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Opinion 2000-10
… this chapter" (emphasis added), that is, notwithstanding only the provisions of the General Municipal Law. There is … our opinion, chapter 41 takes precedence over section 6-l only insofar as the two statutes are in conflict (id.). After … provided, the pedestrian walkway was constructed using only Federal and State funds. Under these circumstances, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10IX.6.E Education Department - G5 System – IX. Federal Grants
… that is strictly enforced by the system. Since OSC BSAO draws down funds based on expenditures that are recorded in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6e-education-department-g5-systemConstitutional Amendment
… to excluding certain indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt … to excluding certain indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendmentOmnibus Procurement Amendments
… competitive negotiation concluding with a best and final offer; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1Veterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… individuals. Our soldiers have risked everything for the sake of democracy and to protect the American way of life. Thank you for your service and for making our state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Oversight of Industrial Development Agencies (A.07915/S.05867)
… and Sen. Marchione for sponsoring this proposal and helping implement reforms that will ensure New Yorkers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passage-legislation-increasing-oversight-industrial-developmentTown of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Determine … Key Findings The Clerk did not: Deposit or remit all tax collections to the Supervisor and County Treasurer … charges totaling $5,759. Key Recommendations Remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Town of Seneca Falls - Procurement (2018M-143)
… Town officials did not: Seek competition for eight professional service contracts totaling $384,400. Key … and policy requirements. Develop procedures for procuring professional services to award contracts above a reasonable limit only after soliciting some form of competition, and provide guidance as to how such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-procurement-2018m-143Plattsburgh City School District - Procurement (2019M-198)
… District’s purchasing policies and statutory requirements. Of the 15 purchase contracts we reviewed totaling $76,378 … not procured in accordance with the purchasing policy. Of the services obtained from seven professional service providers, who were paid a combined total of $178,247 during the audit period, the services from six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/plattsburgh-city-school-district-procurement-2019m-198Town of Mooers - Procurement (2020M-55)
… Objective Determine whether Town officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory requirements. Key Findings Of the … million that were entered into during the audit period and exceeded the competitive bidding threshold, one purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-procurement-2020m-55Town of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)
… were procured in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy and applicable statutes. Key Findings Of 59 payments … of quotes prior to being made. The Town’s procurement policy does not require the solicitation of competition, such … Recommendations Follow competitive bidding statutes and policy requirements. Revise the procurement policy or adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43Town of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
… officials: Complied with competitive bidding requirements for 15 of 18 tested purchase and public works contracts … million. However, they did not competitively bid contracts for paving services and brush collection totaling $471,700. Did not seek competition for 10 professional services totaling $1.1 million. Did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8Brewster Central School District - Professional Services (2019M-235)
… not seek competition for professional services from three of the 10 professional service providers reviewed. These … District officials should: Conduct a periodic review of professional service providers to determine the need for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/brewster-central-school-district-professional-services-2019m-235State Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Spring Bank’s Red Hook Branch as a Banking … Superintendent Adrienne A Harris today announced the approval of Spring Banks Red Hook Branch as a Banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… to first-degree grand larceny in April, was sentenced yesterday before Queens Supreme Court Justice Joseph Zayas to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… total of nearly $4.7 billion through FY 2022). However, only a small share of the savings are projected to come from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… access to graduate education is cut off, the loss is not only fewer degrees, but a weakened talent pipeline that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… scheme. Rapfogel personally stole $3 million and used the money to fund a lavish lifestyle. “This sentence sends the … and find those individuals misusing the public's money." From 1993 to 2013, Rapfogel served as the head of Met … Larceny in the First Degree (a class B felony), Money Laundering in the Second Degree (a class C felony), Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be in line with the previous year, with the … Retirement Fund (Fund) grew stronger and ended the last fiscal year with a funded status of 98 percent, according to … contribution rates for the states pension system in State Fiscal Year 201920 will be in line with the previous year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… from residents for permits, fees and town tax collections but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to … from residents for permits fees and town tax collections but not deposited in the towns bank accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrest