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County Medicaid Costs
… significant pressure on local fiscal conditions. With most counties already seeking or receiving State legislative … close to exhausting their property tax margins, counties are being challenged to effectively deal with rising … associated with the Family Health Plus Program from the counties to the State over the next two years. Family Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsOpinion 99-13
… 1033; Cimato v Town of Pendleton , 237 AD2d 883, 654 NYS2d 888; Wright v LaGrange , 181 Misc 2d 625, 694 NYS2d 862) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13Opinion 2004-4
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) -- Interest in Contract (law partner of school board member as attorney for school district) -- Legal Services (law partner of school board member as attorney for school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Newburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the indictment of MICHAEL J. VATTER, the Chief of the Newburgh Fire Department, … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the indictment of MICHAEL J VATTER charging him with fraudulently obtaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget
… "This budget reflects stronger economic times and assists individuals and families who have not … This budget reflects stronger economic times and assists individuals and families who have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budgetManhasset Union Free School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2025M-45)
… million. The Board of Education (Board) appointed the claims auditor to audit and approve all claims, including non-payroll disbursements. The Assistant … audit report. The CAP should be posted on the District’s website for public review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/19/manhasset-union-free-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2025m-45Leaves of Absence – Forest Rangers Plan
Forest Rangers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383c Leaves of Absence
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/leaves-absenceLeaves of Absence – Regional State Park Police Plan
… pay. Since service is usually not credited for any period of time you do not receive a salary, credit is not given for: Leaves of absence without pay; Authorized, unpaid medical leaves of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/leaves-absenceOtsego County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-4)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2023 through July 31, 2025. … to the court and then delivered to a county treasurer for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to court orders … established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/05/otsego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-4Opinion 96-4
… (authority to supersede village budget procedures) -- Real Property (payment of proceeds of sale of village … of village property to third party for benefit of village) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (payment of proceeds of sale of village … 5-508, 5-520, 5-532: A contract for the sale of village real property may not authorize payment of an amount equal to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4Shareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… had communicated with the company in preparation for a possible shareholder proposal seeking lower emissions … energy to power its stores. "Lowe's is to be commended for responding to shareholders' climate risk concerns and … and their impact on the environment." "We commend Lowe's for committing to explore clean energy investments for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B19-6-5)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2019-20 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-5Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… bill for facility usage.) For Tolls by Mail, the license plate images are used to retrieve the motorist’s registration … that cannot be collected. Examples include license plate images that are not captured or are illegible, and legible license plate images for which TBTA does not have an agreement with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… the “City of Yes” initiative and the creation of the 485-x affordable housing program. “New York City has added housing … of housing being created and where zoning initiatives and affordable housing incentives have succeeded, so that … just above Brooklyn’s 34%. The Bronx’s share of the city’s affordable housing also grew from an annual average of 33% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… leave records and signing checks. Village officials do not adequately review payroll records, including the … checks being printed. In addition, the village does not have policies and procedures in place to safeguard IT assets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 88-65
… AND ASSESSMENTS -- Payments (issuance of tax receipts when taxes are paid by mortgagee) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, … §986(1)(3): Collecting officers must provide tax receipts to mortgagee banks when taxes are paid from an escrow … for the issuance of tax receipts by the collecting officer to persons not paying the tax and the charging of a fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The company secretary also inappropriately used a company credit card for personal purchases of at least $1,100 without … Greece, Oyster Bay, Ramapo, Southampton, Tonawanda and Union; and four Cities: New Rochelle, Rochester, Troy and … use was found on computers. In addition, network and application user accounts were not properly managed. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Franklin , Fulton Public Library , City of Hornell , Lima Public Library , Newark Housing Authority , … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Franklin Fulton Public Library City of Hornell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Financial Oversight (Greene County) Village officials have not adequately monitored the village’s financial operations. … the district’s computer network. While computer policies do not guarantee the safety of an entity’s computer system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… pension and social security benefits while forcing him to live in squalor in his own home is reprehensible,” DiNapoli … he earned over a lifetime of work while forcing him to live in absolute squalor," James said. I want to thank our … treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the home after the victim was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensioner