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Opinion 89-1
… 487 NYS2d at 80) Lastly, in Gendalia v Gioffre , 606 F Supp 363 (S.D.N.Y., 1985), the court dismissed a Federal … protected property right to the back pay. (606 F Supp at 367) The decisions in Smith , Rubenstein and … supra ; 32 Opns St Comp, 1976, supra ). January 24, 1989 Douglas C. Henry, Supervisor Town of Orwell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1Frequently Asked Questions – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… officials, who are NYSLRS members, to keep an ROA and submit it to their governing boards, unless they … 150 days of the start of a new term or appointment and sign it attesting to its accuracy. Once complete, you … Your Record of Activities for a schedule of ROA due dates and help determining what to do, when. What should I do if I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/frequently-asked-questionsOpinion 2001-2
… of points in another category) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §217(c): (1) A service award program sponsor may not require … (2) A program sponsor may not require participation in a number of calls greater than the statutory minimum in order … inquiry concerning the criteria, pursuant to section 217(c) of article 11-A (§214 et seq .) of the General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-2NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy
… and addresses environmental and social risks, including potential violations of indigenous peoples' rights, in reviewing its potential acquisitions. The shareholder proposal is … have a right to know how Marathon assessed and addressed potential damage to the environment and to indigenous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversyDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… policymakers must ensure that spending commitments are in line with recurring revenue sources.” Personal income tax … of $9.161 billion, an increase of $216.6 million from opening balance. DOB took the following actions at the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsOpinion 90-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … has established a police department and has appointed the town supervisor as commissioner pursuant to Town Law 150 may appoint a deputy police commissioner to act in the absence or inability of the commissioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15Opinion 2004-6
… (services by an historical society for use of village building) VILLAGE LAW §1-102(1); STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE … historical society to use an unneeded portion of a village building without consideration. A village may, however, enter … society to use the unneeded space in a municipal building, without payment of cash rent, so long as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6Comptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… False Claims Act and the New York State False Claims Act. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “When Continuum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds for her personal use … of her plea agreement, of which she paid $20,000 during yesterday’s plea. “Ms. Brown violated the public trust by … Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds for her personal use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsContract Advisory No. 7
… only special characters which should be used in a Contract ID on the Statewide Financial System (SFS) are the two … the Business Unit, Contract Number, and Department ID values. Stand alone purchase orders should not contain any special characters. Guidance: The Contract ID for all new contracts including but not limited to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/7-special-characters-should-not-be-used-contract-and-stand-alone-purchase-orderUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 percent of the value of the agreements on to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followOversight of Child Protective Services Outside New York City (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Child Protective Services Outside New York City (Report … Office of Children and Family Services: Oversight of Child Protective Services Outside New York City (2007-S-129) … included in our initial report Oversight of Child Protective Services Outside NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/oversight-child-protective-services-outside-new-york-city-followKeene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
… did not properly file for transportation aid for seven buses. However, after we identified the risk of lost aid, the … and submitted State aid applications for five of these buses and indicated she will file for the remaining two. … appropriate State aid applications for the two remaining buses identified in this report. Implement procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/keene-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2021m-63State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… the State procurement card, and to identify potential cost savings and revenue enhancements achievable through better … entities that existed in 2008-09 were consolidated or closed by 2011-12, while some new entities had been created. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-16-13)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/25/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-16-13The Continued Decline in Affordable Housing in New York City - June 2013
This report is the third issued by the Office of the State Comptroller since 2009 concerning affordable housing in New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2014.pdfHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, … work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, Ms. Erickson has been brought to justice.” “Over … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… Former Savona Mayor Gregge Harrian was arraigned in Steuben County Court today on felony charges of five counts of offering a false instrument for filing and five counts of misdemeanor falsifying business … Former Savona Mayor Gregge Harrian was arraigned in Steuben County Court on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… Meanwhile, the THA maintained a consistently high vacancy rate (33 percent vacancy rate for senior housing and 9 percent for non-senior housing … background and credit checks, waitlist management, rent rate calculations, annual tenant application updates and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2019 Through March 31, 2020
… payments to the providers. The audit covered the period October 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020. About the Program The … with 2 providers, and was determining the program status of the remaining provider. Key Recommendations We made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/20/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2019-through-march-31-2020