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Voluntary Compliance Program
… compliance provides an opportunity for eligible holders of unclaimed funds to voluntarily report past due items. The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) agrees to waive penalties and interest … corporations not authorized to do business in NYS (§1312). Unclaimed funds due to an individual or business with a last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programOpinion 89-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a room in which to meet, if the meetings are for the purpose of … fire insurance tax moneys "except as otherwise provided in any special law". Sections 9104 and 9105 provide that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… Degree, a class D Felony, and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree for stealing approximately $771,000 in public funds by falsifying business records for The Gingerbread Learning Center, Inc., a pre-school … Elsie Mosesman have been indicted on Grand Larceny charges for stealing approximately $771000 in public funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandOpinion 97-22
… community college board of trustees, may authorize the issuance of indebtedness to finance the cost of construction … board of trustees and the county, may authorize the issuance of indebtedness to finance the construction of a … Therefore, the county governing board may authorize the issuance of indebtedness to finance capital projects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-22Opinion 99-11
… district to retiring teachers as a token of appreciation for long-time service to the school district, so long as the frame is of nominal value. You ask whether it is proper for a school district to pay for the framing of a … Whether it is proper for a school district to pay for the framing of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-11Debt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… entity creates fixed costs that directly affect its ability to provide current services, as well as its long-term … entity creates fixed costs that directly affect its ability to provide current services as well as its longterm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… but the American economy. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research , climate change may negatively impact … global economic stability. As the chief financial officers of two of the largest state economies, and representatives of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company fundraisers into personal … 23. Hamilton is expected to pay full restitution as part of her plea agreement. To read the report , go to: … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsPine Bush Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings (2012M-238)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s fund balance and … and Ulster Counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises seven elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/pine-bush-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-transportationTravel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… travel, an itemized claim or voucher 8 must be submitted for audit. The claim should be submitted in a timely manner and include sufficient information for the auditing body or official to determine whether it … and other elected officers. The required documentation for travel claims/vouchers generally should include: A copy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of community service and paid back over $35,000 which she … Brown we exposed Hart’s fraud and she has been convicted of a felony and forced to repay the money she stole.” Hart, 64, of Mayfield, who was the elected town clerk, pleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementState Agencies Bulletin No. 2306
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing … 18, 2022; Title 9 Executive Department, Subtitle G Office of General Services, Chapter VI Miscellaneous, Subchapter A, … is an effort to promote efficiency and reduce the costs of payroll processing on a statewide level. SEFA Campaign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2306-2025-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignOpinion 93-13
… to municipalities within county the cost of sheriff's road patrol) - Pre-emption (formation of special district for the provision of sheriff's road patrol services) COUNTY LAW, §650(1); STATE CONSTITUTION, ART … for a county to charge-back the cost of sheriff's road patrol to particular municipalities within that county, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-13Opinion 98-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (delegation of duties in connection with correction of errors) COUNTY … authorizes to perform duties in connection with correction of errors on tax rolls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4XI.18.G Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Debarment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Compensation Law (WCL) has specific coverage requirements for businesses contracting with New York State and additional requirements which provide for the debarment of vendors that violate certain sections of … Compensation Law WCL has specific coverage requirements for businesses contracting with New York State and additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18g-workers-compensation-coverage-and-debarmentOpinion 88-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … LOCAL LAWS -- Refuse and Garbage Collection (imposition of benefit assessment for in village) REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- … Whether a village may impose user fees for the collection of garbage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2Opinion 88-31
… originally deposited such money. Upon a termination of the case at the trial level with a dismissal or acquittal, the … Law also provides that "upon a termination of the case at the trial level with a dismissal or acquittal" … Ann., 1986, p 128). Section 99-m does not define the word "case", but CPL, §1.20(16) defines a "criminal action" as: (a) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Membership Milestones for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Members
… how your years of service affect your retirement benefits. For specific information about your retirement plan, go to … With 5 years of service credit, you are eligible to apply for a non-job-related disability benefit. With 10 years of … With 10 or more years of service credit, you are: Eligible for an out-of-service death benefit, if you leave public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-employees-retirement-system-ers-membersDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… Almost three million New York households are dealing with housing costs that consume more than 30% of their household income, with 1 in 5 households experiencing a severe cost burden of more than 50% of their income going to pay for housing, according to a report by State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestDiNapoli Calls for Long-Needed State Debt Reform
… passed in 2000, state-supported debt outstanding increased by $25 billion. Over the next five years, this debt is … Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 to $88 billion in SFY 2026-27. A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … as well as an increasing share of such capital spending being financed with debt rather than pay-as-you-go resources. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-calls-long-needed-state-debt-reform