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Opinion 2001-2
… of points in another category. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the criteria, pursuant to section … This is in response to your inquiry concerning the criteria for point accumulation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-2Opinion 2000-5
… discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Snow and Ice Removal and Road Repair Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys … to) -- Highway Fund (transfer of moneys from to a snow and ice removal and road repair reserve fund) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … and appropriated by a town for town highway snow and ice removal may not be paid into a snow and ice removal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-5Opinion 2006-8
… “retirement awards”) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §6-p: Monies is an employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund may not … bargaining between public employers and public employees is provided for by article 14 of the Civil Service Law (§200 et seq .). It is well-established that, pursuant to this authority, an item …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-8DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… the prevalence of asthma among older Medicaid recipients is especially high. The state needs to better understand … access to medications, education and hospital care. DOH is also proposing to expand its home-based asthma education … families avoid future visits. But further advancement is essential. Health advocates and policymakers recommend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 2004-7
… the village may require the town in which the property is located to levy the delinquent amount on the town tax … its water mains outside the village. If such an extension is made, the village "shall adopt rules, regulations and … property upon which or in connection with which the water is used …". In addition, section 11-1118 sets forth a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-7Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… Supervising Auditor Edward J. Keegan, Associate Auditor Matthew Croghan, Auditor Matthew Krogan, Assistant Attorney General Milton Yu and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingOpinion 2006-1
… claim for compensation of town officers and employees is a prerequisite to the payment of compensation and, … of section 120 may not be superseded by local law. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town may pay an … a town may be paid unless an itemized voucher therefor is presented, audited and approved. Claims for fixed salaries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges and Civil Lawsuit Against Pharmacy Owner for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid
… Schneiderman today announced the arrest and indictment of, as well as a civil asset forfeiture action against, Arkady Goldin, … through shell companies to purchase personal expenses such as travel, luxury cars, and a high-end country club … Eric T Schneiderman announced the arrest and indictment of as well as a civil asset forfeiture action against Arkady …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-and-civil-lawsuit-against-pharmacyOpinion 92-52
… benefit corporation..." The purpose of the Authority is to construct, operate and manage a water supply and … 98-a of the State Finance Law ... Thus, the treasurer is required to deposit monies of the Authority in one or more … to invest those monies in the same securities the State is permitted to invest its funds pursuant to State Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52Opinion 92-36
… a part-county basis) COUNTY LAW, §300 et seq .: A county is not authorized by article 6 of the County Law to impose a … imposed on those areas of the county in which the system is available, it is reasonable to infer that "... where there are a multitude …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36DiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… The recently enacted fiscal year 2016-17 state budget includes a $1.4 billion increase in … Assembly, respectively, estimate that spending this fiscal year will total $155.6 billion to $156.1 billion in All … in K-12 education assistance for the coming school year. The 6.1 percent aid increase includes an end to the Gap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays
… it’s important to understand where and how subway service is being disrupted and delayed,” DiNapoli said. “Targeting … all, the MTA should be clear and open about the work it is prioritizing to reduce delays and how those actions will … benefit the public.” Under MTA/NYC Transit rules, a subway is on time if it reaches its last stop within five minutes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-report-identifies-trends-causes-subway-delaysDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… covered the period from April 1, 2013 to Aug. 5, 2015. “It is imperative that OTDA strengthen its oversight of shelters … this vital support system,” DiNapoli said. “Homelessness is a problem throughout New York State. Escaping homelessness … oversight of uncertified shelters to local counties it is still responsible for ensuring that shelters are inspected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureOpinion 90-51
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … may be used to fund certain activities in relation to the countys proposed installation and implementation of an E911 system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51Opinion 91-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties … 801; RACING, PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING AND BREEDING LAW, §516: In connection with the State Comptroller's authority to … listing certain outside employment and business interests in order for the Comptroller to determine the possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Opinion 96-2
… for the library district to be governed by an elected board of trustees and for voter approval of the library … that when a tax or other levy has been imposed by the board of trustees of a village, there shall be audited and … 1064, 545 NYS2d 633, affirmed 160 AD2d 835, 554 NYS2d 269, appeal denied 76 NY2d 714, 564 NYS2d 718; see also McKinney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2Opinion 96 - 14
… from hardware store owned by college trustee) EDUCATION LAW, §6304(6); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 802(2)(e): A member of the board of trustees of a … is deemed to have an "interest" in the contracts of a firm, partnership or association of which he or she is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… for state and local governments to use Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) resources. In updated information released … potentially reducing the current year’s budget gap. State tax receipts were $922 million above the latest DOB … report . Yet, midway through the fiscal year, cumulative tax receipts were still $2.8 billion below those a year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020DiNapoli: North Shore Leads Staten Island's Growth
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The North Shore is located just north of the Staten Island Expressway and … than in other parts of the borough. “The North Shore is a key part of the growth story in Staten Island. It has … of 15%, lower than the citywide rate. “The North Shore is critical to Staten Island. What we need to do is create …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-north-shore-leads-staten-islands-growthOpinion 88-41
… the presentation of such programs with town property. This is in response to your letter concerning the expenditure of … for any of the purposes authorized by law...." It is well settled that, absent express statutory authority, … 2 McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, §10.39). However, it is also well settled that, subject to applicable civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41