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Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… – cases like that are made possible only through the great collaboration of our law-enforcement partners.” … into his personal account, according to the indictment and court papers. Additionally, Scarborough deposited five checks … The state indictment, filed in New York State Supreme Court in Albany, accuses Mr. Scarborough of then spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newPassenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… in a fleet vehicle provided by the agency, their personal car, or a rental vehicle. Historically, the State has taken a … unsuited for personal transportation. The remaining 6,700 were cars and light-duty trucks used by staff to … were recognized by our audit, while others either occurred near to or after the end of our audit fieldwork (and possibly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementTown of Penfield – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-39)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 58 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-penfield-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-39State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… were adequately accounted for, recorded and reported. As a result, the company had an increased risk of theft, waste and … partially implemented all three recommendations. As a result, the district’s network continued to have increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 2010-3
… ( see Budget Report on Bills, Bill Jacket, L 1994, ch 599, at 10-11; Mem of the Department of State, July 14, 1994, Bill Jacket, L 1994, ch 599, at 17, at 5). The Account was also created by L 1994, … costs ( see e.g. 1980 Ops St Comp No. 80-271), or agree to guarantee the debt of the fire company ( see e.g. 19 Ops St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-3New York City Construction Industry Booming
… state’s construction job gains since 2010, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … president & CEO of the New York Building Congress. “This report further proves the industry’s tremendous impact across … to State Comptroller DiNapoli on this terrific report. We look forward to working with him to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingOpinion 89-47
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (when adjoining fire protection district is dissolved) -- (assessment of capital costs in district as extended) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when added to … Whether the dissolution of the fire protection districts and the addition of their territory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-47Opinion 91-49
… advised us that the county owns fee simple title to the road bed. Highway Law, §131-b(1) provides that a county … therein...". We have interpreted similar authority in Village Law, §6-612 (and its predecessor statutes) to authorize a village board of trustees, upon discontinuing a village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49Fare Evasion
… (Transit) and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bus Company (MTA Bus) reported accurate estimates of revenue losses from fare evasion to the MTA Board of Directors (Board), and whether the MTA has taken … estimates of revenue losses from fare evasion to the MTA Board of Directors and whether the MTA has taken action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionOpinion 89-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … from regular job while attending required basic course of assessors' training) TOWN ASSESSOR -- Training (reimbursement … from regular job while attending required basic course of assessors' training) -- (authority to recover unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Opinion 92-32
… basis to historical society) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§119-aa, 119-dd; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i): A town may … historical property, General Municipal Law, article 5-K (§119-aa et seq .) is pertinent here. Article 5-K, relating to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32State Audit Finds Rochester Transportation Authority Incorrectly Administered Compensation Program
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “My auditors found that RGRTA gave out most of its incentive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-audit-finds-rochester-transportation-authority-incorrectly-administered-compensation-programOpinion 97-14
… INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (furniture and trophy case) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless otherwise provided … to purchase furniture for a recreation room and a trophy case for a meeting room for department use. You ask whether … fire department to pay the cost of constructing a trophy case in the department's meeting room, and to pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… necessary when obtaining these services. Town of Liberty – Justice Court Operations (Sullivan County) Auditors sampled 42 … Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (Saratoga County) The clerk properly billed, collected, recorded and deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not audit and approve claims from the private funds account prior to their payment. This increases the risk that … and the proper amounts were not deducted for health insurance premiums from any of the employees’ gross pay … lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 professional service contracts totaling $1.2 million. Smithfield Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 827
… ) for PEF employees. Affected Employees Employees working in the Department of Transportation or the Department of … the highway rights-of-way. Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 05 are eligible for the $500.00 lump sum … parkway systems at least 1/3 of the time actually worked in the previous calendar year. For more information regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/827-50000-retroactive-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sadState Agencies Bulletin No. 2431
… agencies with procedures to pay the new Braille/American Sign Language Proficiency Stipends for eligible employees in … employed at the NYSSD may be eligible for an American Sign Language Proficiency stipend equal to $2,500.00 each … School Year. Eligibility Criteria: NYSSD American Sign Language (ASL) Proficiency Stipend Special Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2431-new-brailleamerican-sign-language-proficiency-stipends-eligibleDiNapoli Report Assesses MTA's Capital Needs and Funding Scenarios
… stakeholders, especially the riders the MTA is trying to win back. DiNapoli’s report identifies substantial variation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-report-assesses-mtas-capital-needs-and-funding-scenariosVII.10.I Closing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… need for a Cash Advance ceases, the agency is required to return the money to the State Treasury. A final … need for a Cash Advance ceases the agency is required to return the money to the State Treasury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10i-closing-cash-advanceDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… for worthy causes through check-offs on their personal income tax forms, but too much of this money remains unused … Currently, there are ten causes that New Yorkers can support through personal income tax check-offs, including … and the Volunteer Firefighting and EMS fund. DiNapoli’s office recently looked at whether spending had improved from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-funds