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Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… Purpose To determine whether Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program … are being awarded and disbursed in an efficient manner to help meet the State's critical low-income housing needs. … To determine whether LowIncome Housing Trust Fund Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programOpinion 89-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (filing of registration statements by pawnbrokers) LICENSING AND … Whether the conduct of a particular business would constitute the conduct of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-37Opinion 92-52
… Authority of Great Neck North ("Authority") was created by title 8-B of article 5 of the Public Authorities Law (§1197-a … counties, cities, towns, villages, water districts, utility companies, individuals, firms or corporations , … towns, villages and water districts, but also with private utility companies, individuals, firms or corporations. We do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly … the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley 59 of Nunda New York for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsRensselaer County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74)
… Development Agency (RCIDA) officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were properly billed, collected and … an inconsistent payment calculation process that resulted in two projects being overbilled a total of $170,842 and two … Development Agency RCIDA officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes PILOTs were properly billed collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/24/rensselaer-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2021m-74XVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… loaned to non-State agencies in anticipation of (1) future repayment from the recipient, or (2) future reimbursement … Law requires that no loans shall be made until a written repayment agreement, including a schedule as to when the … corporations from regular appropriations subject to repayment agreements. These are not advance appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsVillage of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of … deficits in the general fund, water fund, sewer fund and capital projects fund as of February 28, 2023, including … the remaining principal amount of any budget, deficiency and/or revenue anticipation notes outstanding at the time the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1Opinion 88-79
… of Article VIII, section 1 of the State Constitution. We express no opinion, however, as to the types of activities … that the arrangement is permissible under Federal law. We express no opinion, however, as to whether such an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79Opinion 96-6
… 18, 1996 John T. Biscone, Esq., Town Attorney Town of New Scotland 1 Former Town Law, §104 was repealed (L 1964, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6Compliance 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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian of the Northern District of New … Assembly. “Public service is a commitment, not a means for self-enrichment,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. … case.” Scarborough’s federal convictions relate to his wrongful receipt of per diem payments from New York State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsOpinion 96-19
… and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements (joint … of a building to be used as town hall and fire station) -- Real Property (joint acquisition of real property … and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o; TOWN LAW, §§64(2), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19Opinion 2009-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … relating specifically to the treasurer, and abstain from voting on such matters. Even if the fire district's code of … himself or herself from discussions, and abstain from voting, on the appointment of his or her spouse to the office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1DiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … stress designations largely reflects recent increases in state and federal aid. “Pandemic-related federal funding as well as a boost in state aid have helped school districts avoid a fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… and making a false statement before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Gary L. Sharpe in federal court in Albany, announced by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and making a false statement before Chief US District Court Judge Gary L Sharpe in federal court in Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsCompliance 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.pdfTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Human Rights reviewed and addressed housing discrimination complaints timely and in accordance with its policies and … education, and outreach. HUD refers housing discrimination complaints to DHR for investigation. Additionally, if the … Case Management System (CMS) for housing discrimination complaints. According to data obtained from CMS, as of …
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
… computers, and a residential alarm system. This case and investigation were conducted as part of Operation … General’s Public Integrity Bureau are prosecuting the case, with assistance from analysts Morgan McCollum and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… (OUF), which took in a record $48 million from them in 2022. “Unused gift cards have set a new record, as they make … high amount of unused gift cards turned over to OUF in 2022 was attributed in part to a settlement which required … this year. A new law went into effect on December 10, 2022, that allowed the expiration date for gift cards to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards