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Opinion 88-2
… for the purpose of financing local improvements (1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-24, p 33). In Opn No. 85-24, supra , we stated … as to amount to a confiscation of property (1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-64, p 96; DWS v County of Dutchess , 110 AD2d … received (see Village Law, §§14-1416, 22-2200; 1975 Opns St Comp, No. 75-225, unreported). In 1980 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney … stolen money is recouped,” said Thomas DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller. “The settlement announced today, as well as the related state prosecutions, hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that Syracuse City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsVillage of Lisle – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-13)
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a … General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30, or Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as … the Office of the State Comptroller OSC and reported the results o …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-lisle-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-13City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's adopted budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, has had a general fund balance deficit … for overhead services. The City complied with the law by adopting a local law to override the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that, as a result of recent shareholder proposals he has filed on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund … address the challenges they’re facing,” DiNapoli said. “As the state pension fund’s trustee, it’s my responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… to meet the needs of beekeepers requiring certificates to ship honey bees out of State. It was able to conduct all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesEastport Fire District – Procurement (2025M-50)
… $847,191. This included 11 professional service and insurance vendors paid $214,672 and 20 vendors paid $96,955 … quotes. Audit Summary The Board-adopted procurement policy (Policy) addresses the procurement of goods and … methods for the procurement of professional services and insurance. The Board did not use a competitive method such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/05/eastport-fire-district-procurement-2025m-50DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… in July, despite the participation of many counties in the gas tax holiday,” DiNapoli said. “However, it is important … largest increase at 19.6%, followed by Cattaraugus (13.3%) and Yates (12.6%). Conversely, Monroe County saw the steepest … will be the first to reflect the sales tax impact of the gas tax holiday on a county-by-county basis. Table Monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyOpinion 90-29
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Restitution Agency (deposit of unclaimed funds) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Unclaimed restitution payments (transfer to general fund not … restitution agency may not deposit into its general fund unclaimed restitution payments collected by the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations Rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeIRS Pension Limitation – Article 14 Benefits
… the New York State and Local Retirement System, may use in calculating benefits. Section 401(a)(17) affects members … excludes earnings over $245,000 (effective April 1, 2011) in the State’s fiscal year (April 1st – March 31st). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/irs-pension-limitationComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Alfred DelBello
… When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers, as … his guidance. He always offered wise counsel and advice. Al will be missed. … When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-alfred-delbelloSouthwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… District (District) Board of Education’s (Board) appointed claims auditor properly audit claims prior to payment? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – January 22, 2024 Understanding the Program The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing … The claims auditors did not properly audit all claims prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34DiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… medical services that should have been covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released today by State … who are economically disadvantaged or have special health care needs. DOH’s eMedNY computer system processes Medicaid … through the fee-for-service method and the managed care plan method. Under the fee-for-service method, Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… Wall Street’s pandemic boom came to an end in 2022, with pretax, first half profits of $13.5 … $31 billion earned in the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on … fueled in part by the extraordinary federal response to the pandemic were not sustainable,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsOpinion 88-22
… the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Construction (inclusion of park facilities as district expenses) PARK DISTRICTS -- Use (restrictions on nonresidents) PARKS … of fees) TOWN LAW, §§198, 202: The cost of construction of park facilities undertaken solely for the purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-22DiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for … is consistent with the tougher investment climate ahead." Employer rates are determined based on actuarial assumptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… Thomas P DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressJoint Investor Statement on The President's Actions on Travel & Immigration
On January 27, 2017, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order suspending the entry of all refugees to the United States for 120 days.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/immigration-statement.pdfEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Follow-Up)
… the Program Our initial report, which was issued on April 10, 2018, examined whether the Division of Housing and … had been done. We also found that developments were not charging tenants the maximum allowable surcharges when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions-follow