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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of health concerns related to the burning of natural gas, and its implementation is currently in doubt. Should the … Transit: Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up) (2019-F-7) An initial report issued in … (SIR): Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up) (2019-F-8) An initial report issued in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… still questions regarding the MTA’s plan to balance its 2020 budget and narrow the out-year budget gaps, according to … itself into a more efficient organization, improve service and modernize the system. The right choices and … officer, or other critical staff, or estimated the total cost of implementation. The budget reduction program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… programs. $1.1 million with Moor-Clark USA, Inc. for fish food at state hatcheries. $1.1 million with Rensselaer … Fahlgren, Inc. for media planning and purchases at SUNY Buffalo. $1.7 million with The Research Foundation for the … $1.6 million to S77 LLC to transform a vacant school in Buffalo into a mixed-use facility for affordable housing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… what it has collected or monitored school districts’ compliance with other requirements in the law or regulations. … (see audit for list) and reviewed the 14 public districts’ compliance with school safety planning requirements. DiNapoli’s audit found only partial compliance with the requirements. For example: 12 school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… for the Disabled, Inc. for janitorial services at SUNY Buffalo. Department of Transportation $26.8 million with … and Historic Preservation for capital improvements to the Buffalo Harbor State Park. $3.1 million to Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Inc. to support programs providing workforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,324 contracts for state … and steam piping for the Harriman State Office Campus in Albany County. $2.5 million with Alvion Group, Inc. for … In November the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1324 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Agencies Bulletin No. 2408
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide processing instructions to agencies for entering the new Retention Bonus payment for … (M/C – BU06) are affected. Background: Pursuant to all Memorandums of Agreements dated 07/09/2025 between … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide processing instructions to agencies for entering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2408-new-retention-bonus-eligible-employees-department-corrections-andOpinion 2009-2
… rate determined by the State officer or agency charged with the duty of such determination (currently, the Office of … L 1974, ch 521, at 10). This definition is consistent with that set forth in L 1972, ch 950, § 8 (d), as amended by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2016
… Office of General Services $32.9 million with The Wesson Group LLC to expand midway and RV sites at the state … policy development and investigations. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation $529,000 in 21 … National Office Furniture Inc. for furnishings. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation $3.4 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2016State Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… of any crimes committed by Gulnick while he served in his government role, but did find weaknesses in county … evidence that the former Commissioner committed fraud in his public position,” DiNapoli said. “Despite this, we have … and I was very worried that he could have exploited his County position to steal from taxpayers," said Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2017
… pregnancy prevention grants including $3.7 million to Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers Inc. and $3.3 … Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP. State University of New York at Buffalo $8.9 million with Sodexo Operations LLC for custodial … Empire State Development Corporation $2 million to Buffalo Urban Development Corporation for demolition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2017DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2016
… Bills, Inc. for capital improvements at Ralph Wilson Stadium. $1.8 million to Genesee County Industrial … River State Park in Kings Park. $375,000 to Norberto Construction Inc. for swimming pool modernization and construction at Rockland State Park. State University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2016DiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… Reserve Fund for the first time since 2008, according to a report on the recently enacted state budget released today by … service and Personal Income Tax refunds, according to the report. While indicative of an improved cash position, the … tax credit for manufacturing companies. DiNapoli’s report notes the final budget: Increases school aid by 5.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingOpinion 2002-4
… The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or … and Expenditures (appropriation of current funds to pay for dredging privately-owned channel) -- Highway Funds … cost of the work is charged to the town's general fund. You ask whether a town may expend current tax monies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4Opinion 90-1
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … LAW, §27-0925; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i): Where a town imposes an assessment on the gross receipts of a commercial hazardous waste facility, the proceeds must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 2009-2
… sources, exceeds one-tenth of one percent of the full valuation of taxable real property in the area of the town … shall exceed one-tenth of one percent of the full valuation of the taxable real property in the area of the … improvement" exceeds one-tenth of one percent of the full valuation 3 of taxable real property in the area of the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Opinion 88-65
… §986(1)(3): Collecting officers must provide tax receipts to mortgagee banks when taxes are paid from an escrow account. Prior opinions, including 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p … for the issuance of tax receipts by the collecting officer to persons not paying the tax and the charging of a fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Opinion 92-36
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (imposition of … County Law to impose a surcharge on a part-county basis in order to finance the implementation of an enhanced 911 … serve such municipality " (emphasis added). As noted, the meaning of "municipality" for this purpose is the county ( cf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Opinion 95-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (in obligation issued by a financial institution and secured by a letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 92-12
… full amount of regular salary or wages to be discontinued with respect to any firefighter who is permanently disabled … entitlement to medical treatment and hospital care). With certain exceptions not here relevant, General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12