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Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In addition, Cowart’s son and daughter-in-law, Allen, 31, and Fredia, 28, both of … Inc., sought and obtained a $6,000 grant from NAF, with the assistance of Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be … for the duration of the school year. The salary associated with this appointment was $23 an hour. However, Stephanie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial report Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followDiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… giving herself $5,518.77 in benefits that she was not entitled to. "Today, Jennifer Thurber is being held … Steuben County District Attorney’s Office and the Corning Police Department for their ongoing partnership in ensuring … State Comptroller’s Division of Investigations and Corning Police Department found that Thurber, 56, altered her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsAccidental Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… (RS6047) . You must also select a pension payment option for the payment of your disability benefits. The pension payment option election form must be completed by you (the member who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-disabilityDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… Fortune 500 companies are shifting to renewable energy, not just because it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyOpinion 2001-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … for purposes of section 801 of the General Municipal Law) -- Purchases and Sales (assistant fire chief as … for, the fire district if, as assistant chief, he or she does not have any of the powers and duties listed in General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11XI.18.G Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Debarment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… New York State Workers’ Compensation Law (WCL) has specific coverage requirements for businesses contracting with New … workers’ compensation and disability benefits insurance coverage prior to issuing any permits or licenses, or prior … and effect unless the contractor provides and maintains coverage during the life of the contract for the benefit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18g-workers-compensation-coverage-and-debarmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsLivonia Central School District – Conflict of Interest (2024M-89)
… in District contracts that were not in compliance with the District’s code of ethics. Key Findings A Board of Education (Board) member, … occurs when an official has an interest in a contract with the school district which they have a power or duty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/livonia-central-school-district-conflict-interest-2024m-89Opinion 2011-1
… ( see e.g. Abiele Contracting Inc. v New York City School Construction Authority , 91 NY2d 1, 10, 666 NYS2d 970, … authority ( see Abiele Contracting Inc . v New York City School Construction Authority , 91 NY2d 1, 11, 666 NYS2d 970, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1Opinion 88-15
… corporation and the village or school district, whether or not you receive a pecuniary or material benefit from such … from exercising any section 801 powers and duties will not cure a prohibited conflict of interest ( Dykeman v … exception applies, your interest in the contract would not be prohibited, but disclosure of the interest in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-15DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017
… in Salina, Onondaga County. $9.8 million with El Sol Contracting ES II Enterprises JV for bridge steel repairs at various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-january-2017DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip … and public health environment.” Consumer costs in the NYC metro area have grown most steeply for energy, … of transportation, food and housing; Comparisons of the NYC metro area CPI changes to select metro areas across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsOpinion 91-5
… FINANCE LAW, §106.00(b); VILLAGE LAW, §17-1726: A town may not issue indebtedness after the incorporation of a village … enumerated in Village Law, §17-1726. If the debt was not issued for such a purpose, the town debt remains debt of … "shall cease, but the indebtedness of such county shall not, for purposes of this article, be included as part of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5Opinion 92-22
… prepares its own assessment roll may maintain a private tax certiorari practice limited to representing the owners of property located outside the village without violating article 18 of the General Municipal Law. You ask whether a village comptroller may maintain a private tax certiorari practice limited to representing the owners of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22Selected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… public corporation that does not receive State funds or tax revenues or credits for its operations. Chapter 469 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Opinion 97 - 12
… developers in matters before the planning board would not appear to raise questions as to potential prohibited … of this Office that an application to a planning board is not a contract for article 18 purposes (e.g. 1991 Opns St … 91-48, p 132). Therefore, the proposed arrangement would not appear to raise questions as to potential prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12New Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… offset the revenue loss to the MTA from a reduction in the Payroll Mobility Tax on small businesses. Read the Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… it and other city agencies have taken. As of March 10, 2022, NYCEM had 755 hazard mitigation actions listed as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersState Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… of State authority contracts is displayed on Open Book NY. Approved Eligible Contracts Filed Exempt Contracts … eligible State authority contracts are displayed on Open Book New York. By comparison, the Comptroller is required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-ny