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Opinion 89-43
… opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from elective to appointive) TOWN LAW, §§174(2), 176(2-a): A fire district … the office of fire district treasurer from an elective to an appointive office pursuant to the procedures set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Opinion 88-73
… Law, §6-d[3][a]). March 22, 1988 Bruce W. Musacchio, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Collins … Whether a town of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in July fell 8.2 percent compared to the same period last … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections for counties and cities in July totaled $1.3 billion, or $116 million less than in July 2019. Although revenue is still down compared to July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyState Agencies Bulletin No. 276
… To notify Executive Branch agencies of the procedures for processing Military Stipend payments Eligible Employees … provides an explanation of the military benefits for eligible employees as related to the events of September … Calculation of Military Stipend Employees eligible for a military stipend are to be paid regular State salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/276-payment-military-stipend-events-september-11-2001Opinion 95-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (deposit of State aid for education in mandatory reserve fund) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24Opinion 96-15
… and partially from townwide functions, the town board should apportion the cost of the judgment equitably between … and partially from townwide functions, the town board should apportion the cost of the judgment equitably between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Opinion 90-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … p 140 and citations therein). In describing a municipality's responsibility when selling unneeded real property when … Orelli v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Matter of New City Jewish Center v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS2d 560, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37Opinion 98-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (delegation of duties in connection with correction of errors) COUNTY AUDITOR -- Powers and Duties (delegation to of duties in connection with correction of errors) COUNTY COMPTROLLER …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Opinion 2005-5
… retirement benefits beyond those provided for by a public retirement system. Section 113(a) of the Retirement … Social Security Law prohibits changes negotiated between public employers and public employees with respect to any benefit provided by or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Opinion 90-27
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … the fire protection district (see, e.g., 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-149, p 189). Article 9 of the Village Law, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Oversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS), and New York City Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… who are unable to obtain transportation on their own. In January 2011, the New York State Governor’s Office … of health care services. As part of this initiative, in January 2012, the Department began the process of removing … these services to the Medicaid fee-for-service program (in which Medicaid reimburses providers directly for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… that without proper oversight in place, it can be easy for public funds to be misspent or go missing. My team of … law enforcement to hold individuals like this responsible for their actions.” DiNapoli’s office found that, from Jan. … had no supporting documentation to indicate that they were for valid business purchases. In addition, Smegelsky …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefDiNapoli: State Needs to Supercharge Efforts to Meet Renewable Electricity Goals
… to the grid and New Yorkers' homes, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … project permitting and interconnection processes to allow for timely approvals, while ensuring community responsiveness … and scale of new projects. The transmission capacity for connecting upstate regions to New York City is limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-needs-supercharge-efforts-meet-renewable-electricity-goalsFare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA … bus and subway service within New York City: New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for … public bus service throughout New York City as well as the Staten Island Railway. MTA Bus provides service throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Rockland County , City of Troy and the Village of Victor . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … not adopted a local law to override the limit. Village of Victor – Financial Management (Ontario County) The board … Lockport Rockland County City of Troy and the Village of Victor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… needed. Of the 550 unneeded accounts, 462 were not used to log into the system in at least six months from the date … a result, the district did not realize revenue totaling up to $42,330. Marion Central School District – Procurement … $103,687 for goods and public works that were subject to competitive bidding, $104,430 for items below the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… 25 times the number recorded in New York 10 years earlier. When comparing 2005 and 2014 death rates for states for which … insurance coverage and the state’s longstanding efforts to promote access to treatment. Among recent initiatives to … Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is also providing up to $2 million for 50 new residential treatment beds in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesDiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… (NYPA) made errors and overrode applicant scores when it distributed low-cost power to companies, according to an audit released today by State … operations.” Under state law, the State Comptroller is required to conduct an audit of NYPA's management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… and promote the health, productivity, and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its Bureau of Immunization collects … for schoolchildren via an online survey (Survey), which all schools complete annually. Survey data is reported by … 10-year objectives for improving the health of all Americans. New York State has adopted its recommended 95 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schools