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DiNapoli: Former Dannemora Official Charged With Falsifying Time Sheets Attempting to Beef Up Retirement Benefits for Some Correction Officers
… The former mayor of the Village of Dannemora was charged with falsifying time sheets aiming … today. The defendant, Richard Scholl, faces charges of tampering with public records and falsifying business … The former mayor of the Village of Dannemora was charged with falsifying time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-former-dannemora-official-charged-falsifying-time-sheets-attempting-beef-retirement-benefitsOpinion 88-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (whether … of a subdivision plat, to compel dedication of park land in the subdivision without compensation. 34 Opns St Comp, … the following questions: (1) Does the opinion expressed in 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 154, with regard to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Opinion 93-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of … LAW, §104.00: The term "outstanding indebtedness" as used in General Municipal Law, §109-b(6)(c) includes only … which is not excludable pursuant to law. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether the term "outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 2000-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Fund (need to establish when property sold was funded in part with Urban Development Corporation loan) REAL … into a repayment agreement with the UDC providing that, in the event of the sale of the civic center, the unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10Brewster Central School District - Professional Services (2019M-235)
… whether the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … whether the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/brewster-central-school-district-professional-services-2019m-235IX.6.E Education Department - G5 System – IX. Federal Grants
… a grants management system known as G5 which was developed in 2007. The G5 system is a full lifecycle, end-to-end, … based on the project’s Accounts Receivable balance in SFS. Payment requests are approved or rejected … automatically based on the amount of available funds in the G5 account. OSC BSAO receives immediate notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6e-education-department-g5-systemVeterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… Our soldiers have risked everything for the sake of democracy and to protect the American way of life. Thank you for your service and for making our state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliTown of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Determine whether the Town … to the Supervisor and County Treasurer (Treasurer) in a timely manner. Reconcile her bank account or identify … tax payments received from taxpayers. Report or remit fees in a timely manner for 2018 and 2019. The Board: Approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Town of Seneca Falls - Procurement (2018M-143)
… above a reasonable limit only after soliciting some form of competition, and provide guidance as to how such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-procurement-2018m-143Cayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… payments totaling $77,615 from the bank account. The Clerk of the Legislature did not: Audit 26 claims totaling $76,804 … amount to be expended for the same or similar type of goods or services when determining whether competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274Opinion 88-34
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Towns … Towns may enact traffic regulations, rules, and orders in the same manner as ordinances. Villages may enact traffic regulations, rules and orders, in the same manner as resolutions. Opn No. 74-1224 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-34Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… of the Putnam County Department of Consumer Affairs, for stealing money from Putnam County. Ms. Noel was arrested … New York State Police and Attorney General Schneiderman for following up on our findings.” “Public service should … Schneiderman. “When public officials abuse their position for financial gain, there will be consequences. Since 2011, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamContract #C001148 - Printing and Mailing of NYSLRS Member Annual Statements
… detailed in the advertisement posted in the NYS Contract Reporter, CR #2089311) pursuant to its discretionary … this opportunity have been posted to the NYS Contract Reporter at http://www.nyscr.ny.gov (CR #2089311). All … detailed in the advertisement posted in the NYS Contract Reporter CR 2089311 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/c001148DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to … than 4,300 employees, report approximately $1.5 billion in spending and $18 billion in outstanding debt, and operate with little oversight, … About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyOpinion 90-32
… LAW, §§81(1), 220(3): A town resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds for the construction of improvements … if the salt storage shed were to be financed by the issuance of bonds. Highway Law, §142(4) provides that a town … supra , held that although the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds may be subject to referendum (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in … shuttle systems, and paratransit services. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public … authority, and local government entity, with the exception of the judiciary and the State Legislature. Under FOIL, each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has … levy increase has remained at or below 2 percent in each of the past four years. “Counties are holding the line on … beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… union branches in areas across New York State where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. The Spring Bank Branch, located at 356 … of Financial Services Adrienne A. Harris said , “When I came into DFS three years ago I wanted to ensure that New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Win at SEC
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as Trustee of New York State Common Retirement Fund, and the Church of … https://web.osc.state.ny.us/pension/Exxon_Mobil_Corporation_New_York_State_Common_Retirement_Fund.pdf Previous press … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli as Trustee of New York State Common Retirement Fund and the Church of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-win-secThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… May 2021 PDF Version Message from the Comptroller The era of COVID-19 has brought enormous suffering and persistent … Adding to both the financial and psychological pain of the pandemic is a dramatic increase in identity theft during the past year. More than 67,000 complaints of identity theft were reported in New York State during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theft