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Opinion 2001-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN ASSESSOR -- Compensation (fixed amount … duties and an additional hourly rate for duties performed in connection with a revaluation. When compensation is paid in this manner, the duties to be performed for the fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Washington County – Procurement (2017M-224)
… 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. Background Washington County is located in the eastern part of New York State and has a population of approximately 63,000. The County is governed by a Board of Supervisors, which is comprised of the town supervisors from each of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/washington-county-procurement-2017m-224List of Agencies That Can Receive Electronic Invoices
… Comptroller* OVS01 Office of Victim Services* PBC01 Public Benefit Corporations PER01 Public Employment Relations Board … General *If you do business with this State agency, please contact your agency representative to see if you can receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/list-agencies-can-receive-electronic-invoicesOpinion 88-75
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Legal Services (contract with city attorney's profit corporation law firm) GENERAL … authorize or approve the contract, or to appoint someone with those powers, unless exceptions in General Municipal … officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his municipality if he receives a direct or indirect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75DiNapoli Appoints Anastasia Titarchuk Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… of Anastasia Titarchuk as chief investment officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund. Titarchuk has served as the Fund’s interim CIO since July 2018. “Anastasia … and talents as a skilled investor are reflected in the success of our state’s pension fund,” DiNapoli said. “She …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-appoints-anastasia-titarchuk-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundSupplemental Payments to Executive Employees
… payments (totaling about $2.7 million) were made to the CEO and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and accounted for … is no formal evaluation process for senior management. The CEO meets with all the senior executives each December to … as well as his expectations. At the end of the period, the CEO evaluates the CFO’s as well as each senior manager’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/12/supplemental-payments-executive-employeesDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… own personal bank account,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Allegany County District Attorney Slep and the State Police for partnering with my office to make sure that those who engage in public corruption are … including numerous credit card bills. Kish abruptly quit as Treasurer after the department’s board began to ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Follow-Up)
… Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Report 2017-S-48 ). About the Program According to its mission statement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotions-followIslip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
… plan for the funding of and spending from reserves. In addition, the Board transferred unavailable funds to its … and expended funds from reserves without adequate public notice; for example, transfers to reserves totaling … from reserves totaling $841,477 that were not included in the budgets. Key Recommendations Review financial reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25DiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… to prevent such thefts. I thank the New York State Police and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes for … Gregory Oakes. “With the assistance of the New York State Police, we were able to hold Mr. Royal accountable and obtain … on the public's behalf.” Royal, 55, admitted gassing up at the VFA pump and using his chief’s truck for his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… abusing his position for personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Attorney General James and the New York State Police … Today, we are ensuring that he will be held accountable. I thank Comptroller DiNapoli and our partners in law … 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/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000DiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… his own use. Daley pleaded guilty to petit larceny before Judge Nicholas Rissmeyer in Stratford Town Court. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitOpinion 98-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment … -- Powers and Duties (establishment of minimum service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) … training as provided by any general or local law (see, e.g., Criminal Procedures Law, §§2.10[41], 2.30) if the person …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20DiNapoli: Fast Food Companies Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… investments.” YUM! Brands is one of the world’s largest restaurant companies with nearly 43,000 restaurants in more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-fast-food-companies-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightAccessibility for People With Disabilities
… tension, and heart rate – all of which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease – as well as mental wellness … to parks and historic sites within the State is important for all citizens including those with a disability. The … and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the State’s park system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/accessibility-people-disabilitiesXI.18.G Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Debarment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… appropriate workers’ compensation and disability benefits insurance coverage prior to issuing any permits or licenses, … have the appropriate workers’ compensation and disability insurance coverage as required by Sections 57 and 220(8) of the WCL. Please note – an ACORD form is not acceptable proof of New York State workers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18g-workers-compensation-coverage-and-debarmentIgnition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… appropriate court and district attorney as well as certain negative IID activity. Key Findings Each county had a process for monitoring IID installations and negative activities of vehicle operators, and generally … to the courts and district attorneys of operators with negative IID activity. Of the 70 cases with negative IID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4Selected Travel Expenses
… travel status. In addition, the LIRR has a personal vehicle policy for mileage reimbursement when the employee is … LIRR officials did not perform any analysis for personal vehicle usage but they do perform a cost benefit analysis … analysis to ensure that personal vehicle use is in the best interest of the agency, as LIRR policy requires. Rent or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesService Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Court of Appeals in Majauskas v. Majauskas. Service credit is a factor in both the numerator and the denominator: 50% x … as an exact number of months or years. If the numerator is an open date period (for example, “service earned between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… 40% in 2024 with the state approval of an increase to the payroll mobility tax (PMT) rate in NYC in 2023. In 2024, 70% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streams