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Opinion 89-26
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … fire district is authorized to promulgate a form of annual statement of financial disclosure for its officers and … it is not a "political subdivision". July 12, 1989 Joseph R. Attonito, Esq., Attorney at Law Selden Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Opinion 91-21
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … - right of county chief fiscal officer to remit to county, or to waive) COUNTY LAW, §§201, 215(3); SURROGATE'S COURT … is entitled to retain fees and commissions received in his or her capacity as administrator of estates. The chief fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were reconciled each month. Lyon Mountain Fire District – Cash Disbursements (Clinton County) The board could improve … The board approved the treasurer's use of a debit card to purchase office supplies and postage. The use of a … has been giving the district's four employees a Christmas bonus in addition to their fixed salary. These bonuses, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Response to Human Trafficking
… adequate services are being provided to victims of human trafficking (survivors). The audit covered the period from … January 2019 through May 2024. About the Program Human trafficking is recognized in two main forms—sex and labor trafficking, defined as the use of force, fraud, or coercion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingComptroller 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 … taxpayers with millions in costs,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “These cases send a warning to any … Assistant Attorneys General Mary Gorman and Brian McDonald of the Attorney General’s Public Integrity Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarOpinion 2004-1
… SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Services (imposition of fees for … against fees in the law applies to all emergency rescue services provided by emergency rescue and first aid squad of a fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1DiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… Severe bedbug infestation in one apartment; Badly damaged walls and ceilings in four apartments; A bathroom door coming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… at casinos in the Finger Lakes, Central New York and Las Vegas. "Ms. Wharton betrayed her neighbors and exploited her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… County District Attorney David M. Hoovler and the New Windsor Police, we were able to bring their crimes to light …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaTown of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the salary and benefits paid to the account clerk (clerk) were … Determine whether the salary and benefits paid to the account clerk clerk were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our … of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report Health and Safety of Children in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followX.10 Record Retention for Vendor Records – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs Business Units of the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) record retention requirements related to vendor registration in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). OSC’s … auditors will require access to documentation from the Business Unit to support information that is entered into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x10-record-retention-vendor-recordsViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… will supersede any other designation. Problems can occur when a DRO is not on file at the time of a member’s … are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… can drive without installing the devices,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found convicted drunk drivers routinely violated the terms of their sentences and did not install ignition interlocks without penalties or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksOpinion 2001-8
… boundaries as the dissolved fire protection district. (2) There is no authority for a fire district to establish a scale of … or for the portion of the district not included in any zone. The notice of the public hearing must specify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-8DiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness, … to $365 million. The program’s budget is $816 million for FY 2024. The audit reviewed the program from July 2019 … of shelter exits was found to be unreliable. Case files for 57 households identified in exit reports as having left …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… kind of criminality drains the public’s confidence in our leaders. The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who would further erode the … performed no legitimate consulting work for the $7,500 payment, and she accepted this money understanding that she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Jean Noel, the former Director of the Putnam County Department of Consumer Affairs, for … Eric T Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Jean Noel the former Director of the Putnam County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamOpinion 93-20
… of countersignature) TOWN LAW, §37(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §§10, 23(2)(f): A town, by local law, may require … issued by the town supervisor). Pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law, §10, however, towns may adopt and amend local laws, … their property, affairs or government (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i]) and the transaction of their business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 98 - 19
Whether an installment purchase contract of a fire district is subject to mandatory referendum
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19