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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… by at least $17,900. The general fund’s 2020 ending fund balance is estimated at $64,000, which is sufficient to balance the 2021 budget. However, additional fund balance may be needed to replace revenue shortfalls and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco and the New York State Police announced today that the former court clerk for the … made my job of obtaining a conviction that much easier.” New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. … Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco and the New York State Police announced today that the former court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftPublic Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay … legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-authoritiesNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… joined in Belfast by Joseph Kennedy III, U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Economic Affairs and Bernard McGuire, Managing Director of 57 Stars, an international private equity investor, to announce … was joined in Belfast by Joseph Kennedy III US Department of State Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Economic Affairs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… have been issued. Town of Cairo – Fuel Management (Greene County) Auditors found that 87 percent of fuel usage … City of Middletown – Water System Cybersecurity (Orange County) Officials did not have adequate policies and … were not entitled, resulting in overpayments totaling $2,288. Town of Schroeppel – Financial Records and Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… 1) limits the Comptroller's authority to review the billing records of private companies that provide health care … The Court distinguished today’s decision from its 2009 charter school decision (New York Charter Schools Assn v DiNapoli) — in which it held that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York State Comptroller … A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… $80,000 in pension payments. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested in November … an investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Mr. Gaines Jr. tried to profit off of his deceased father’s nearly 30 … were to end, but DiNapoli’s investigators found Gaines Jr. used his father’s debit card to steal $79,0845.59 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds for Medicaid and other health programs, education, social … by major funding streams and functions, including grants for various Medicaid programs, clean water, and children’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law on March 31, 2021, legalizing adult-use cannabis (AUC), also referred to … associated with these payments will be distributed in January, April, July and October after AUC retailers have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucDiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has been slow to reverse the deterioration in service and its financial plan entails considerable risk, according … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA has been slow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decadesDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… but the state may face increasing budgetary challenges in coming years as revenue growth is expected to slow and … Thruway Authority’s dependence on state resources in the coming years while leaving unanswered questions regarding … in proposed new one-shot and temporary resources in the coming year. Increases school aid by $991 million or 4.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportOpinion 99-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Concerning the propriety of an indemnification provision in a proposed custodial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-16Opinion 90-1
… proceeds to a school district to develop a school district playground if the town board determines that the playground will benefit town residents. You ask whether the … within the town to assist with the development of a school playground. Environmental Conservation Law, §27-0925, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 89-53
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES--Recipients (basis for allocation between or … among fire companies in a multi-company fire department) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Where foreign fire insurance tax moneys are distributed in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-53Opinion 90-54
… action. RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§60, 360, 508, 606: The Retirement System is required to pay … separation agreement or any other process . Sections 60, 360, 508 and 606 of the Retirement and Social Security Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54XIV.2 Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates – XIV. Special Procedures
… periods to be open simultaneously. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) issues monthly operational advisories … goods were received or services were completed and the State incurred a liability (accounts payable) or the date goods or services were provided by the State that resulted in a claim for collection from the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv2-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Revenue Projection to Reflect Coronavirus Impact
… for the 2020-2021 state budget which reflects an estimate of the economic impact and ongoing volatility stemming from the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). DiNapoli estimates tax revenue will be at least $4 … a new budget, which is due April 1. The full text of the letter to Governor Cuomo is below: Dear Governor Cuomo: In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-revenue-projection-reflect-coronavirus-impactDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Toll Increases Should Be Last Option
… from food to shelter to gas,” DiNapoli said. “The Thruway should be more transparent with the public and disclose critical … and improve transparency should be considered. Perform a comprehensive assessment of operating needs and expenses to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thruway-authority-toll-increases-should-be-last-optionDiNapoli Calls for Long-Needed State Debt Reform
… in state budgets. Since the Debt Reform Act was passed in 2000, state-supported debt outstanding increased by $25 … state. The state enacted the statutory Debt Reform Act of 2000 to impose caps on debt levels and debt service spending. … structured in a way that it does not meet the technical definition for being counted toward the cap. The Debt Reform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-calls-long-needed-state-debt-reform