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Opinion 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 -- … facility must be applied to a town's general fund and used for town-wide purposes. You also ask whether a portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 91-64
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (bus transportation contracts for separate routes) -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation of for bus transportation contracts) EDUCATION LAW, §305(14); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-64Town of Dover – Fire Protection and Ambulance Services (2016M-413)
… audit was to determine if the Board is monitoring the fire and ambulance companies that provide emergency services to … Background The Town of Dover is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 8,500. The Town, which … to provide services in its fire protection district and with an ambulance company for basic life support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dover-fire-protection-and-ambulance-services-2016m-413DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… and the New York State Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of Pleasant Valley for stealing nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother’s pension payments. Robertson pleaded … and the New York State Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S Robertson 63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemPerformance Incentive Program
… by far, even though it already compensates its executive team at levels that often exceed those of its peers. Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/performance-incentive-programTown of Carrollton – Justice Court Operations (2018M-21)
… as of October 12, 2017, and Court officials were unable to determine the composition of these excess balances. The … 18 individuals totaling $7,150 that could not be traced to any open or closed cases during our audit period. The … generate current pending bail reports and reconcile to bank balances. Examine Court records or retain an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/11/town-carrollton-justice-court-operations-2018m-21State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… been issued. State Education Department (SED): Volunteers of America – Greater New York Inc.: Compliance With the … not work in VOA-GNY's SED preschool programs. Department of Health (DOH): Medicaid Program: Improper Medicaid Payments … Medicaid payments were made for free vaccines and payments of the fee to administer the vaccines were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Greenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… and minor projects (e.g., construction, electrical and plumbing). In total, the District paid $3.8 million to 32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147DiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… for the Northern District of New York John A. Sarcone III, and Acting Inspector General for U.S. Department of … States Attorney for the Northern District John A. Sarcone III and Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of … for the Northern District of New York John A Sarcone III and Acting Inspector General for US Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-schemeStandard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… do not participate in a time-keeping system on a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed … (ROA) to calculate the average number of days you work in a month.] This is important because your retirement benefits are based, in part, on the days you work. The resolution confirms your standard work day. Every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… Executive Budget proposal: “Governor Hochul introduced her Executive Budget proposal amid continued economic growth; … Year 2027-28, it is important that actions are taken to improve the long-term stability of the state’s finances, … funds should be retained for emergencies. It is important to develop clear guidelines on the appropriate use of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetOpinion 2000-1
… provide legal counsel for a municipal officer or employee who is charged with a criminal offense arising out of the … to provide legal counsel to a village officer or employee who is charged with a criminal offense arising out of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1Opinion 89-64
… fide purchase upon the most beneficial terms, including price, in the public interest. This is in reply to your … the board and the owner have arrived at a purchase price which the board believes is fair, but which exceeds the … what a municipality may pay to purchase real property, the price is a matter of negotiation between the seller and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64State Agencies Bulletin No. 2316
… in the following bargaining units who are required by the Commissioner of DOCCS to work scheduled or unscheduled … Association (CSEA) Administration Services Unit (BU 02) Operational Services Unit (BU 03) Institutional Services … employee’s regular rate of pay if they are required by the Commissioner of DOCCS to work overtime during the illegal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2316-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes, and State Police … Superintendent Steven Nigrelli announced that Oswego County adult literacy teacher William Fisher was charged with … partners from the State Comptroller’s Office and Oswego County District Attorney’s Office for their collaborative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… rate of bank foreclosures is less than the statewide rate: only 0.8 percent of the housing units were in foreclosure in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingNichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials use a competitive process to procure goods and services? Audit … January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit A board of fire commissioners and its officials should seek … policy (Policy) or best practices. When officials do not solicit competition as required by GML and District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103Opinion 92-56
… the general municipal law. Thus, pursuant to section 116, only those travel expenses which have actually and … put differently, it includes matters directly affecting only the employer and employee relationship" ( Levitt v Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Cost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… public deposits. Section 11 allows for certain temporary investment of moneys not required for immediate expenditure. … corporation pursuant to a municipal cooperation agreement. Banking Law Section 107-a requires a bank or trust company to provide a pledge of assets or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsPension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… from 11 of the companies after reaching agreements. 2015 eBay, Inc. Garmin Ltd. Monster Beverage Corporation (also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversity