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Opinion 94-26
… assessments in section 980-k is computed with reference to general town taxes within the district. You ask whether a … of the maximum amount of the district charge pursuant to General Municipal Law, §980-k is made by reference to the levy of town taxes or village taxes within the area of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26State Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently … State employee. The defendant was arrested and presented today in the District of South Carolina. Manhattan U.S. … pension fraud.” According to the Complaint unsealed today: * From August 2010 until August 2015, GROSSMAN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… the scheme. “Jan Hoffman and Katherine Pais allegedly took advantage of their positions and residents in need in a … that people who are placed in a position of trust and take advantage of the vulnerable will be held accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont; data are not available at the state level.) Figures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020Administration of the Contract With the Center for Urban Community Services
… Purpose We audited the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) … administration of a contract (#113 225 01) with the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) for the period July 1, … We audited the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygienes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/16/administration-contract-center-urban-community-servicesOpinion 90-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … issued in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the State and are valid and legally binding obligations of the … by the governing board of the municipality unless a state or local law provides for the delegation of that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-24Opinion 90-34
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Recipients (emergency rescue and first aid squads) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(1); INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: An emergency rescue and first … fire department is not entitled to receive foreign fire insurance tax moneys unless authorized by a special law. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-34Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterOpinion 96-16
… of a town water district for the construction of a new town hall. This is in response to your letter concerning … excess proceeds from the sale for the construction of a new town hall if the town board submits a proposition on this … for general town purposes, such as the construction of a new town hall (see, also, e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Opinion 2000-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint fire district when … Whether in the proposed formation of a joint fire district containing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Comparison of ERS Benefits
… ERS members are covered under the Article 15 Retirement Plan Coordinated Plan (Articles 14 & 15) With less than 20 years of credited … Eligible members may receive service credit for up to 165 days (200 days for some members employed by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-ers-benefitsCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… congregate meals (meals served in a group setting) in its senior centers. Our audit covered the three fiscal years … we conducted on-site observations and interviews at senior centers through March 7, 2017. Background The New York … nearly 1.55 million adults aged 60 and older (defined as senior citizens) residing in New York City. This number is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not properly audit and approve all claims prior to payment. Auditors reviewed 100 claims totaling approximately … documentation. Rockland County – Budget Review State law authorizes the county to issue debt up to $96 million to … general fund as of Dec. 31, 2012. Additionally, the law requires the county to submit its proposed budget to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsCorporate Governance
… directors who exercise rigorous oversight of strategy, continually evaluate company management, and … business environment with resilience and integrity. Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Cybersecurity As … see the New York State Common Retirement Fund's ESG Strategy . Corporate Governance Stewardship Reports 2025 | …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governanceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Ardsley Union Free School District , Babylon Union Free School District , Berkshire Union Free School District , Cobleskill-Richmondville Central … today announced his office completed audits of the Ardsley Union Free School District Babylon Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 93-5
… act may not be performed at any other time ( Lancaster Sea Beach Improvement Co. v City of New York , 214 NY 1; Metcalf … of this statutory requirement - to give the public an opportunity to express their views and make inquiry regarding … 108, in the instant case, still afforded the public an opportunity, on proper notice, to express its views on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5DiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… 2024. The slow return of subway ridership is predominantly in the outer boroughs, while major transit hubs continue to … longer afford to pay for the debt service on $9.8 billion in debt it had planned to issue for the transit and commuter … will move forward with the most ambitious capital program in its history, which it has barely been able to start, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the … earlier this year, New York surpasses almost every other in both number and percentage of job losses. From February … August 2020, the Empire State ranks second to Hawaii in percentage of employment decline and second only to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020Disability Retirement – When Employees Retire
… reports from the member’s physicians, hospital records, accident reports and other pertinent documentation. We may … of duties performed; Workers’ compensation documents and accident reports for all on-duty incidents; and Time records … or records that pertain to a disability application, accident(s) alleged to have been sustained, and particularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirementComptroller 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-new