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DiNapoli Honors Caribbean Leaders
… in honor of Caribbean Heritage Month. “We gathered in Brooklyn to celebrate the Caribbean community and recognize … Paynter, Founding Partner/Director of Operations of the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival; and Christopher Aaron, Communications & Media Director of the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival More pictures of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-honors-caribbean-leadersColdspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… activity is properly recorded and reported and that Di …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mAbout the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… all of that time because they cannot do other things? What do I do if an elected or appointed official refuses to … from that employer. I report four days of credit each month for this individual. Does she need to prepare and … a standard work day for an official who participates in a time-keeping system? Is travel time considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesOpinion 90-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (police officers - eligibility of children) POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Death Benefits … Concerning section 208f of the General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43Village of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
Determine whether the Village ClerkTreasurer properly managed cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202Sherman Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-92)
… the Board of Education’s (Board) minimum qualifications for the position, was not provided the District’s policies … audit all claims prior to payment. According to a District official, historically the Board appoints one of the … agreed with our findings and recommendations and indicated they will initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/sherman-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-92DiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
Lisa Stone was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6800 in fire district funds after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller DiNapoli revealed that she paid herself an illegal second salary
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and independence,” DiNapoli said. “New York is facing challenging … the New York Civil Service Commission and as an assistant attorney general in the New York State Department of Law. She …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… of claims by signing or initialing each individual voucher packet or an abstract of audited claims, which typically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… Two Poughkeepsie women allegedly cashed seven pension checks totaling $8,600 … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi and Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk … their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and Sheriff Imperati for partnering to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerOpinion 89-12
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … regulations relative to the professional conduct of design professionals, including engineers (8 NYCRR 29.3). Of … that the specifications thus drawn may confer a special advantage upon a particular bidder, to the detriment of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 State of the State Address
… DiNapoli released the following statement today regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State Address: "Today, Gov. Hochul outlined her new priorities as the state prepares … DiNapoli released the following statement today regarding Gov Kathy Hochuls State of the State Address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-state-state-addressUrban Choice Charter School - Information Technology (2019M-240)
… was used to process 510 financial transactions after her resignation. School officials did not adopt IT policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/06/12/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2019m-240Town of Addison - Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities (2019M-03)
… to provide oversight of the Bookkeeper, who performs all financial duties, including online banking, on her … should: Collect, disburse and maintain custody of all Town funds in accordance with policies, procedures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/26/town-addison-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2019m-03Opinion 2000 - 13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … company) TOWN LAW §176-b(10): An individual who is a member of a volunteer fire company may not join a second … 176-b provides that a person "shall not be eligible" for volunteer membership in more than one fire company at one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13Opinion 2007-6
… in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to one-time payment made to next ranking subordinate officer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 207-m: If the permanent … unit and is the highest ranking subordinate to the police chief in a village police department receives a one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Town of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… the financial records and apparently misappropriate funds. Not all collections from individuals had corresponding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… and funds projects to improve and maintain wildlife habitat, help control and prevent water pollution and manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andSteuben County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have … appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/13/steuben-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-4Opinion 89-65
… -- Legal Services (contract with town attorney's law firm) TOWN ATTORNEY -- Conflict of Interest (contract by town with town attorney's law firm for additional legal services) TOWN LAW, §§20(2)(a), … legal services between the town and his or her law firm, if the town attorney has any of the powers or duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65