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Opinion 92-42
… is paid to the town under a contract (see, e.g., 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p 81; 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-37, p 51; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-103, p 127; 29 Opns St Comp, 1973, p 122). It is not an improper use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42DiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims—many … 50 individuals and had scammed them out of a total of $12 million. Many of the victims were senior citizens who … Brody, of Pennsylvania, was previously sentenced on Sept. 12, 2019, to 2-1/3 to seven years in prison after pleading …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeFare Evasion
… (MTA) Bus Company (MTA Bus) reported accurate estimates of revenue losses from fare evasion to the MTA Board of Directors (Board), and whether the MTA has taken action … largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionOpinion 92-53
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- Distribution of (necessity of … the common council is authorized to negotiate an agreement for the allocation of county sales tax to the city, subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… students. We issued our initial audit report on August 18, 2022. The audit objective was to determine whether DOE was … The audit covered the period from July 2018 through May 2022 and included general education students only. We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… dog licenses are required to establish and maintain a shelter for dogs or contract for those services. … period are put up for adoption, transferred to another shelter, or euthanized. The Law requires that seized dogs be … for, including veterinary care. The Department performs inspections of shelters to ensure that seized dogs are being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followFranklin Square Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2025M-93)
District officials did not ensure the Districts website provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial and administrative information As a result the community and other interested parties could not readily access and review District information to make informed decisions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/17/franklin-square-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2025m-93Life Changes: How Do I Prepare to Retire?
… a third of our lives in retirement, it’s important to consider how you can enjoy financial security in your … the first step. Here you’ll find essential information to help you understand your options as you plan for retirement, including: A step-by-step guide to the retirement process; A list of available resources; Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-how-do-i-prepare-retireVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. Background … Village’s budgeted water fund expenditures were $862,000 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B23-6-2)
… deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State … We estimate the total 2023-24 collections for water and sewer rent revenues will be approximately $2.08 million and $2.47 million, respectively, which is approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/14/village-suffern-budget-review-b23-6-2Andes Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-250)
Andes Central School District Financial Management 2013M250
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/andes-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-250Asset Forfeiture Escrow Fund
… the CPLR to be deposited into an asset forfeiture escrow fund established, as deemed necessary, by the governing board … on October 9, 2019. Accounting Code To Be Used The General Fund (A Fund) general ledger code 894 – Asset Forfeiture Escrow Fund … Asset Forfeiture Escrow Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/asset-forfeiture-escrow-fundTown of Summit – Town Clerk (2024M-51)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Summit (Town) Clerk properly recorded, deposited and remitted … Determine whether the Town of Summit Town Clerk properly recorded deposited and remitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-summit-town-clerk-2024m-51Town of Pittsfield – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-80)
… The audit report includes nine recommendations that can help improve the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/27/town-pittsfield-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-80State Agencies Bulletin No. 1651
… effective dates and check dates: Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type Payment Effective Date Check Date Institution Lag …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1651-april-2018-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advancesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber
Former Assemblyman Vincent Graber was a dedicated public servant who garnered great respect from his colleagues on both sides of the aisle
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-vincent-graberOpinion 91-35
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … in a collective bargaining unit (see 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-23, p 39; 1984 Opns St Comp No. 84-20, p 26). It is clear from the statutory language …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Opinion 90-35
… provides that, except as otherwise expressly provided by act of the Legislature or by local law adopted prior to … same or similar commodities will exceed $5,000 over the course of a fiscal year (1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-4, p 6; 23 … of an item will exceed $5,000, in the aggregate, over the course of a fiscal year, the district should carefully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-35Opinion 2002-11
… under a fire district service award program that provides points for participation in department responses, a volunteer firefighter must be credited with twenty-five points for responding to the minimum number of calls of the … the General Municipal Law, and an additional twenty-five points for responding to the minimum number of fire company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11-0Opinion 2002-11
… under a fire district service award program that provides points for participation in department responses, a volunteer firefighter must be credited with twenty-five points for responding to the minimum number of calls of the … the General Municipal Law, and an additional twenty-five points for responding to the minimum number of fire company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11