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DiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… allegedly committed by David Decker." Decker, 67, of Burnt Hills, allegedly used the stolen funds to gamble and indulge … Department of Taxation and Finance, the United States Forest Service, and the New York State Department of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeOpinion 98 - 22
… a publicity fund by local law (see, e.g. 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-244, p 259; 31 Opns St Comp, 1975, p 53; 30 Opns St Comp, 1974, p 82; compare 30 Opns St Comp, 1974, p 22, discussing village board actions which may be taken by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22Opinion 97-21
… annual financial reports from public libraries) EDUCATION LAW, §263; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §30(3): Section 263 of the Education Law does not operate to relieve public libraries from the … Whether sec 263 of the Education Law relieves libraries from requiring pub library treasurers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21Opinion 91-27
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Real Property (sale of unneeded real property without public bidding) LOCAL LAWS -- Real Property (authority of county to supersede sale and lease … of the requirement of County Law 2156 that county real property be sold only to the highest responsible bidder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27DiNapoli Statement on MTA Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2026 Adopted … in order to prepare for potential federal funding cuts. “On the spending side, the MTA proactively targeted additional … a lack of clarity from Washington, the MTA is less reliant on these funds to balance its budget in 2026. The MTA should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-statement-mta-budgetVII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Appropriated Loan Receivables (ALRs) result when State money is … and revenue can be tracked via the NYAR0473 –Appropriated Loan Receivables report. To run the NYAR0473, navigate to Accounts Receivable > Report > Appropriated Loan Receivables. Agencies should review their enacted budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivablesDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli along with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the jury … "Thanks to the work of my staff and our partnership with Attorney General Schneiderman, we are targeting public … his peers, Ruben Wills will face the consequences," said Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. "Ruben Wills stole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeFood Metrics Implementation
… Purpose To determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) is properly tracking and … Annual Report. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Office of General Services: Business Services Center Shared … To determine if the Office of General Services is properly tracking and reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationNorth Bellmore Union Free School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-95)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Board adhered to the law and District policy when procuring professional services. Key Findings The Board did not: Comply with the law and use a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process … the process at least every five years as required by law. Ensure that District officials and personnel comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/16/north-bellmore-union-free-school-district-procurement-professionalTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan Learning Institute
… program requirements, tuition and other fees, the school’s refund policy, etc. The other student’s enrollment agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-learning-instituteOpinion 89-41
… program); (referendum requirement); (necessity of public hearing) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program … of); (referendum requirement); (necessity of public hearing) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §216; TOWN LAW, §179: A … of fire commissioners is not required to hold a public hearing before the establishment of a service award program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Opinion 2006-5
… LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (mid-term decrease for elected town officers) -- Referendum Requirements (mid-term salary decrease for elected town officers) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (mid-term decrease for elected town officers) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (mid-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5Valero Agreement on Political Disclosure
Valero Energy agreement, "Policy on Political Contributions, Lobbying and Trade Associates"
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/valero_agreement_political_disclosure.pdfLocal Government Spending on Highways
Local Government Spending on Highways
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/highwayspending.pdfOpinion 98-14
… as required in that section (see also Albany Area Builders v Town of Guilderland , 74 NY2d 372, 329, 547 NYS2d … a fundamental limitation on home rule powers ( Albany Area Builders , supra ). Where the State Legislature has clearly … Inc. , 78 NY2d 500, 577 NYS2d 215; see also Albany Area Builders , supra ). The intent to pre-empt may be express …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-14Life Changes: What If I Leave Public Employment?
… entity that participates in NYSLRS. (Return to Top) What Happens to My NYSLRS Membership? Find Out if You Are … needed ten years). Sign in to your Retirement Online account to view your total estimated service credit, and … still on the payroll of a participating employer. If there is a cost for this credit and you receive a statement of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-leave-public-employmentTuition Assistance Program – Vaughn College
… Purpose To determine whether Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology officials complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … in New York schools. HESC also administers a variety of State scholarship programs. Schools receiving State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-vaughn-collegeOpinion 2008-4
… payable out of the town's general fund. You ask whether a town may transfer monies from the town general fund to be … the park district on an ad valorem basis. The Town Law does not provide for a town to finance the cost of … 3 There are limited instances, not at issue here, when general fund money may be used for special district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4Opinion 2000-3
… irrespective of whether the establishment or extension is subject to prior approval of the State Comptroller. You … of a town special district under Town Law, article 12 is required to be filed with the Office of the State … of the establishment or extension by the State Comptroller is not required. You also ask whether such a filing is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-3Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-325
… SLED payment. Thereafter, eligibility is determined as a uniformed officer. Agency Actions: UCS must submit an … Record Earnings Code – JSD Effective Date – 03/30/2023 OT Effective Date – 03/30/2023 Payment Amount - $825.00 or … not part of the basic annual salary, but it is considered pensionable earnings. Tax Information: The UCS SLED payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-325-april-2023-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-law