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Opinion 98-17
… of a public housing authority) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §18; PUBLIC HOUSING LAW, §30: A town board, by local law or resolution, may agree to confer the benefits of section 18 upon the employees of the housing authority and to be held liable for the costs incurred under section 18. You ask whether a town may confer the benefits of Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-17DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… /www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/bseaudits/bse20140228.htm For a copy of the criminal complaint, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftOpinion 97-3
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Interest and Penalties (authority to … not authorize a village to waive interest and penalties on taxes which became a lien prior to January 1, 1995. Until …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3NYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… audit of the implementation of DASA in school districts outside of NYC, go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… on a spending spree, even going as far as doubling her own salary without detection. This employee took full advantage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… Code) and adequately addressed noise complaints related to construction in New York City. Our audit period was January … for issuing and renewing AHVs, taking into account all pertinent information, including the number and nature of noise complaints and their impact on the community. Increase the level of review of AHV renewal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsOpinion 95-16
… date of the apportionment (see Doyle v Town of Diana, 203 App Div 239, 196 NYS 864; cf. Hurley v Cheshire, 234 App Div 464, 255 NYS 486, affd 259 NY 582, "last preceding" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-16Oxford Academy and Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-12)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Did Oxford Academy and Central School District (District) officials identify, report and … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9Former President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… four years, Garcia abused his elected position to channel over $120,000 into his personal accounts. Instead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the City of Johnstown , North Patchogue Fire District , Town of Rosendale and the Town of … the mayor before being submitted to the treasurer. North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash … his office completed audits of the City of Johnstown North Patchogue Fire District Town of Rosendale and the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… 2017, city officials balanced the budget using primarily casino revenue, averaging $9 million, and fund balance, … deplete available fund balance. Assuming no additional casino revenue is received, the city will have a projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Public Library – Claims Auditing (Nassau County) The board does not audit individual claims to ensure they represent … deliberate examination of each individual claim, the board does not have enough information to determine whether or not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… leave time. As a result, there is an increased risk that payroll errors or irregularities could occur and go … capital plans or a fund balance policy. City of Yonkers – Payroll (Westchester County) The city's leave accrual … officials did not adequately oversee the department payroll clerks who maintained employee leave accrual records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police. “No one is above … his community,” said DiNapoli. “I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their … police chief of the Village of Chatham," District Attorney Paul Czajka said. "In doing so, he undermined much of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingPoughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… the central treasurer reports to the Board and the auditor in a timely manner. Develop written policy and procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… position to enrich himself with funds meant to support his community,” said DiNapoli. “Any violation of the public’s … dollars that were meant to keep snowmobile trails and the community safe. We have zero tolerance for those who seek to … Club” by depositing them into his own personal bank account. He also transferred over $3,000 in funds from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… work. We love our tourists. We need to make sure those tax dollars support the rest of us who live here 12 months a … snapshot highlighted that these are not only famed tourist destinations, but hubs of job growth and opportunity … maintaining the local seasonal businesses that are a major tourist attraction. I am grateful to have New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… for policies that not only help to create new jobs and opportunities, but also ensure that hardworking union members … state are treated with the respect they deserve – on the job and in retirement." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseLake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
Determine whether the Lake Pleasant Central School District District Board of Education Board ensured claims were supported by adequate documentation for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved before payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202