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Opinion 90-55
… discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Disability Benefits (termination of police department) … firefighter under section 207-a vest at the moment of disability and may not thereafter be divested by other than … municipalities to apply for an accidental disability retirement, a retirement for disability incurred in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55Opinion 91-13*
… option to purchase is such that its exercise by the town effectively would have been compelled. [Footnote omitted] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-13Opinion 94-17
… implementing this enforcement process, as follows: In any year in which such unpaid fees and penalties will be included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Opinion 88-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … Services (town board member employed by engineering firm) -- Interest in Contract (town board member employed by … arising after execution of contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3)(c), 802(1)(b): A town board member acquires an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-44DiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of Norwood, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing $73,725 … the funds between 2018 and 2022 by writing village checks to herself. Her theft was initially uncovered by the village … Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageDiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… an analysis of the MTA’s financial plan released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The MTA plans … needed to finish the East Side Access project and to begin new expansion projects, such as the next phase of the Second … and ridership on Metro-North Railroad is on track to set a new record in 2013. Ridership on the Long Island Rail Road is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1990.3
… earned during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 12/01/2021 and at or before 10:59 pm on 12/31/2022. For any shift that begins at or after 11:00 pm on 12/31/2022, the overtime rate shall revert to the rate in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19903-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1987.3
… earned during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 11/03/2021 and at or before 10:59 pm on 12/31/2022. For any shift that begins at or after 11:00 pm on 12/31/2022, the overtime rate shall revert to the rate in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19873-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOpinion 88-79
… income earned by the village from the disposition of grant funds, including the repayment of principal and interest of … is deemed "miscellaneous revenue" which must be used for community or economic development activities eligible for … including villages, to apply for, accept and expend funds made available by the Federal government, pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79Opinion 89-1
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (authority to convert employee's … contract between the town and its highway department employees which, among other things, provides for the employees to receive a certain number of sick, vacation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1Opinion 90-33
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- … Deputy (power to appoint officers and employees) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(c), (h): In the absence of the village mayor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33DiNapoli Releases April Cash Report
… DiNapoli has created several tools to allow the public to better track government spending, contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-releases-april-cash-reportDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… grandmother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced today. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsPublic Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Reported Crimes Rose in 2022 According to data published by the State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), … and Aggravated Assault rose. Despite the increase in 2022, total Index Crimes are 3.2 percent lower than they were in … City correctional facilities. Over the last 10 years, the total incarcerated population declined by 33,870 (42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)'s New York City Transit is taking too long to correct … compromise subway safety which had not been identified by station supervisors during their inspections," said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… information, in a complete and accurate manner, so it can effectively monitor authority operations. Additionally, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityDiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… The COVID-19 pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City, driving housing costs higher for many, according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2021
… Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the three State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2021 . About … to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department is responsible for tracking the expenses of administering the Acts and … ascertain the expenses incurred in administering the Acts for the three State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2021. On …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleXIV.14.E Recording General Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… or amortized over the indicated estimated useful lives: Land no depreciation Land Improvements 12-30 years Land Preparation-Roads no depreciation Land …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14e-recording-general-capital-assetsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Teachers' Contract Agreement
… UFT reaching an agreement for a long overdue contract for teachers is a most welcome change in how city government and … UFT reaching an agreement for a long overdue contract for teachers is a most welcome change in how city government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-teachers-contract-agreement