbridge-justice-court-operations-2021m-51Opinion 2004-8
Whether the village may establish a reserve fund to accumulate monies for the noninsured expenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8Opinion 93-21
… (procedures for sale of) REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for to sell fire truck in fire district) -- Permissive (need for to sell fire truck in fire district) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- … best price or maximum financial benefits, it may resolve to sell by negotiated sale subject to applicable referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-21Opinion 92-31
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … partisan or political purposes or undertakings (see NY Const, art VIII, §1; Phillips v Maurer , 67 NY2d 672, 499 … lv denied 78 NY2d 862, 578 NYS2d 877; Stern v Kramarsky , 84 Misc 2d 447, 375 NYS2d 235; cf . People v Ohrenstein , 77 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31Opinion 96 - 11
… for the sale of real property to voter approval. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning certain land … You ask whether the town board, on its own motion, may subject this proposed land sale to referendum. Pursuant to … We note that town park lands are impressed with a public trust and may not be alienated without specific State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… P. Bruen. “We will continue to aggressively investigate any case that involves public corruption, and I want to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingComplaint Processing
… 1 and if CCRB is conducting investigations in compliance with New York City regulations and CCRB’s internal policies … significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with CCRB reporting averages of 317 and 430 days to fully … penalties stated by its memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the NYPD over disciplinary penalties in one case soon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingSafety of Seized Dogs
… Markets Law (Law) empowers the Department to set standards for the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog … licenses are required to establish and maintain a shelter for dogs or to contract for those services. Municipalities are also required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… could not determine whether deposits made during the audit period represented all receipts collected during that … for purchases. Although the purchases reviewed in the audit were minor, the lack of a procurement policy increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… State Executive Law Chapter 18, Article 10, Section 202-A (Executive Law), which took effect on July 1, 2022, … will take to ensure meaningful access to their services for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) New Yorkers. The … hours of operation, or rescheduling an appointment. When the interaction occurs at State and County DMVs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followWage Theft Investigations
… whether these efforts are successful in recovering funds for injured workers. Our audit covered the period April 1, … reports. Employers may be allowed a payment plan for restitution, but the Division has not established … manage the current cases and backlog. Develop criteria for investigators to use to determine if a payment plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsAffidavit for Benefit Payment (1310.4) (RS4139)
To make a written statement for the purpose of receiving a deceased NYSLRS retiree’s death benefit when there is no executor, administrator of the deceased's estate, surviving spouse, minor child, or beneficiary use form RS4139.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs4139.pdf