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Opinion 90-32
… of a proposition authorizing such an expenditure at a special or biennial town election on motion of the town board … or are financed pursuant to the Local Finance Law (see In re Town Board of the Town of Islip , 12 NYS2d 321, 239 NYS2d … language in Town Law, §§81 and 220, the Court in In re Town Board of the Town of Islip , supra , held that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Opinion 92-44
… POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to fringe benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … -- Compensation (fringe benefits for police chief pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … Whether pursuant to General Municipal Law 207m the chief of police of a city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44Opinion 92-54
… conflict of interest under General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .), if a bank in which the appointee … General Municipal Law, §806(1) requires the town to have a code of ethics setting forth for the guidance of its officers … or economic impropriety (see, e.g. Zagoreos v Conklin , 109 AD2d 281, 491 NYS2d 358; Matter of Tuxedo Conservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… said. “Palm oil is in many of the products we enjoy every day, but too often suppliers produce it in ways that destroy … environment, and anti-corruption. To respect Land Tenure Rights, including the rights of indigenous and local communities to give or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… the year at $660 million – an increase of $105 million, or 19 percent, from 2012. Municipal property taxes accounted … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… the scheme. “Jan Hoffman and Katherine Pais allegedly took advantage of their positions and residents in need in a … that people who are placed in a position of trust and take advantage of the vulnerable will be held accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… that Leslie Schwinzer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the U.S. District Court at Knoxville, TN for … Schwinzer was charged with one count of wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the EDTN on January 27, 2022. She has agreed … that Leslie Schwinzer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud 18 USC 1343 in the US District Court at Knoxville TN for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report also noted that the counties’ average tax levy increase has remained at or below 2 percent in each of the past four years. “Counties are holding the line on property taxes,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… abuse,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Rensselaer County DA Donnelly, State Police Superintendent James, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years … NYCSSS is delivering the quality of services for which it was contracted. DOE currently has tools that capture … to contact potential vendors ahead of awarding a contract, it allowed only 5 business days for any interested parties to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… Objectives To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its … in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in … To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority CDTA and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance and … To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency NYCIDA has policies and procedures in place to approve monitor and measure project performance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… shifting. Shedding light on these changes can help riders, toll payers, elected officials, and other MTA stakeholders … was still 17% and 22% below their respective 2019 levels. Bridge and tunnel toll revenue was up as driving increased … evasion will bring ridership up to 74% of 2019 levels by 2026. With 4% fare and toll increases planned for August 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… With federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the … adding costs to the state budget. “Increased enrollment in Medicaid is one of the key reasons New York has one of the … the state should account for those who are removed from Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Employer contribution rates for the states pension system in State Fiscal Year 201920 will be in line with the previous year with the Employees Retirement System getting a slight decrease and the Police and Fire Retirement Systems rate unchanged State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… As policymakers consider possible expansion of revenue streams from gaming, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in … As policymakers consider possible expansion of revenue streams from gaming New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingChenango Valley Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-162-F)
… 2023. The audit determined that District officials did not adequately manage network user accounts or develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/24/chenango-valley-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-162-fCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… Development Agency’s (IDA’s) progress, as of September 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … Development Agencys IDAs progress as of September 2024 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-fState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Election of Carl Heastie as Speaker
… need strong leaders. I served with Carl Heastie and know that he accepts his new role with humility and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-election-carl-heastie-speakerState Agencies Bulletin No. 1566
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to Payroll Retirement mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1566-maximum-salary-limit-teachers-insurance-and-annuity-tiaa-retirement