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State Agencies Bulletin No. 287
… period: Annual Lease Value Method (ALV) - This method may only be used by employees who are allowed unrestricted use of … day the vehicle is used for commuting. This method may only be used by employees who are prohibited from using a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/287-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-2001College Readiness
… while 77.3% of high school students citywide graduated, only 57% were considered college ready. Similar percentages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessOpinion 95-30
… 1723-a of the Education Law, which governed investments by school districts, was silent as to the investment of the moneys of a school district public library. In addressing the authority … library was an agency of the sponsoring municipality or school district and could invest only in the types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30State Agencies Bulletin No. 875
… increase. Affected Employees Pensioners and beneficiaries in Agency 01130, Division of Veterans' Affairs - Blind … section shall be the same amount as the annuity payable in the preceding year* plus a percentage adjustment equal to … administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the previous year. * Per the Director of Veterans Affairs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/875-2009-blind-veterans-annuity-increaseOpinion 88-19
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS -- Authority To Institute (by town to … establishment of private landfill) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (acceptance of gift to defray expenses of lawsuit) … in part: "The town board of any town may authorize and direct any town officer or officers to institute, defend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19Opinion 2003-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether town taxes to support the town police department are to be levied only against taxable properties within the area of the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-6DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Haverley took advantage of her position and abused the public's trust by pocketing … helping us hold Ms. Haverley accountable." Haverley, 65, of Horseheads, was charged with third degree grand larceny, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… A commuter train is considered late by the LIRR only if it arrives at its final destination six minutes or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… “Exploiting his position as head of the American Academy of Pediatrics in New York, Dunkel defrauded taxpayers … 45, of Latham, who is executive director of the American Academy of Pediatrics, District II (AAP-II), was charged in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… "Ms. Hilchey decided the public should subsidize not only her utility bills but also her K-Mart shopping," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36,000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and investigation by State … public funds. Riley, 51, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, before Judge Peter … guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… to identify and hold accountable officials who commit such crimes.” “Ms. Wormuth exploited her position and the faith of … in our leaders. The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who would … “This case shows that when elected officials break the law, they will be held accountable. I’m proud to have worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… Sales tax collections grew by more than 3 percent in only four counties outside of New York City in 2015 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, was arraigned in Nassau County District Court. “Thanks to our joint efforts with law … health care rip-offs. I thank Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas’ office and the Department … health insurance to some state and local government and school district employees and their families. The state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Former Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of Manchester, allegedly took thousands of dollars in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $24.2 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds payments so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to … P DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $242 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s office … official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… $313.5 million with Cashless Tolling Constructors LLC for phase 4 of the I-81 Viaduct project in Onondaga County. … Education Department $747.2 million in excess cost aid to 666 school districts for school-aged special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and charter school students increased sharply … reason, excused, unexcused, or for disciplinary reasons. New York state excludes suspensions and extended medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 38 in August compared to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-august