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Opinion 91-53
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- … not exceed the amount set forth in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget unless a local law subject to … is not required to be listed in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget. (3) A town board may provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53DiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… in Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections, where a number of states experienced unexpected declines in April as most … another indication that the economy remains unpredictable and we need to be cautious as we look ahead to the remainder … 10 percent in April. DiNapoli also released a report detailing the state's fiscal position as of the end of SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
Albert Melin the former treasurer of the Patterson Fire Department in Patterson PFD New York pled guilty today to wire fraud and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge Judith C McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement of more than $11 million from the PFD
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… Her husband was a New York State employee, and the family was enrolled in NYSHIP. As a medical office manager, … providers. In those instances, the employee or family member receives any allowable reimbursement by check … innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… for all capital projects for FY 2023 through FY 2026. The biggest cost drivers were sewer projects ($2.3 … and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… growth for our future," said Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. "Our economy is strong because of our rich diversity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthXIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… and Finance is required to publish in the State Register, on or before the last day of each month, a detailed statement of all balance(s) on deposit in any bank account under the administrative … bank statement. Similarly, agency deposits not shown on the monthly bank statement must be investigated and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliationsXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the end of the fiscal year vouchers and journal transfers including fringe benefit payments must be paid by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… and improve results and ensure the efficient use of funds. Report New York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) arranged for eligible students to be placed in special education services and programs within the required time frames, and provided … students in special education. In New York City (NYC), the DOE is responsible for determining eligibility for and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… to an Altamont, N.Y. company that serves as a supportive housing provider for New Yorkers with mental illness. The … since 2014 that examined companies providing supportive housing services through OMH and the New York City Department … forward, as the state continues to invest in supportive housing programs to help other vulnerable populations, steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… Wall Street’s pandemic boom came to an end in 2022, with pretax, first half profits of $13.5 … $31 billion earned in the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on … fueled in part by the extraordinary federal response to the pandemic were not sustainable,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… but the agricultural sector proved to be among the most resilient, losing just 1 percent of jobs in 2020 compared to … but the agricultural sector proved to be among the most resilient losing just 1 percent of jobs in 2020 compared to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… New York’s Clean Energy Fund (CEF), established in 2016 to help New York reach its … 45% of its total efficiency goals. “The Clean Energy Fund has made good progress on reaching its solar energy … clean energy goals. Report New York State’s Clean Energy Fund Other Related Work Climate Act Goals – Planning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … As a result of the company’s new policy, the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) has withdrawn its … with a market value of $63,597,359 as of the end of the State Fiscal Year March 31, 2013. "Safeway is sending a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… vendors, totaling $3.5 million, subject to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in GML. Additionally, the … $1.2 million, which were not subject to the competitive bidding requirements and purchases from 10 vendors, totaling … and services not subject to New York State competitive bidding laws as required by the District’s procurement policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29As Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for … communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. … more affordable for New Yorkers. It offers low-interest mortgage programs, down payment assistance loans, loans and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Objectives To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required … 8, 2020 was to provide clean, low-cost, and reliable energy consistent with its commitment to the environment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88DiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… its replacement of public and private lead water service lines without running afoul of the State Constitution’s … governments as they work to replace all lead service lines connected to residential services throughout New York … Carmella Mantello . “We have already replaced over 350 lines and have an ambitious plan to replace all lead pipes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutional