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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of … of Scriba and the Terryville Fire District . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 93-3
… Lynd v Heffernan , 286 AD 597, 146 NYS2d 113 mot for lv to app granted 1 NY2d 641, mot to withdraw app granted 1 NY2d 919, 154 NYS2d 976). The primary rationale … proposals or quotations will not be in the best interest of the political subdivision (General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3DiNapoli Report Highlights Where New Yorkers Work
… in 2023 was varied with no region above 2019 levels. Only New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-report-highlights-where-new-yorkers-workOpinion 2006-7
… use monies paid to it under the contract to purchase and own ambulances used in connection with the provision of … ambulance district may use monies paid to purchase and own ambulances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-7Opinion 92-48
… establish a mandatory reserve fund if the proceeds of the sale of the improvement are used to pay or provide for the construction, reconstruction, acquisition or … and interest due on the indebtedness could be used for any lawful municipal purpose. Based on the requirement in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-48Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… were able to provide supporting documentation for only 11 of the 14 reported summonses. Key Recommendations To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsMore About This Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 2, 3 (Article 11), 5 and 6 members of the Police and Fire … the employer’s special plan cost to the cost of the Article 14 plan and assign you to the less costly plan. Based … Special 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 384 384d and 384e …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/more-about-retirement-planOpinion 97-8
… LOCAL LAWS -- Claims (certification requirement) SECOND CLASS CITIES LAW, §64; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, … St Comp, 1956, p 442). In this regard, we note that Second Class Cities Law, §64 prescribes the audit of claims … chapter 550 of the Laws of 1983 for the express purpose of making vendor certification or verification "optional with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8DiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Sentenced to 3 to 9 Years in Prison for Stealing $700,000 from Medicaid Program
… Attorney Robert M. Carney, and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced today. Muhammad Adnan Saeed, 40, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-sentenced-3-9-years-prison-stealing-700000DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for February 2015
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … patrol services at the Tappan Zee Bridge construction site. Department of Transportation $55 million with Ecco III … visit Open Book New York , http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ the easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-february-2015Copiague Union Free School District – Check Signing (2015M-181)
… The Copiague Union Free School District is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County. The District, which … one of the Board President, District Clerk or Treasurer to sign checks, whereas New York State Education Law requires the Treasurer to sign all checks. The payroll clerk printed payroll checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/copiague-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2015m-181Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… scheme. Rapfogel personally stole $3 million and used the money to fund a lavish lifestyle. “This sentence sends the … and find those individuals misusing the public's money." From 1993 to 2013, Rapfogel served as the head of Met … Larceny in the First Degree (a class B felony), Money Laundering in the Second Degree (a class C felony), Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… alone levied nearly $23 billion in 2019 or 63 percent of all property taxes. Counties accounted for nearly $6 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesCuba-Rushford Central School District – Cafeteria Purchases (2025M-28)
… this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-cafeteria-purchases-2025m-28List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 2/29/2024) from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-stressed.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1619
… this benefit is not eligible for Retirement service credit. Control-D Reports Available After Processing A new Control-D report - NTAX511 (Paid Family Leave) has been created to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1619-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-ny-paid-family-leaveDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… privacy and statistical reliability concerns, CDC data is only available for certain counties. The highest rate was in … for two consecutive years after the emergency declaration, only to increase again during the pandemic by 68%. Synthetic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemic2023 Year in Review: Navigation Change—Preparing for the Future
A look back at some of the initiatives and major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2023-year-in-review.pdf2024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
A look back at some of the initiatives and major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2024-year-in-review.pdfOpinion 97-6
… Section 307 authorizes the expenditure of surcharge moneys only for payment of "system costs" as permitted by article 6. … equipment, the definition encompasses not only the actual costs of acquiring and maintaining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6