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Opinion 97-19
… as officer and stockholder of insurance agency) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 803; TOWN LAW, §177: A fire … The interest must be disclosed pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803, but is not prohibited. You ask whether a … 5% or more of the outstanding stock of the agency. General Municipal Law, Article 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Opinion 96-19
… and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements (joint … of a building to be used as town hall and fire station) -- Real Property (joint acquisition of real property … and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o; TOWN LAW, §§64(2), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19Opinion 88-22
… residents. You state that the town is constructing sewage treatment plants in two sewer districts and has applied for … priority on a project which provides for the use of sewage treatment plant lands for certain other purposes than a project which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-22Wallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… competitive methods to purchase a used 2008 brush truck (mini pumper) that cost $175,000. As a result, officials … records. Key Recommendations The audit report includes 10 recommendations to help improve the Board’s oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126Midway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Grahamsville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-117)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board properly developed budgets, including using fund balance and reserves to finance operations, for the period January 1, 2012, to March 14, 2013. Background The Grahamsville Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/grahamsville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsBloomingburg Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-42)
… Board ensured that disbursements were made for authorized District expenditures. Background The Bloomingburg Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from … Bloomingburg Joint Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Operations 2013M42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/bloomingburg-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State and Local Retirement System. Gabriel, 62, had resigned her public … a false "Record of Activity" with the Town of Bethel for filing with the State Comptroller. Records of Activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelTown and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… to issue debt to finance the establishment, extension of or increase in the maximum amount to be expended for a … permission of the Office of the State Comptroller if the cost to the typical property is above the OSC-calculated average estimated cost threshold. The Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Cortlandville Fire Department , Town of Milford , Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 and West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1 . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … board did not develop a multiyear financial plan. Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 – Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… from the company. “Mr. Morabito’s theft of money meant to protect his community was a violation of the public’s … when funding for our Fire Departments and Hose Companies is so important, restoring the funding, assuring … Morabito, 71, served as chief of the Hose Company, which is one of two fire companies in the Border City Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were using one computer account to process parking decals and not retaining information related to deleted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… of living at or near the federal poverty level, resulting in painful choices related to basic needs such as shelter, health care, food and transportation. Often, the result is … and philanthropic efforts have contributed to improvements in the rate of food insecurity. Reflecting improving economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsFar Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown today announced … was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens, and primarily provided services to pre-school children in Far Rockaway in Queens and Williamsburg and Borough Park in Brooklyn. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsNorthern Onondaga Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2013M-236)
… Board of Trustees governs the District and is elected by District residents. The 2013 budgeted operating … is allowed to apply the Board President’s signature with a stamp to payroll disbursements. The Board has allowed the … Do not allow payroll checks to be signed using a signature stamp. Do not allow the bookkeeper access to the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/08/northern-onondaga-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2013m-236DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… and Nash appeared before Westchester County Court Judge David Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court Jan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsSteuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… press-numbered receipts are issued, the bookkeeper does not sufficiently detail deposit slips to identify each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cashState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Civil Service $6 billion for HMO Health Benefits for the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) including … Physician’s Health Plan Inc., $1.4 billion with HealthNow New York Inc., $1 billion with Independent Health Association … of Environmental Conservation $16.2 million with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… institutions and local amenities, enhancing its status as a regional destination for arts, culture and history, even as … It has embraced its role as a destination city and is home to historic buildings, a maritime museum, parks, art … John Tuey, and the Common Council to ensure that Kingston is forward-thinking in our approaches without burdening the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingACDS, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… preschool special education services. During the 2013-14 school year, ACDS provided four SED-funded, rate-based … preschool special education programs to 213 children from school districts located in Nassau, Queens, and Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/acds-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual