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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… black hole Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19Opinion 94-7
… represents a fundamental limitation on home rule powers (Albany Area Builders v Town of Guilderland, 74 NY2d 372, 547 … Daytop Village, Inc., 78 NY2d 500, 577 NYS2d 215; see also Albany Area Builders, supra). The intent to preempt may be … detailed statutory scheme (see Daytop Village, supra; Albany Area Builders, supra). Based on express language in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7Opinion 2000-8
… does not give rise to even an appearance of partiality. Compliance with competitive bidding requirements or, when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8Opinion 2000-23
… Opns St Comp No. 86-23, p 39, concerning the creation of a new highest ranking subordinate position). The holding in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23Opinion 97-11
… authority should take reasonable measures to ensure compliance with section 36 and avoid entering into such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… portion of the Empire Plan and process and pay claims submitted by health care providers. We identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… nearly $19.1 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information … on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved City University of New … of Children and Family Services $5.1 million under the Child Care Stabilization Grant to childcare providers to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayAnnual Financial Report
… County, City, Town, Village [pdf] Fire Districts [pdf] School Districts [pdf] Accounting Bulletins Annual Report … their respective funds in the financial statements. Fire District Questionnaire Fire districts will be required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-reportCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-13)
… for textbooks and the appropriations for employee pension costs, tax certiorari settlements and firefighter … the sufficiency of appropriations for textbooks, employee pension costs, tax certiorari settlements and firefighter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-13Overview – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… the information contained in this guide will be valuable to new board members and inexperienced claims auditors. This … that provide audit of claims requirements applicable to various types of local governments. In the case of cities, … claims auditing process. Therefore, Appendix B is intended to provide only general information, and you should consult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/overviewIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The audit of claims or vouchers (the terms are used interchangeably in … and services not received. An effective audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… income tax refunds (refunds) and property tax credits (i.e., School Tax Relief and Property Tax Relief, collectively … September 5, 2019 were appropriate and complied with New York State tax laws and regulations. Background During our … we identified 10,142 credits totaling $4.1 million where the Department potentially paid more than one credit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxAsset Forfeiture Escrow Fund
… The 2019-20 New York State budget amended Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) Section 1349 and created a new General Municipal Law (GML) Section 6-v to require all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/asset-forfeiture-escrow-fundState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… in Cyber," highlighting the critical roles that all people play in cybersecurity. The trainings include: Cybersecurity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-10-F)
… by the Chenango County Legislature and responsible for CCIDA’s general management and financial and operational … Board as CCIDA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for the day-today operations. CCIDA offers financial … in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to affected tax jurisdictions − municipalities or school districts – to help offset the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/12/13/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2022m-10-fVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… after pleading guilty to stealing $117,000 in public funds. Bailey was charged in March with grand larceny in the … restitution. “Fleecing your community and your neighbors for five years is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, … For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/altmar.pdf DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) by taking unlawful pension payments and forging a required certificate … System and maintaining its integrity are priorities for my office. I thank District Attorney Clegg, the State … County BOCES teaching criminal justice and earning a salary of over $70,000. As a state retiree under the age of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… a public servant seeks to use their position to profit at the expense of the taxpayers and the local community, they … charges, Thorne used this card for personal purchases at a grocery store and a restaurant. Thorne also purchased … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-301
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2021 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-301-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… Emmons had previously attempted to start a go-kart track business on his own property, but in February 2016 he … DiNapoli the Oswego County District Attorney and the NYS Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrested