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Opinion 96-6
… to the purchases by the city from the plumbing company. ( id .). Thus, in our view, the fact that a municipal officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6XVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: Section 40-a of the State Finance Law generally sets forth the basis for recognizing an … and disclosing uncollected tax revenues is included in Section 4.B - Tax Revenues of this Chapter. Leases - … occur during the estimated life of the capital projects being used as collateral or maximum of 50 years? Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdfDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… 69, of Queens, New York, was sentenced today to 13 months in prison and two years of supervised release after being convicted of wire fraud and theft from a program … Charge Andrew W. Vale. “No public official is exempt from law enforcement scrutiny; if they breach the public’s trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… of Halfmoon Supervisor Melinda Wormuth pled guilty today to two felony counts charging her with extortion and making a … General Eric Schneiderman. “Ms. Wormuth seemed oblivious to the requirements of public service, the first of which is … Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale. “Such actions have a real and negative impact on our system of government, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsOpinion 90-36
… provisions of law applicable to the collection of town and county taxes are set forth in Article 9 of the Real Property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can eventually be turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF), which took in a record $48 million from them in … growing number of the accounts being held by our Office of Unclaimed Funds. My office is working to get these funds back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Human Rights reviewed and addressed housing discrimination complaints timely and in accordance with its policies and … Program The Division of Human Rights (DHR) enforces the New York State Human Rights Law (Law) to help ensure that every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … dollar public works contracts for Monroe County to favored and connected companies, resulting in the restraint of competition. The defendants profited from this scheme and defrauded the taxpayers of Monroe County. “As our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers suffer an injury or occupational illness related to their work. Almost all … injury and illness by using a private insurance carrier, or the State Insurance Fund, or by electing to self-insure or participating in group …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… children who were in foster care during the period of July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2016. Background ACS is … informed us that despite this being referenced in its own report, it appeared without merit, as “there is no record of … allowing for improved case management. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Office of Children and Family Services: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careOpinion 2000-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … §119-n[c]). To effectuate the purposes of article 5-G, the definition of "joint service" includes the extension of … or a school district. There is no indication in this definition, or in any other provision in article 5-G, that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-24Compliance With Jonathan's Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-26)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f26.pdfEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… bus drivers. The Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for overseeing the Article 19-A Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… Director of the Monroe County Water Authority, and Nelson Rivera, former Chief Information Officer for Monroe County. … to a three year conditional discharge. Last week, Nelson Rivera pleaded guilty to two class “E” felonies and gave up his government pension. In addition, Rivera may never again serve as a New York public employee, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingVI.3.A Overview – VI. Budgets
… to another. These transfers are governed by various State statutes, depending on the type of transfer being … movement of budget authority for the State University of New York (SUNY) appropriations. Education Law Article 125, §6206 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3a-overviewDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1657
… of tax withheld from their paychecks. The IRS Withholding Calculator or other withholding calculators can help … return in order to maximize the benefit provided by the calculator. This tool allows employees to enter income, … Withholding Allowance Certificate). The IRS Withholding Calculator can be accessed at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1657-federal-withholding-change-tax-year-2018Opinion 98-18
… medical technicians within an advanced life support system" (Public Health Law, §3001[11]). An organization that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18DiNapoli: Dormitory Authority Overstated MWBE Contract Participation
… the past four years overstated the amount of business it did with minority- and women-owned business contractors … and ultimately, more successful New York,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found DASNY officials have not properly set … statewide goal; they must also include explanations as to why. DASNY did not do so. DASNY officials told DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-dormitory-authority-overstated-mwbe-contract-participation