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Opinion 2000-8
… 802(1)(f): A county public health commissioner who has a real estate partnership with a member of a not-for-profit … ask whether a county public health commissioner who has a real estate partnership with a member of a not-for-profit … services to the county has a conflict of interest. The real estate partnership has not rented and does not currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8DiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. … “This is not a victimless crime,” said District Attorney Jason Schmidt. “The Village of Bemus Point, like many of our … Thomas P DiNapoli Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B Quattrone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1782
… Article 49.2 of the 2016-2021 ISU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1782-2019-uniform-maintenance-allowance-and-2019-work-related-clothingHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System (2018-S-59)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the New York City Department of Homeless Services have appropriate oversight and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s59.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up) (2023-F-4)
To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Report 2019-S-2).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f4.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Rushville and the Village of Scottsville . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … for a capital project to upgrade its transfer station. In addition, the board did not adopt IT policies and … spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Selected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… million of grant monies. MTA did not follow procedures by failing to notify the MTA Board when two contracts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementXI.2.M Acknowledgment of Contractor’s Signature – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… must have proper acknowledgment of the contractor's signature affixed thereto. Refer to attachment for examples … . The requirement for acknowledgment applies to the signature of the contractor with whom the State is doing business. It is not necessary that the signature of the State official executing the agreement be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2m-acknowledgment-contractors-signatureOpinion 94-17
… the issues discussed in the opinion. REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Recycling Services (imposition and collection of fees for) … that unpaid user fees imposed to finance the cost of recycling services, including any interest or penalties, may … the amount of unpaid fees imposed upon property owners for recycling services provided by the city under a contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Town of Willsboro – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-92)
… $60,000 from the Society and $29,000 from the Town. In May 2025, the Clerk pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in the second degree for the funds stolen from the Society and felony grand larceny in the third degree as a crime of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-willsboro-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-92Opinion 90-1
… CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gifts of moneys to public entities) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing gift of to another municipal corporation) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … hazardous waste facility assessments); (contributions to public entities - school district) ENVIRONMENTAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1XIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… guest of their choice will receive meals valued at $19 per plate. Result - All costs associated with the awards and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsThe Hotel Industry in New York City - June 2016
New York State’s hotel industry has experienced a decade of strong growth, driven by an increase in tourism.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2017.pdfDiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. "Now's the time to take advantage of the improvements we're making to New … in their loved one's future, as the cost of obtaining a college education continues to rise. NY's 529 College … as the beneficiary nears college age. More information can be found in the plan's brochure here . In addition to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeMonroe 2-Orleans Board of Cooperative Educational Services – MiFi Usage Billings (2025M-134)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Monroe 2-Orleans Board of Cooperative Educational Services (Monroe 2-Orleans … methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board has the responsibility to initiate corrective action. A … Did Monroe 2Orleans Board of Cooperative Educational Services Monroe 2Orleans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2026/03/20/monroe-2-orleans-board-cooperative-educational-services-mifi-usage-billings-2025mOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… reported attendance data using average daily attendance (ADA), which measures the average number of students who are typically present each day. However, ADA does not identify some students who miss a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followOpinion 91-44
… of its board of fire commissioners if the district pays all or part of the premiums or subscription charges on behalf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-44DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… to assess their plans for spending federal pandemic funds and to target funds towards children most in need. New York was allocated over $15 billion in emergency education aid during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… in the indictment, grand larceny in the second degree, in August. “Instead of serving his department, Jonnell Rose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000State Agencies Bulletin No. 138
… For the first report, all entries need to be completed by December 23, 1999 for tax reporting purposes. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/138-employee-addresses-and-new-reveal-report-employee-address-report