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DiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… corruption. I thank the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson County District Attorney’s office would like to also extend our thanks to the New York … Attorney Kristyna S. Mills said. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree (a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftOpinion 91-46
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … still represents our views in light of the decision of the Court of Appeals in National Westminister Bank v New York , … of office. That opinion was based upon the decision of the Court of Appeals in Kelley v McGee , 57 NY2d 522, 457 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46Opinion 92-19
… PLANNING -- Subdivisions (authority of town to regulate traffic on private roads in residential subdivision) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Private Roads (authority of town to regulate traffic in residential subdivision) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- … 400000 according to the 1990 federal census may regulate traffic in residential subdivisions on private roads open to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Contract #C001148 - Printing and Mailing of NYSLRS Member Annual Statements
… detailed in the advertisement posted in the NYS Contract Reporter, CR #2089311) pursuant to its discretionary … this opportunity have been posted to the NYS Contract Reporter at http://www.nyscr.ny.gov (CR #2089311). All … detailed in the advertisement posted in the NYS Contract Reporter CR 2089311 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/c001148Opinion 90-64
… to increase or improve facilities of a town park district is not subject to referendum. A bond resolution authorizing … of bonds to finance an improvement to a town park district is not subject to referendum. You have inquired as to the circumstances when a referendum is authorized or required in a town park district on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Opinion 89-60
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of ethics must include provisions relative to private employment in conflict with official duties (General … Law, §806[1]). Also, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 2002-15
… for any given purpose to be raised from taxes levied only in the unincorporated area of the town (see, e.g., 1994 … the expenses of lighting districts would be assessed only against the several lots and parcels within the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15DiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… requirement, so people who qualify for the program can live in any state and retain their account even if they move. … organizations and state and local lawmakers, joining events throughout New York to answer questions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … over a two year period for HVAC equipment, supplies and labor. “These vendors shamelessly falsified numerous … to monitor public expenditures, investigate corruption, and partner with law enforcement to ensure those who try to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… for charitable organizations, this alleged crime not only robs the needy, but it also steals the joy from those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law (2017-S-57)
To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (Department) pesticide reporting database from self-reported ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s57.pdfOpinion 92-13
… be expected to be found in the statute. Applying this test, the Court upheld an amendment to the New York City … of legislative seats. The Appellate Division applied as a test for determining whether the local law violated the … that the title to the local law is adequate to meet this test. Finally, we note that, if the town chooses to act by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13Opinion 2001-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9DiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… Motor vehicle fatalities in New York state rose 25.8% from … highest level in a decade in 2022, even as the number of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers, and traffic … said. “While there are fewer drivers on the road and vehicle safety features have greatly improved, more fatal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nyState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… “New York is in a better position to evaluate Industrial Development Agencies … with new reforms now signed into law. “These measures build upon many of the best practices employed by some IDAs … sensible legislation to that will preserve IDAs as a critical economic engine in improving local communities. My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915Opinion 2009-2
… is based on the total cost of the improvement or only on the amount of the improvement to be financed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Food Metrics Implementation
… Purpose To determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food … To determine if the Office of General Services is properly tracking and reporting New York State food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationOpinion 2004-1
… the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of for services of emergency rescue and … squad) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Services (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) … LAW §209-b; TOWN LAW §176: A fire district may not impose fees for emergency rescue services provided by an emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1Opinion 92-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: The chief of police of a city, who is the permanent full-time head of … Whether pursuant to General Municipal Law 207m the chief of police of a city who is the permanent fulltime head of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44Opinion 90-11
… -- Compensation (overtime pay and compensatory time off) -- Overtime (compensatory time off - effect of Fair Labor Standards Act) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … section 90 of the General Municipal Law. Compensatory time off in lieu of monetary compensation may only be provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-11